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Eurostar delays after Kent power failure strand thousands

Thousands of Eurostar passengers experienced significant disruption and overnight delays following a major power failure near Ebbsfleet International, with many facing compensation claims and alternative travel arrangements.

Labour's Nuclear Plan for Scotland Revealed

Ed Miliband announces groundbreaking nuclear energy policy for Scotland if Labour wins Holyrood election, marking dramatic shift from SNP's anti-nuclear stance

Northern Line Severe Delays After Power Failure

Major disruption on London Underground's Northern Line causes travel chaos for thousands after power supply issues at Golders Green control room. TFL working to restore normal service.

Police apology after murder at sex offender's home

A police force has issued a formal apology after a vulnerable woman was murdered at a known sex offender's residence that had been operating unlawfully for six months, raising serious questions about public protection failures.

Westminster pushes nuclear power for Scotland

In a bold move challenging Holyrood's long-standing opposition, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack is spearheading efforts to bring new nuclear power generation to Scotland, arguing it's essential for energy security and net zero ambitions.

UK Blackout Protection: Best Backup Power Solutions

As power cuts become more frequent, discover the best backup power sources to keep your home running during outages. From portable power stations to solar generators, we reveal the top options for UK households.

ANZ Banking App Crashes in Nationwide Outage

Thousands of ANZ customers across Australia were left stranded as both the mobile app and internet banking services crashed simultaneously, sparking fury and financial anxiety.

Giuffre's devastating exposé of power and abuse

Virginia Roberts Giuffre's devastating memoir reveals shocking details of elite exploitation, institutional failure, and her courageous fight for justice against powerful abusers.

Georgia's data centre boom triggers electricity crisis

Explosive growth of energy-hungry data centres in Georgia is triggering electricity shortages, soaring consumer bills, and urgent calls for regulatory action as the state's power grid struggles to cope.

Australia's Energy Crisis: Blackout Warnings as Prices Soar

Australia faces an escalating energy emergency with blackout warnings across multiple states, soaring electricity prices, and urgent government intervention as the national grid struggles under extreme weather conditions.

Solar Storm Hits Earth - Northern Lights Expected in UK

A massive solar storm is racing toward Earth at 1.7 million mph, threatening power grids and satellite systems while promising spectacular aurora displays visible as far south as Scotland and Northern England.

UK completes first hydrogen blending trial in gas grid

In a groundbreaking UK energy trial, major gas networks have successfully blended hydrogen with natural gas to power homes, marking a crucial step toward decarbonising Britain's heating system and achieving net zero targets.

Russian attack knocks out power across Kyiv

Russian forces launched a devastating assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving parts of Kyiv without power and causing significant damage to critical facilities across the capital.

Russian strike plunges Kyiv into darkness

A devastating Russian missile attack has left Ukraine's capital without electricity, as energy facilities across the country suffer critical damage in escalating assault.

Optus Network Collapse Disrupts Emergency Services

Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider Optus suffered a catastrophic nationwide outage, disrupting emergency services and mistakenly sending thousands of customers to voicemail during critical situations.

Solar Storms Threaten UK GPS and Power Systems

The Met Office reveals how powerful solar storms could disrupt GPS systems, radio communications and power networks across Britain, with new monitoring technology being deployed to protect critical infrastructure.

Renewables Overtake Coal in Global Power Generation

In a historic shift for global energy markets, renewable sources have surpassed coal-fired power generation for the first time, marking a watershed moment in the world's transition to clean energy according to new International Energy Agency data.

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