Cuba to introduce plan to address fuel shortage amid US blockade
The shortage has led to blackouts across the Caribbean nation.
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Three dead, dozens injured in Mexico City gas tanker explosion
An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the explosion that wounded at least 70 people.
Russia, China ink deal to build new gas pipeline as they deepen energy ties
Moscow and Beijing agree to advance a major gas link via Mongolia, deepening their energy ties.
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Trump nixes $679m in funding for offshore wind farms amid fossil fuel push
The cancellation is Trump’s latest move against renewable energy, which the US president has dismissed a ‘scam’.
Hungary, Slovakia fear oil cuts after Ukrainian attack on Russian pipeline
Officials warn Ukraine’s strike on Unecha oil pumping station risks halting supplies for at least five days.
Angola is oil rich. So why a fuel price hike that led to deadly protests?
Critics say most people in Africa’s third-largest oil-producing nation have not seen benefits from that natural wealth.
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Renewable energy hits global tipping point for even lower costs, UN says
UN chief Antonio Guterres says ‘the fossil fuel age is flailing and failing’ as renewable energy becomes cheaper.
European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths in 10 days, study finds
Researchers find human-caused climate change raised temperatures by up to 4C, with 1,500 deaths linked directly to it.
Southern Europe roasts as first heatwave of the summer scorches continent
Southern Europe struggles with soaring heat as temperatures hit 40C, sparking fears of wildfires and health risks.
UK police arrest man over oil tanker and cargo ship collision in North Sea
One sailor presumed dead after crash, unidentified man detained on suspicion of ‘manslaughter’.
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Could Canada really stop oil flow to the US in response to Trump tariffs?
Canada, which sends nearly all its crude oil to the US, has little leverage as the US buys most of Ottawa’s products.
