German energy official asks citizens to save gas
Consumption jumped by almost 6% in the final three months of 2024, according to grid chief Klaus Muller German households and businesses should save gas to avoid shortages, the country’s…
Ukraine halts flow of Russian gas to Europe
The planned move marks the end of an era in which many European countries kept warm using gas pumped by the Kremlin.
US landmarks hit by lightning on New Year’s Eve (VIDEOS)
Bolts of electricity hit the US Capitol and Empire State Building on the final day of 2024, fueling social media buzz On the last day of 2024, a series of…
Palestinian Authority Temporarily Bans Al-Jazeera
The authority’s official news media accused the Qatari-backed broadcaster of “inciting sedition” and “interfering in internal Palestinian affairs,” though it did not provide detailed examples of law breaking.
Breakaway European region switches off heating after Ukraine halts gas transit
Only medical facilities will be kept warm in Moldova’s breakaway region, the local energy company has said Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria has halted heating and hot water supply to…
Pentagon chief’s attempt to revoke 9/11 plea deals fails
The agreements reached in summer could see the suspects acknowledging responsibility for the attacks in exchange for avoiding the death penalty A US military appeals court decided on Monday that…
Dozens injured in stampede in Qatari capital
The incident occurred after revelers in Doha rushed to the subway following New Year’s Eve celebrations Dozens of people have been injured in a stampede following New Year’s Eve celebrations…
Ukrainian border agency posts photo of soldier wearing Nazi symbols
A picture of a soldier with a Nazi eagle on his uniform has appeared on the Ukrainian Border Guard Service’s official Facebook page The Ukrainian Border Guard Service has sparked…
These restaurant chains closed locations in 2024
Wendy's, Applebee's and Red Lobster were among the chains that announced restaurant closures in 2024.
Russians have more media freedom on Telegram than EU citizens
Western outlets remain “freely accessible” on the platform in Russia, CEO Pavel Durov has said The EU imposes more media restrictions on Telegram than Russia does, the platform’s founder, Pavel…