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Why North Korea’s ‘elite’ hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack
Two blockchain analytics firms identified a North Korean state-backed hacking group as likely responsible for a $6.3bn Binance cryptocurrency exchange theft, marking the latest suspected cybercrime attributed to the nation.
Syria considering entry into Mecca defence pact, says foreign minister
Syria’s foreign minister says the country is evaluating entry into a mutual defence pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan in August.
Australian MP Helen Haines’ condition improves after alleged car attack
Australian independent MP Helen Haines, 65, improved to serious but stable condition after losing both legs in an alleged deliberate car attack outside her office five days ago. A suspect has been arrested and charged.
Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels
Water supplies have reached crisis levels in Yemen’s third-largest city of Taiz as Iran-backed Houthi rebels intensify their siege, leaving over 1 million residents rationing scarce drinking water amid fuel and food shortages.
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Move Local Energy Goals Forward: Apply to the Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project
The DOE’s Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project is accepting applications through November 18, 2026, for coastal, remote, and island communities seeking to improve energy affordability and reliability.
Hormuz Attacks Push Oil Toward $100 Despite US Crude Build
Crude oil prices are climbing toward $100 per barrel amid stalled US-Iran negotiations and escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, despite a substantial build in US inventories.
US Oil Drillers Add Even More Rigs As Oil Prices Stay Higher
US oil drilling rig counts increased this week to 593 total rigs, with crude production averaging 13.805 million barrels per day as oil prices rose.
Somali Piracy Surges Amid Hormuz Blockade
Somali pirates are intensifying attacks on commercial vessels rerouted around Africa due to Strait of Hormuz closure, with three major hijackings between April and July 2026 marking the largest pirate activity in years.
More Renewables Lead To Lower Demand For Methane In Europe
Wind and solar generation in Europe now exceeds electricity from methane-fired power plants, marking a potential structural shift as renewable capacity has surged to nearly 750 gigawatts compared to 400 gigawatts for gas.
Thousands of Comments Shared with Governor Katie Hobbs Passionately Oppose Desert Southwest Gas Pipeline
Environmental groups delivered approximately 2,000 comments opposing the Desert Southwest Pipeline to Governor Katie Hobbs’s office, citing concerns about water resources and climate impacts from methane gas infrastructure.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
A debate has emerged over whether the UK should prioritize cheaper electricity or cleaner power generation to meet net-zero targets, with rising energy costs making the transition to electric vehicles and heat pumps financially challenging for households.
In a first, Utah got more power from solar than any other source
Utah’s solar generation exceeded all other electricity sources for the first time in May 2026, accounting for nearly a third of the state’s power and marking a significant shift from its historical dependence on coal.
Why Britain is breathing the world’s wildfire smoke
Wildfires across Europe and the wider northern hemisphere contribute approximately 10% of the UK’s particle pollution, with smoke traveling thousands of miles and potentially affecting air quality for months.
Trump is blocking billions of dollars of grants that would fix the grid
The Trump administration has terminated or stalled billions of dollars in federal Department of Energy grants for grid improvement projects across the country, affecting utilities and communities nationwide.
Floods can leave communities facing higher overdose deaths for years
Research shows severe flooding can lead to elevated overdose death rates in economically stressed Appalachian communities for at least a decade afterward, disrupting addiction treatment services and increasing trauma.
A new type of levee is taking root in Northern California
Palo Alto is testing a new type of flood defense called a horizontal levee, which uses native plants and natural slopes instead of traditional steep barriers to protect against coastal flooding.