BBC NewsSig. 8NewsEnergyForeignPolitics
Cuba suffered another nationwide blackout, leaving millions without power as ageing infrastructure and fuel shortages worsened. The article reports restoration efforts and resident frustration while presenting Cuban blame on US sanctions alongside Washington's attribution to poor management.
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Heating oil prices in the Northeast could rise by as much as 50 percent this winter due to higher diesel costs linked to the U.S.-Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars. Analysts and an energy assistance group project sharply higher home heating costs and warn of affordability strains, especially for lower- and middle-income households. The article also notes possible political implications ahead of competitive Senate races and calls for more federal LIHEAP funding.
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Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe said he has lost confidence in the UK and blamed Labour for failing on welfare, immigration, crime, and high taxes, arguing the super-rich are leaving. He also criticized UK energy policy and the 'politics of envy' while praising US attitudes toward wealth.
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Cuba suffered another islandwide blackout, its sixth since January, leaving millions without electricity. The article ties the worsening outages to the U.S. fuel cutoff and energy blockade and describes widespread public hardship.