Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid

Power was restored to over 800,000 residents in Kyiv on Saturday a day after major attacks by Russia on the Ukrainian power grid caused blackouts across much of the country. Ukraine’s largest private energy company, DTEK, said Saturday that “the...

Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes on energy grid

Power has been restored to more than 800,000 residents in Kyiv a day after major attacks by Russia on the Ukrainian power grid caused blackouts across much of the country. Ukraine’s largest private energy company DTEK said on Saturday that “the...

Major energy firm offering UK households free electric blankets this winter

Octopus Energy is offering its customers free electric blankets (Image: Amazon) Octopus Energy is offering its customers free electric blankets as the UK transitions into the colder months of autumn and winter. Some of its seven million customers...

Russian attacks kill 5, injure 17 in Ukraine over past day, hit energy grid

Editor's note: The story was updated with the latest casualty figures in Chernihiv Oblast. Russian attacks across Ukrainian regions killed at least five people and injured at least 17, including a child, over the past day, regional authorities...

June World And Non-OPEC Oil Production Rise

The World’s June oil production increased by 895 kb/d to 84,184 kb/d. For December 2026, production is projected to be 85,538 b/d, an upward revision of 853 kb/d from last month. World oil production W/O the US from July 2025 to December 2026 is...

Revealed: London borough named graffiti capital of Britain as five of ten worst-hit areas in capital

A London borough has been named as the graffiti capital of Britain, beating the likes of Bristol and Manchester. Residents in Camden filed more than 14,000 graffiti reports in the last three years, according to figures obtained under Freedom of...

Raum proud after first Germany goal: "It's the reward for hard work"

In what was his 31st cap, David Raum finally broke his international duck. The 27-year-old opened the scoring after just twelve minutes with a superb direct free-kick, curling the ball into the net to put Germany ahead in their World Cup...

“This Could Change the Internet Forever”: This Underwater Data Center Off Shanghai Promises Huge Energy Savings (but Could Threaten the Ocean Itself)

IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 A Chinese company is launching an underwater data center off Shanghai’s coast to tackle energy consumption issues. ⚡ The project aims to achieve a 90% reduction in cooling energy by using ocean currents. 🌍 Ecological concerns arise...

From galleons to green trade: Why the future of Philippines and Europe is tied

October 11, 2025 | 4:12pm The 21st century differs from the centuries that came before it in one essential respect: the emerging world order is now shaped by shared, long-term expectations and the inescapable logic of interdependence. No nation...

Africa no longer waits for aid, it’s building the future with Europe and China

EQUATORIAL Guinean economist, author, and entrepreneur Oscar Nchaso has been appointed Ambassador for Africa and China by the Madrid Capital FinTech Cluster (MAD FinTech). The role marks a strategic expansion of MAD FinTech’s global outreach and...

How the remarkable journey of the Adma Enterprise saw Abu Dhabi strike oil

Over the years, Abu Dhabi has been the place for many engineering marvels, from the Sheikh Zayed Bridge to the museums of Saadiyat Island and the leaning tower of the Capital Gate skyscraper. But none could have attracted as much astonishment and...

Power restored to Kyiv homes after Russian bombardment on Ukraine’s energy grid

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Ed Sheeran reveals he always has 'oil rig' full of unexpected snack in his studio

Alice Sjoberg Social News Reporter 10:26, 11 Oct 2025 Ed Sheeran has revealed the must-have snack he keeps in his music studio (file)(Image: Billboard via Getty Images) Ed Sheeran has revealed what unexpected snack he always keeps in his personal...

Meet the 'stew queens' of northern Spain

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). “This is food for the soul, not the body” says Pili Ramos, owner of Los Pomares, a neighbourhood restaurant and cider house in the coastal city of Gijón. We’re sitting among crowded...

David Raum revels in victory, first goal for Germany in win over Luxembourg

RB Leipzig left-back David Raum is known for his offensive prowess and put it all on display Friday during a 4-0 win over Luxembourg.Raum had the game’s opening goal on a free-kick and also played a big role on the backline for the German national...

Budapest, Hungary selected to host the 2028 European Geothermal Congress

Announcement of Budapest, Hungary as the host city of the 2028 European Geothermal Congress (source: ThinkGeoEnergy) Budapest, Hungary has been selected as the host city for the next European Geothermal Congress which will take place on 2028. At...

Why the Springboks should maintain their attacking style in Europe . . . come rain or shine

For many years, the Springboks were known for one thing: power. They won games with strong scrums, big tackles, and a solid kicking game. It worked well and could still do the trick when they needed to win ugly — but things have changed, and for...

Ukraine Proposes Major Defense Deal with US Amid Energy Recovery Efforts

Politico reports. Ukraine plans to offer the United States a defense agreement that would primarily involve cooperation on Patriot air defense, HIMARS launchers, and ATACMS tactical missiles; at the same time, energy officials reported power...

I Thought Moving My Kids To Germany Would Be Good For Us. I Didn't Expect It To Feel Like This

The morning before my oldest child’s first day of school in Berlin, I found myself wrestling with a roll of gold construction paper, a glue stick, and a creeping sense of panic. I was trying to assemble a Schultüte – a giant paper cone...

‘Psychological torture’ inflicted on oil tanker crew after vessel seized in West Africa

Seafarers detained for nearly 10 months after their oil tanker was seized by the navy of Equatorial Guinea were victims of “psychological torture” with lifelong implications for their health, a maritime court has heard. A report by an experienced...