Major Oil and Gas Leak in Niger Causes Serious Environmental Damage
Large amounts of oil and gas are leaking from a facility in Niger. The country's energy ministry describes the leak as an “exceptionally serious environmental accident.”
World
US Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls to 43-year low below 300 million barrels
Last week, the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell below 300 million barrels - the lowest level since January 1983.
Business
US signs nuclear power agreement with Saudi Arabia, drawing criticism over weapons risk
The United States has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia that aims to eventually establish a civilian nuclear power program in the country. Washington says the agreement includes several security measures - at the same time, it has been criticized by opposition politicians in the United States.
World
Helicopter crash at Saudi oil port kills 14, officials say
A helicopter has crashed at Saudi Arabia's largest oil port in the Persian Gulf. 14 people are reported to have died.
World
US Strategic Petroleum Reserve at lowest since 1983
The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell last week to its lowest level since 1983.
Business
Over 100 topless Turkish miners arrested after march to Ankara
Over a hundred striking Turkish coal miners have been arrested after a long march towards Ankara.
World
Deadly attacks in both Ukraine and Russia
Several high-rise buildings with civilian housing have been bombed in Russian attacks on Kiev in the middle of the night. Several deaths are reported. On the other side of the border, Russian authorities are alarmed by unusually large and deadly attacks.
Conflicts
Court halts extraction at new Norwegian oil fields
An appeals court in Norway has halted permits for oil extraction in three oil fields, saying the impact assessments are insufficient, in line with the concerns of climate activists.
WorldTop news
Trump: US to conduct nuclear weapons tests
The United States will “immediately” conduct nuclear weapons tests on par with China and Russia, President Donald Trump says. Russia points out that recent Russian weapons tests have not included nuclear weapons.
World politics
Ukraine Faces Major Power Outages After Russian Drone Attack
Russia has carried out a major drone and robot attack on Ukraine's energy supply during the night towards Friday. From the capital Kyiv and nine other regions, power outages are reported. 20 people are said to have been injured and a seven-year-old boy was killed.
Conflicts
Ericsson Drops Diversity Language from Annual Report After US Pressure
After President Donald Trump's declaration of war on "diversity and inclusion", Swedish Ericsson has removed all such formulations from its annual report, writes Dagens industri. But AB Volvo does not think that the new requirement collides with the company's goal of 35 percent of leaders being women.
Technology
New Power Outage Paralyzes Cuba
Millions of inhabitants in Cuba are without electricity since the country was again hit by a nationwide power outage.
World
Sources: Nuclear Weapons Experts Fired in the USA
The US Department of Energy is asking nuclear power specialists who have been laid off to return to work, according to two anonymous sources to Bloomberg.
World
No one wants to build Danish offshore wind power
A major failure for Danish wind power. It is clear since the bidding period ended on Thursday for building Danish offshore wind power. No bids were received, announced the Danish Climate and Energy Ministry.
BusinessTop news
Large Russian attack on Kyiv – Poland raises alert level
Russia has carried out the largest robot and drone attack on Kyiv in several months. As a response to the attack, Poland is increasing its readiness.
World
New Large-Scale Attack on Ukraine's Power Grid
Russia carried out another extensive attack on Ukraine's power grid overnight on Saturday, according to both Ukrainian and Russian sources. At least two people were killed in Kharkiv by Russian shelling during the day.
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