Blackout risk warning as scorching temperatures forecast for parts of NSW

Power supplies will become tight in New South Wales and Queensland this week, with parts of western Sydney tipped to approach 40C. Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest updates Get ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Halloween forecasts predict record temperatures in parts of the U.S.

East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New ...

Forecasters scare up record-high temperatures for Halloween in the Northeast

As record-breaking high temperatures were expected Wednesday, snow blanketed the mountaintops of Hawaii and residents of the Great Plains were bracing for tornadoes.

Ukraine Is Scavenging for Power-Plant Parts as Mass Blackouts Loom

Ukraine is scrambling to repair electricity production crippled by a Russian bombing campaign, seeking parts abroad and at a front-line power plant.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

Disruptive snow to hit UK as weather warnings issued

Snow and ice warnings have been issued and disruption is possible as the weather turns colder across the UK.

Cop29 live: solidarity levy on cryptocurrency could raise billions for climate action, says report

Charging $0.045 per kWh for energy used in intensive bitcoin mining could produce $5bn for the climate crisis, says Global Solidarity Levies taskforce. Josh Gabbatiss, from Carbon Brief has ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

UBS smashes forecasts with bumper profit, warns of volatility around U.S. elections

The Swiss bank’s profits were boosted by the ongoing integration of wealth management accounts previously run by its main rival Credit Suisse

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Mexico ups deficit forecast as economists warn of slowing growth

Budget sets out sharp cuts to public spending as new government seeks to restore fiscal credibility

World - Financial Times - November 16

Heatwave forecast for south-eastern Australia triggers energy supply and fire danger warnings

Coming hot weather prompts Australian Energy Market Operator to predict shortfall in electricity supplies for NSW and Queensland. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Paris drivers warned of fines as city begins limiting traffic in parts of centre

Three-month ‘educational phase’ begins for scheme it is hoped will reduce through-traffic and improve air quality. Paris authorities have begun limiting traffic in a large zone of the city centre, ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Invest in UK nurses or risk more strikes, union boss warns ministers

RCN head urges the government to use the Budget to boost spending on the NHS

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Investors warn of lasting ‘risk premium’ in gilts following UK Budget

Traders play down parallels with 2022 market crisis but say rise in borrowing costs will linger

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Israeli bombing puts ancient ruins at risk, archaeologists warn

Roman ruins in Lebanon lie just a short distance from sites that have been hit by Israeli air strikes.

ECB warns low growth and high debt risk Eurozone crisis

Central bank report sounds alarm on potential concerns over ‘sovereign debt sustainability’

Business - Financial Times - November 20

EU’s top central bankers warn economy at risk from political paralysis

ECB president and governors of Bundesbank and Banque de France issue warnings over lack of reform

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Banks warn UK Treasury of risk of sector turmoil after car finance ruling

Lenders meet government officials and regulators over fallout from court judgment on ‘secret’ auto loan commissions

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Murphy warns Connecticut abortion law could be at risk while GOP opponent says he's fearmongering

The right to abortion has been codified in Connecticut law since 1990, but U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy is warning how women in the state could still be at risk if Republicans impose a national ban

Health - ABC News - October 30

Middle East crisis live: everyone in northern Gaza at ‘imminent risk’ of death, warns Unicef chief

Catherine Russell’s comments come amid reports of further airstrikes on Jabalia and Beit Lahiya. There are mounting concerns over whether the Israeli government’s ultimate war aims in Gaza include ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Foreign buyers eye Japan's empty houses with millions available for cheap — but experts warn of risks

While many places in the world face a housing shortage, Japan is facing the opposite problem: An oversupply of homes on the market.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Capitol Police warn of post-election violence risk, Jan. 6 and inauguration threats

A Capitol Police intelligence assessment obtained by ABC News warns of a heightened threat to government officials and election-related sites.

Nissan to warn jobs at risk as UK EV targets push car industry to ‘crisis point’

Carmakers fear goals unreachable as consumer demand softens

Business - Financial Times - November 16

Officials warn fire risk remains high in Northeast as Jennings Creek wildfire comes under control

The Jennings Creek wildfire that's burned for 10 days along the New York-New Jersey border is now mostly contained, but conditions are still primed for fire in the Northeast. CBS News New York ...

European Central Banks warns of trade tension risks to euro zone financial stability

The Financial Stability Review also said weak growth was now a bigger threat to the 20-nation euro zone than high inflation.

Business - CNBC - November 20

European Central Bank warns that concentration in highly-valued U.S. tech stocks poses financial stability risk

High equity valuations and investors’ concentration in big U.S. tech stocks are among the main risks to financial stability, says the ECB

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

UK news coverage at risk of ‘fracturing irreparably’ within 10 years, peers warn

Lords communications committee calls on government to take steps to avert ‘two-tier’ media environment

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

US trade tariffs would pose risk to economic growth, top BoE official warns

Clare Lombardelli says frictions would dent productivity as she voices concerns over domestic inflation

Business - Financial Times - 16 hours ago

Alan Jones charged with 24 indecent assault and sexual touching offences against eight victims

Former Sydney radio host – who has previously denied all allegations against him – charged over incidents that allegedly occurred between 2001 and 2019. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Gazans Are Living Through a Yearlong Blackout

Israel cut off electricity in the first days of the war, leaving Palestinians to light the dark with cellphones and to cook over open flames.

World - The New York Times - November 9

NFL midseason awards: A pair of scorching QBs come out on top

Check out picks for the 2024 awards including MVP, top offensive and defensive players, top rookies and best coach.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

2024 Temperatures Are on Track for a Record High, Researchers Find

The new report also says that global warming has hit a threshold, at least temporarily, that countries had pledged to avoid.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Fresh weather warnings as UK hit by cold snap

Fresh warnings of snow and ice announced for parts of the UK going into Thursday and the weekend.

Living with Nigeria's blackouts - six weeks, no power

World - Yahoo News - November 2

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