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Nationwide blackout hits Cuba again after total collapse of national power grid

Cuba has experienced another nationwide power outage after the country's electricity grid suffered a total system collapse, leaving millions of residents without electricity, including in the capital, Havana. State-owned utility Unión Eléctrica (UNE) reported that the national electricity......

Cuba power outage leaves five provinces without electricity amid deepening energy crisis

A major disruption to Cuba's electricity network left five of the country's 15 provinces without power on Saturday evening, including the capital, Havana, highlighting the fragile state of the island's energy infrastructure as authorities continue to grapple with persistent fuel shortages. Cuba's......

Japan’s population falls below 120 million for the first time in 42 years

Japan’s population has fallen below 120 million for the first time in more than four decades, according to official government figures released on Wednesday, highlighting the country’s deepening demographic crisis driven by a persistent decline in births and a rapidly aging society. The......

Russia faces ongoing fuel shortages as Siberian regions struggle with supply disruptions

Several regions in Russia continue to face fuel supply difficulties, with the situation particularly challenging in parts of Siberia, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, as authorities work to stabilize the domestic energy market. Russian news agencies cited Novak as saying on Saturday......

Guadeloupe faces double water crisis as drought and pollution disrupt daily life

Guadeloupe is facing a severe water crisis this summer, with residents experiencing repeated drinking water cuts while authorities also restrict access to some bathing areas due to pollution risks linked to sanitation problems. The French Caribbean territory is dealing with a combination of persistent......

Europe faces worsening weather extremes as wildfires, heat and storms spread

Europe is facing another wave of extreme weather events as intense heat, severe drought conditions and unpredictable storms continue to affect several countries. From devastating wildfires in Spain and France to warnings of powerful hailstorms in the Balkans, authorities are struggling to respond to......

Cuba restores national power grid after third nationwide blackout in less than 10 days

Cuba has restored its national electricity grid after experiencing its third complete nationwide blackout in less than 10 days, highlighting the persistent challenges facing the island's fragile energy infrastructure. The latest outage left millions of residents without electricity after a disruption......

Uniqlo France faces nationwide strike call as Union cites worsening working conditions

The French retail operations of Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo are set to face significant disruption this Saturday after the CFDT union called on employees across the country to take part in a coordinated strike. The action reflects growing tensions over workplace conditions and highlights broader......

Nayara Energy gasoline reaches Russia as fuel supply pressures intensify

Gasoline refined by India's Nayara Energy has been supplied to Russia through international trading firms, according to sources familiar with the transactions, highlighting a new development in energy trade as Moscow works to address fuel supply disruptions linked to damage to its energy infrastructure. The......