A ship carrying nearly 100 tonnes of food and essential goods arrived in Cuba from Colombia on Friday. This aid comes as the US continues its energy embargo, with recent sanctions targeting Cuba's state-owned oil company and officials, exacerbating power outages and hindering humanitarian aid distribution.
Tornadoes and severe storms hit communities south of Chicago, causing extensive damage to homes and buildings, ripping off a high school roof, and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. While no deaths were immediately reported from Thursday's storms, a man died in Iowa from a falling tree during earlier storms on Wednesday.
A fire in electrical equipment in Naedeok-dong, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju, on May 11th caused a power outage affecting 240 households. KEPCO restored power by 8:12 PM and is investigating the cause, suspecting natural degradation of a switch.
A transformer fire in Cheongju's Naedeok-dong on May 11th caused a power outage in the area. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and Korea Electric Power Corporation is conducting restoration work, expected to take about 1.5 hours. The cause and extent of damage are under investigation.
The author reflects on South Africa's 2010 World Cup hosting experience, acknowledging the national pride and unity it fostered but concluding it didn't solve deep-seated structural issues. The event offered a glimpse of a better nation, not a cure.
Jamaica restored power to all affected customers after a rare islandwide blackout overnight, with Minister Daryl Vaz calling the situation 'unacceptable' and demanding a full report from the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) within 24 hours.
Typhoon Jangmi hit Japan with strong winds and heavy rain, causing power outages for nearly 60,000 households, evacuation alerts for over 370,000 people, and significant disruptions to businesses and transportation. Major airlines canceled at least 92 international flights.
Typhoon "Jangmi" swept across Japan, causing power outages for nearly 60,000 households, issuing evacuation alerts to over 370,000 people, and disrupting business and transportation. Major airlines canceled at least 92 international flights.
Typhoon Saomai has caused widespread disruption in Okinawa, Japan, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights and significant damage including fallen trees and power outages. The Okinawa Prefectural Government has suspended services for employee safety.
Karachi, Pakistan, faced severe disruptions during Eid-ul-Adha due to water shortages, gas outages, and power cuts, leading to protests and struggles for residents to cook, bathe, and preserve food amid intense heat.
A burst water pipe flooded a Melbourne CBD substation, causing a power outage for 10,000 customers. Crews are working to remove water and restore power, with about 1,000 still affected.
Businesses on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula, plagued by 18 months of insulator pollution-related power outages, are hopeful for a solution as SA Power Networks invests $10 million to replace and coat thousands of insulators. The outages have caused significant financial losses and operational disruptions.
A massive power outage struck Indonesia's Sumatra Island on May 22nd, leaving millions without electricity. The blackout, caused by a 275 kV transmission line failure possibly due to bad weather, disrupted transportation and public activities across multiple provinces. Restoration efforts are underway.
A transformer blast at a Gurgaon substation plunged large parts of the city into darkness due to extreme heat and record electricity demand. The incident disrupted power to thousands, halted metro services, and highlighted the strain on NCR's power grid.
A fault at a 220kV substation in Sector 72 caused a major power outage in Gurgaon on Friday evening, plunging large parts of the city into darkness. The blackout exacerbated the impact of soaring temperatures and disrupted Rapid Metro services.
A fire at the 220 KVA power station in Gurugram's Sector-72 caused a major power outage on Thursday, disrupting electricity in numerous sectors and impacting Rapid Metro services for over an hour.
Havana, Cuba, is experiencing severe power blackouts and shortages of fuel and food due to US sanctions. The tourism industry is devastated, healthcare is collapsing, and basic services like garbage collection and water supply are failing, leading to widespread public distress and sporadic protests.
SA Power Networks will invest up to $10 million to replace 10,000 insulators and install 15 automation switches across regional South Australia to combat pollution-related power outages. Works begin in July, aiming for completion before summer.
Six Flags Over Texas experienced a power outage Saturday, leaving riders stranded on attractions like the Titan rollercoaster. Patrons were seen walking down steep tracks to exit. Operations resumed after two hours.
Fears over a natural disaster or cyber attack are pushing households into contingency planning, Link survey showsMillions of Britons are “prepping” for a potential “major disruptive event” by keeping a stash of cash at home, stockpiling tinned goods or ensuring they have a battery-powered torch close to hand, new data suggests.With war raging in the Middle East and Ukraine, extreme weather becoming more frequent, and warnings that the UK’s critical infrastructure is at risk from cyber-attacks and power outages, many people feel the world has become a more dangerous and chaotic place. Continue reading...
Eight-year-old Tamizh Amudhan, World No. 1 in the under-9 category, defeated World No. 7 Vincent Keymer (ELO 2759) during the opening round of the Freestyle Friday online chess championship. Playing in Thiruthangal, Sivakasi, the young prodigy managed the victory despite a power outage caused by heavy rain, using only a candle and mobile phone torch to light his laptop. With just 48% battery, he played four more rounds winning two before his laptop died. Tamizh, who became the youngest player to cross 2000+ Elo rating in February, trains at Hatsun Chess Academy.
A power outage at the Crucible Theatre interrupted BBC’s live coverage of the 2026 World Snooker Championship semi-final between Mark Allen and Wu Yize for 12 minutes. BBC issued an apology, and despite the disruption, Allen regained his focus, leveling the match. The semi-final remains tightly contested heading into the final sessions.
Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson has suggested some households would accept occasional electricity blackouts in exchange for 25% lower energy bills, sparking controversy on the anniversary of Europe's largest power outage in Spain and Portugal. The comments come as UK dual fuel bills are expected to rise to almost £2,000 from July, with grid upgrade costs climbing from £254 to £457 annually. Jackson, 54, clarified he was not advocating for blackouts but said Spanish consumers would accept occasional outages for cheaper electricity. At least six people died in last year's Iberian blackout, including two who died after being unable to run breathing equipment.
Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson has suggested some households might accept occasional electricity blackouts in exchange for significantly lower energy bills, citing Spain's 25% cheaper electricity as a model. Speaking at an industry conference on the anniversary of Europe's largest power outage that affected tens of millions in Spain and Portugal, Jackson clarified he is not advocating for blackouts but argued consumers would trade reliability for lower costs. The comments come as Octopus Energy campaigns against tens of billions of pounds in UK grid investment that it says drives up household bills.
