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Rwanda’s army team removed from BAL after US sanctions, NBA says
The NBA removed Rwanda’s military-backed basketball team from its African league following US sanctions imposed on the country in March over its alleged involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo conflict.
Sharp objects found in Halloween sweets in Germany, Austria and Hungary
Sharp metal objects including needles, nails, and screws have been discovered in Halloween sweets across Germany, Austria, and Hungary, prompting police warnings and investigations.
UK air traffic control chaos disrupts flights for hundreds of thousands of passengers
A technical failure at UK air traffic control provider Nats disrupted hundreds of thousands of passenger journeys on Tuesday, causing over 1,000 flight cancellations and widespread delays across major airports.
Ryanair will dispute passenger’s claim he was sucked out of window
Ryanair disputes a passenger’s claim that part of his body was sucked out a window during a flight from Greece to Germany in July. The airline’s CEO said the man was pulled toward the window but denies any part of him exited the aircraft.
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Europe’s heatwave drives electricity prices to new highs as demand soars
A heatwave across Europe has driven electricity prices to multi-year highs as soaring demand for cooling coincides with reduced renewable generation and multiple power plant outages.
Exploit last North Sea oil and gas or risk mass job losses, Andy Burnham urged
The British Chambers of Commerce director urged Andy Burnham to permit extraction at North Sea oil and gas fields to prevent significant job losses in Scotland and the northeast during the energy transition.
‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row
Great Britain’s state-owned grid operator faced allegations that senior management pressured staff to downplay power system strain during June heatwaves, prompting an independent investigation.
DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
KKR and Energy Capital Partners have agreed to acquire FTSE 100 energy firm DCC for £5.75bn, despite opposition from founder Jim Flavin and major shareholders who view the offer as undervalued.
Hawaiian Electric Seeks to Expand Renewables, Energy Storage on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, and Maui
Hawaiian Electric submitted a major renewable energy and storage solicitation for Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, and Maui to modernize its generation fleet and reduce oil dependence.
EU Risks Losing Ground to China in Race to Produce Green Shipping Fuels
Europe has 69 e-fuel projects for shipping but only six are operational, while China’s three plants produce ten times more output, raising concerns about competitive disadvantage.
As Jet Fuel Supplies Tighten, Can Other Fuels Meet Demand?
Researchers evaluate five emerging aviation fuels to address tightening jet fuel supplies and growing demand, with sustainable alternatives potentially providing domestic sources to reduce supply chain vulnerability.
Record U.S. Refinery Runs Fail to Ease Global Fuel Crunch
U.S. refineries are operating at record capacity and exporting fuel at high levels, yet global fuel shortages persist due to supply disruptions in the Middle East, reduced European refinery capacity, and export restrictions elsewhere.
US Govt. Supports New Green Hydrogen Project In Morocco
The US government awarded a $5.7 million grant to support a green hydrogen project in Morocco that will produce ammonia using renewable energy and electrolyzer technology developed by Massachusetts-based Electric Hydrogen.
How green is Andy Burnham? Britain’s next PM faces tough climate decisions
Andy Burnham, Britain’s new prime minister, faces pressure to clarify his climate stance as the UK experiences severe heatwaves and mounting environmental challenges this year.
Q&A: What the EU’s carbon market review means for climate action
The European Commission proposed reforms to the EU’s carbon market that would slow emissions cuts from 2031 onward, extending free allowances to companies and allowing additional emissions from covered sectors.
Slowdown in Arctic ice melt ends after largest winter decline on record
Arctic sea ice decline has resumed after a temporary slowdown, with a record 5.8% wintertime reduction between 2024 and 2025, researchers report.