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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

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

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

World - Yahoo News - November 2

Cuba works to restore power after hurricane blackout

Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in just weeks.

Watch: Strictly's 'spectacular' blackout dance moment

Blind comedian Chris McCausland and his dance partner performed part of the routine with the lights off.

Strictly's Chris McCausland praised for 'poignant' blackout dance

Judges say the comedian's performance with dance partner Dianne Buswell was "absolutely spectacular".

'Massive' Russian attack causes Ukraine blackouts

At least 10 people were killed and blackouts will be imposed throughout Ukraine on Monday.

‘No one is coming to save them’: blackouts hide horrors of siege of north Gaza

Journalists unable to report and rescue workers unable to save victims of Israeli offensive hindering all movement and communication. Middle East crisis live: latest updates When internet ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Hurricane Rafael intensifies to category 3 as battered Cuba braces for new storm

More than 70,000 people reportedly evacuated and military mobilised with hurricane close to making landfall. Hurricane Rafael has intensified into a category 3 hurricane as it nears the coast of ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout as Hurricane Rafael makes landfall

Island’s national power company says strong winds from category 3 hurricane caused disconnection. Cuba’s national power grid has suffered a country-wide blackout as Hurricane Rafael made landfall ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Hurricane Rafael knocks out power in Cuba, weeks after nationwide blackout

Cuba was without power nationwide for the second time in just weeks, as Hurricane Rafael made landfall on Wednesday afternoon.

Nigeria's major cities suffer blackouts as the power grid collapses yet again

World - Yahoo News - November 7

Nigeria's major cities suffer blackouts as the power grid collapses yet again

Nigeria’s major cities including Abuja, Lagos and Kano have suffered blackouts as the country’s electricity grid has collapsed in the tenth such outage to hit the power system this year

World - ABC News - November 7

Weather Tracker: Hurricane Rafael triggers nationwide blackout in Cuba

Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua also reeling after fifth major hurricane of season causes landslides and flooding. Hurricane Rafael became the 17th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Iran enforces rolling power blackouts as fuel shortages bite

Under-investment in the grid, natural gas shortages and ban on dirty fuel lead to energy supply crunch

Business - Financial Times - November 10

6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has shaken eastern Cuba after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling

6.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts

HAVANA — A 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook eastern Cuba on Sunday, after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling.

Cuban authorities make arrests after protests broke out over blackouts

Cuban authorities say they have arrested a number of people for disorderly behavior after protests over blackouts that stretched on for days broke out in recent weeks

World - ABC News - November 10

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

6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has shaken eastern Cuba after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling.

World - CBS News - November 10

Blackouts, explosions, deaths: why the Caribbean is waking up to the increased threat of lightning

A recent strike narrowly missed slave trade archives in Barbados, and experts warn more and worse is to come as global heating intensifies storms. When the Barbados National Archives , home to one ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Cuba's nationwide blackouts, shortages draw help from tourists and American relatives

Those planning to travel to Cuba have been asking questions on social media as visitors and relatives of those on the island have been sending much-needed supplies.

Homebase collapses into administration with 2,000 jobs at risk

Homebase enters administration, but The Range buys up to 70 stores and the brand.

Cyberattack risk during the holiday season

The holidays are often called the season of giving, but for cybercriminals, it's the season of hacking. This year, corporate giants have suffered paralyzing cyberattacks, and a new study found that ...

Mexican fuel flows to Cuba as the island faces blackouts and the loss of Russian and Venezuelan oil

Mexico has sent nearly half a million barrels of crude oil and diesel in just a span of days, oil shipment data shows

World - ABC News - October 31

'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.

German Government at Risk of Collapse After Rift on Economy

A breakup of the divided and unpopular coalition well before elections set for next September could leave the country directionless at a critical time for Europe.

World - The New York Times - November 2

With Novo Nordisk success, is there a "Nokia risk" for Denmark?

Correspondent Jon Wertheim revisits 60 Minutes' coverage of former mobile giant Nokia and discusses potential risks for the Danish economy.

Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows

The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisis

World - Financial Times - November 8

Northern Gaza at imminent risk of famine, WHO says

Northern Gaza is at risk of imminent famine, the World Health Organization said on Saturday, as Israel continues its bombardment across Gaza amid threats by the Biden administration to limit ...

With facial fillers on the rise, expert weighs in on the risks

Last year, more than 5 million people received filler injections, an 8% increase from the previous year. Dermatologist Dr. Jeanine Downie joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the potential risks ...

Key Atlantic current at risk of collapse: Research

Scientists warned for the first time in a new report that melting ice sheets might be slowing key ocean currents at both poles, leading to "potentially dire consequences" for a greater sea-level ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Post Office could close 115 branches with jobs at risk

Hundreds of head office workers are facing cuts and loss-making branches are under threat of closure.

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Watch: Strictly's 'spectacular' blackout dance moment

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'Massive' Russian attack causes Ukraine blackouts

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Hurricane Rafael intensifies to category 3 as battered Cuba braces for new storm

Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout as Hurricane Rafael makes landfall

Hurricane Rafael knocks out power in Cuba, weeks after nationwide blackout

Nigeria's major cities suffer blackouts as the power grid collapses yet again

Nigeria's major cities suffer blackouts as the power grid collapses yet again

Weather Tracker: Hurricane Rafael triggers nationwide blackout in Cuba

Iran enforces rolling power blackouts as fuel shortages bite

6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts

6.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts

Cuban authorities make arrests after protests broke out over blackouts

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

6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts

Blackouts, explosions, deaths: why the Caribbean is waking up to the increased threat of lightning

Cuba's nationwide blackouts, shortages draw help from tourists and American relatives

Homebase collapses into administration with 2,000 jobs at risk

Cyberattack risk during the holiday season

Mexican fuel flows to Cuba as the island faces blackouts and the loss of Russian and Venezuelan oil

'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

German Government at Risk of Collapse After Rift on Economy

With Novo Nordisk success, is there a "Nokia risk" for Denmark?

Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows

Northern Gaza at imminent risk of famine, WHO says

With facial fillers on the rise, expert weighs in on the risks

Key Atlantic current at risk of collapse: Research

Post Office could close 115 branches with jobs at risk

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