Danube low water levels force power cuts and disrupt shipping across Central Europe Danube low water levels are forcing hydropower and nuclear plants in Central Europe to reduce output, stranding …
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World
Tunisia crisis deepens as Saied’s health concerns and power cuts fuel protests
by anna walterby anna walterTunisia crisis deepens as protests, blackouts and questions over President Kais Saied’s health escalate Reports of President Kais Saied’s health and widespread blackouts have fueled mass protests, deepening the Tunisia …
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Politics
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards consolidate power, wield Hormuz leverage to pressure United States
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoIran’s shadow army tightens grip as Revolutionary Guards consolidate power Iran’s shadow army tightens its grip as the Revolutionary Guards consolidate control, leveraging Hormuz, proxy networks and economic links amid …
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Business
Krugman argues Europe matches US living standards by purchasing power parity
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerKrugman: Europe’s economic standing holds up against the United States Paul Krugman says Europe’s economic standing is stronger than often portrayed; he argues PPP-adjusted GDP per capita narrows the gap …
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Aerodynamics Drive Tour de France Time Trial Speeds, Experts Say Aerodynamics reshape Tour de France time-trial speeds: engineers say optimized position, helmets and suits plus simulation models cut drag and …
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World
Iranian strikes damage Kuwait power and desalination plant, disrupt GCC water supply
by anna walterby anna walterIranian Strikes on Kuwait Power and Desalination Plant Threaten Water and Electricity Supply Iranian strikes on Kuwait’s power and desalination plant on July 20, 2026, struck critical infrastructure, risking water …
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Technology
Waymo resumes San Francisco robotaxi service after widespread power outage
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzWaymo robotaxi service resumes in San Francisco after temporary pause during citywide outage Waymo robotaxi service in San Francisco resumed after a temporary pause during a power outage affecting 7,000 …
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Business
He Dreiht offshore wind farm launches subsidy-free 15-year power deals with corporations
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHe Dreiht offshore wind farm begins operations after €2.4bn build funded by corporate power deals He Dreiht offshore wind farm, built for €2.4bn with 64 turbines, starts operation after securing …
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Business
Rolls-Royce Power Systems expands Friedrichshafen hiring under new IG Metall tariff
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAutomotive-to-defense workforce transfer accelerates as Rolls‑Royce and Hensoldt ramp hiring Automotive-to-defense workforce transfer rises as Rolls‑Royce, Hensoldt and Thales recruit ex-automotive staff under regional tariff deals to plug skills gaps. …
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Business
Germany’s parental allowance loses 31.5% purchasing power as Family Ministry proposes reform
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerElterngeld Reform 2026: Purchasing Power Down 31.5% as Government Proposes 12‑Month Rule IW study finds Elterngeld lost 31.5% purchasing power by 2026; government proposes 12 months of payment, raises minimum …