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Shetland's Solar Boom: Chinese & Indian Tech Powers UK Islands

The Shetland Islands are undergoing a remarkable green energy transformation, with cutting-edge solar technology from China and India powering homes despite their northern latitude. Discover how this remote archipelago is defying expectations and leading

Australia's Energy Crisis: Power Prices to Soar 35%

Millions of Australian households brace for significant electricity bill hikes as the nation's energy grid faces unprecedented pressure from coal plant closures and renewable transition challenges.

Manchester synagogue terror alert failure exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how a major mobile network failure prevented Manchester's Jewish community from receiving emergency terror attack warnings during synagogue services, raising serious security concerns.

Optus Outage: Triple-Zero Calls Failed, Lives at Risk

A major Optus outage left Australians unable to reach emergency services, with calls to triple-zero failing. A victim who collapsed during the blackout warns that lives are at stake, demanding an urgent regulatory overhaul.

Nats IT Failure Causes UK Air Traffic Chaos

A major IT failure at the UK's National Air Traffic Services (Nats) caused severe disruption, grounding flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded at London Stansted, Brussels, and Berlin Airports.

NASA Solar Storm Warning as Sun Wakes Up

NASA scientists issue a stark warning as the sun enters a period of heightened activity, increasing the risk of powerful solar storms that could cripple satellites, disrupt power grids, and trigger spectacular auroras over the UK.

Airlines Ban Passengers for Using Power Banks Onboard

Major UK airlines are enforcing strict new bans on passengers caught using power banks during flights, citing critical fire risks. Discover the safety rules you must follow to avoid being barred from future travel.

Nationwide Blackout Plunges Cuba Into Darkness and Protest

Cuba faces a severe nationwide power cut, plunging millions into darkness and triggering protests. The blackout, one of the worst in recent history, highlights the island's ongoing energy crisis and economic struggles.

Australia's Energy Grid Crisis: Blackout Warnings Issued

Australia's national energy market is in a state of emergency as extreme cold, generator failures, and gas shortages trigger blackout warnings and send wholesale electricity prices soaring across the eastern states.

Piastri Out of Italian GP - McLaren Names Shock Replacement

McLaren's rising star Oscar Piastri has been dramatically ruled out of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza due to a power unit penalty, with reserve driver Alex Palou stepping into the high-pressure role for the iconic race weekend.

Herta's F1 Dream Dashed as Cadillac Bid Fails

American motorsport star Colton Herta's highly anticipated move to Formula 1 with the Cadillac Andretti team has been officially blocked for 2025, dealing a major blow to US racing ambitions.

Major Solar Storm to Bring Northern Lights to UK

A powerful G3-class geomagnetic storm is forecast to hit Earth, promising spectacular Northern Lights visible across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England. Experts warn of potential disruption to power grids and satellite systems.

Australia mandates 100% renewable energy by 2035

Australia's parliament passes landmark legislation requiring 100% renewable electricity by 2035, backed by a multi-billion dollar investment in grid infrastructure and storage, positioning the nation as a global clean energy leader.

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