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Ukraine's Battle to Keep the Lights On Amid a Relentless Energy War

Amid the rubble of twisted metal and congealed oil in a damaged thermal power station, patches of snow stand out as a chilling reminder of the challenges Ukraine faces. As winter arrives once more, the scene inside the turbine hall reveals the herculean efforts of engineers racing to repair damage caused......

Russia's Latest Strike on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure Raises Concerns Amid Winter

Russia has launched a significant missile and drone assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, heightening fears that the Kremlin intends to cripple the country's power capacity before the harsh winter months. Ukrainian officials reported that attacks targeted energy facilities across the country,......

Severe Winds Leave Thousands in British Columbia Without Power Amid Storm Warnings

Coastal regions of British Columbia, along with parts of the Central Interior, faced significant disruptions on Monday as powerful winds wreaked havoc, leaving approximately 100,000 customers without electricity. The outages are expected to persist overnight, particularly affecting areas on southern......

Taiwan Faces Major Disruptions as Typhoon Kong-rey Strikes

Taipei, Taiwan,Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall on Taiwan's east coast on Thursday, marking the largest storm to impact the island in nearly three decades. The typhoon has prompted significant disruptions, including the closure of financial markets, the cancellation of hundreds of flights, and reduced......

Hurricane Oscar Strikes Cuba Amid Widespread Power Outages

Hurricane Oscar has made landfall on Cuba's eastern shores, bringing with it winds of nearly 80 mph (130 km/h) and compounding the challenges faced by a nation already grappling with a near-total power outage. The storm made landfall near Baracoa at 5:50 PM local time, coinciding with the third day......

Deadly Russian Assault Hits Multiple Ukrainian Cities, Causing Widespread Damage

A devastating Russian assault across Ukraine on Monday morning resulted in the deaths of at least three people and inflicted severe damage on the nation's power and water infrastructure. Explosions were reported in several cities, including Kyiv, as over half of Ukraine's regions were targeted.......

Sweltering Heatwave Triggers Massive Power Outages in the Balkans

In a dramatic turn of events, a severe heatwave sweeping across the Balkans has pushed the region's power grid to its limits, resulting in widespread electricity outages on Friday. As temperatures soared to unprecedented levels, utility companies struggled to meet the surging demand, leaving vast......

Major Storm: Tornadoes and Snowstorms Hit the United States

An intense storm is expected to bring rain and snow to some parts of the Northeast early Thursday after wreaking havoc in the South and Ohio Valley with severe weather that spawned tornadoes and damaging winds. According to a database maintained by USA TODAY, over 361,000 households across West Virginia,......

Winter Storm Unleashes Chaos and Tragedy Across the United States

A relentless winter storm is wreaking havoc across the United States, unleashing heavy rain, snow, and freezing temperatures that have claimed the lives of at least five people and left hundreds of thousands without power. Originating from an arctic cold front surging south from Canada, the National......

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