Zelenskiy warns Ukraine to brace for more Russian attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that Russia would surely launch new missile attacks on his country, and warned defence forces and citizens to be prepared to withstand a new week of strain on the power grid.
French regulator approves state bid to renationalise power giant
France's financial markets regulator on Tuesday approved the state's plan to fully control heavily indebted national power utility EDF that is to spearhead efforts to relaunch the French nuclear industry.
Italy's draft budget centres on energy aid
Italy's new far-right government unveiled its 2023 draft budget on Tuesday, with most of the nearly 35 billion euros in spending going on the energy crisis rather than flashy electoral promises.
How Lucrative Will The New ParaDAO By Paradox Metaverse Actually Be?
Over the past years the crypto coin market has gone through many phases.
Sterling, Big Oil and homebuilders: The winners and losers from upcoming UK budget
The moment of truth is almost here for Britain's new prime minister Rishi Sunak and finance minister Jeremy Hunt.
European stock investors on alert for heightened balance sheet stress
Stock pickers have a message for company finance bosses and it's getting louder: bolster your balance sheets before the downturn strikes.
Energy crisis chips away at Europe's industrial might
Europe needs its industrial companies to save energy amid soaring costs and shrinking supplies, and they are delivering - demand for natural gas and electricity both fell in the past quarter.
Man attacks UK migrant processing centre, kills himself - Reuters photographer
A man threw petrol bombs attached to fireworks at a centre for processing migrants in the southern English port of Dover on Sunday and then killed himself, a Reuters photographer said.
'League of Legends' patch 12.18 : Here are the buffed, nerfed champions in latest update
Riot Games has nerfed some of the stronger champions while buffing some to level the playing field. in the latest "League of Legends" update.
Europe burns cash to help businesses in deepening energy crisis
Germany nationalised gas importer Uniper on Wednesday and Britain capped wholesale electricity and gas prices for businesses, as Europe splurged cash to keep the lights and heaters on this winter amid an escalating war in Ukraine.
Germany Nationalises Gas Group Uniper In Scramble To Secure Supply
Germany confirmed the nationalisation of struggling gas importer Uniper at a cost of 8 billion euros ($7.9 billion) on Wednesday as it scrambles to secure power for Europe's largest economy after Russia cut back supplies.
Analysis-Europe energy crisis may deepen with looming liquidity crunch
Europe's problems in sourcing oil and gas this winter after a dispute with Russia may be exacerbated by a new crisis in the market where prices are already red-hot: a liquidity crunch that could send them spiralling higher still.
Indonesia Parliament Passes Long-awaited Data Protection Bill
Indonesia's parliament passed into law on Tuesday a personal data protection bill that includes corporate fines and up to six years imprisonment for those found to have mishandled data in the world's fourth most populous country.
Pacific Islands A Key U.S. Military Buffer To China's Ambitions - Report
China sees the Pacific islands as an area of significant strategic interest and the United States should strengthen its commitment to north Pacific island states, now in talks to renew a defence compact, to maintain a vital military buffer, a report released Tuesday by a U.S.
Europe races to prepare for energy crunch this winter
European governments outlined new measures on Monday to cope with potential energy shortages this winter and raced to improve energy networks to share power, with Russian gas flows still running at severely reduced rates amid the Ukraine war.
Germany takes control of Russian-owned refinery amid energy crisis
The German subsidiary of Russian oil giant Rosneft was placed under trusteeship on Friday, giving Germany's federal regulator control of the PCK refinery in Schwedt, a key source of fuel for the city of Berlin.
EU seeks $140 billion to cope with energy crisis as utilities teeter
The European Union's executive outlined plans on Wednesday for raising more than 140 billion euros ($140 billion) to cope with an energy crisis that has increased the prospect of winter fuel rationing, corporate insolvencies and economic recession.
Uniper says German government could take majority stake in company
Germany's Uniper said on Wednesday the government could take a controlling stake in the company as the utility seeks further aid, sending its shares tumbling 20%.
GM unveils electric SUV aimed at middle class
The gasoline version of the Equinox was GM's second most popular vehicle in 2021 after the Chevrolet Silverado, a pickup truck.
Water Recedes In Parts Of India's Bengaluru, Residents Venture Out
Flood waters receded on Wednesday in India's technology hub of Bengaluru, allowing normal life to resume in parts of the city after two days of incessant rain brought chaos and killed at least one person.
More European energy firms get state aid as prices soar
Finland and Switzerland offered financial backing to utility companies on Tuesday, the latest energy firms in Europe to receive state support as gas prices have spiked since Russia invaded Ukraine.
UK shoppers, feeling the inflation hit, cut back on non-essentials
British shoppers are cutting back on purchases of clothes and other non-essential items as they try to cover their sky-rocketing utility bills and higher food prices, surveys showed on Tuesday.
EU races to help industry as Russian gas halt rattles markets
Europe's gas prices surged, its share prices slid and the euro sank on Monday after Russia stopped pumping gas via a major supply route.
Factbox-Europe's efforts to shield households from soaring energy costs
Europe faces massive increases in energy bills driven by rocketing gas prices as the Ukraine conflict and European sanctions on Russia heighten concerns over gas supplies.
Britain's Truss expected to be named Conservative leader, new PM
Liz Truss is expected to be named leader of the governing Conservative Party and Britain's next prime minister on Monday, poised to take power at a time when the country faces a cost of living crisis, industrial unrest and a recession.
France accuses Russia of using gas supply as 'weapon of war'
France on Tuesday accused Moscow of using energy supplies as "a weapon of war" as Russian gas giant Gazprom reduced deliveries to one of its main utilities and prepared to halt flows along the major pipeline to Germany from Wednesday.
Analysis: As Drought Risks Rise, Investors Eye Thirsty Companies, Solutions
As droughts worsen across the world, investors are turning up the heat on companies wasting water and trying to pick winners from a sparse crowd of specialist listed companies looking to address the problem.
Toyota doubles down on its hybrid bet in India
Toyota is rebooting its strategy for India, doubling down on a bet that emerging markets will learn to love its hybrids, as long as the price is right.
Australia To Target Vehicle Emissions To Boost Electric Car Supply
Australia's government said on Friday it plans to introduce new regulations targeting vehicle carbon emissions to boost the uptake of electric cars, as it looks to catch up with other developed economies.
Pummelled by gas crisis, Germany's Uniper posts $12.5 billion net loss
German utility Uniper reported a net loss of 12.3 billion euros ($12.5 billion) for the first half and warned it would take until 2024 before it could return to profit.