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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Power was cut off during plumbing renovation โ€“ emergency solution puzzled: "We were in a pinch for a whole day"

A resident in Tornio, Finland dealt with a temporary power loss during plumbing renovations, leading to a humorous makeshift solution using an extension cord.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cuba is plunged into total darkness after massive blackout: Why did it declare an energy emergency?

Cuba experienced a total blackout due to the shutdown of its main thermoelectric plant, declaring a state of energy emergency amid severe power shortages.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Breaking: Man suffers life-threatening injuries after crane falls onto powerlines

A man in Brisbane suffered life-threatening injuries when a crane he was operating fell onto live power lines.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Plane forced to make emergency landing after power bank EXPLODES in cabin

An Alaska Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing after a power bank exploded in the cabin, injuring one passenger and causing significant panic among the others.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

650,000 without power in the storm on the US East Coast

A snowstorm in New York has moved north, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and prompting local authorities to warn residents to stay indoors due to dangerous conditions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Historic snowstorm paralyzes the USA. Thousands of flights canceled, millions without power

A historic norโ€™easter has struck the eastern United States, causing thousands of flight cancellations and mass power outages.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Snowy Havoc in America: 10,000 Flights Canceled, Learn...

A severe snowstorm in the northeast of America has led to the cancellation of over 10,000 flights and power outages in 570,000 homes, prompting emergency declarations in several cities.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Storm wreaks havoc in the US... Thousands of flights cancelled, millions of homes without electricity, emergencies declared in several cities

A powerful winter storm caused severe disruptions in the northeastern USA, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and widespread power outages.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Slovakia halts emergency power supply to Ukraine in response to oil supply suspension

Slovakia has announced the cessation of emergency power supply to Ukraine, citing Ukraine's halting of Russian oil supply through its pipelines as the reason.

Feb 24 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Junior Members of the People Power Party Demand a New General Meeting to Conclude on the Possibility of 'Yoon Again' for Local Elections

A faction of junior members of South Korea's People Power Party is calling for an emergency general meeting to discuss the viability of continuing policies aligned with former President Yoon Suk-yeol for upcoming local elections.

Feb 24 โ€ข 01:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Brigades stretched 'babysitting' pole-top fires for Western Power

Volunteer firefighters in Western Australia are frustrated by the lengthy wait times for Western Power to arrive and confirm power isolation before they can extinguish pole-top fires.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Slovakia pulls the plug on emergency power assistance to Ukraine

Slovakia has ceased emergency power supplies to Ukraine amid disputes over oil supply repairs.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

War in Ukraine: Slovakia Stops Emergency Power Supplies to Ukraine

Slovakia has halted emergency power supplies to Ukraine amidst ongoing tensions regarding oil deliveries from Russia.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The worst in a decade in America.. paralysis at airports and power outages due to the "Blizzard" storm

The northeastern United States is experiencing severe disruptions due to a blizzard described as the worst in ten years, leading to emergency declarations and extensive power outages.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Who Rules Whom? Trump Clashes with the 'Guardians' of the American System

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's emergency tariffs reignites debate over the balance of power in American politics.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Power Sharing and the Principle of Legality in a Legal State / Why the U.S. Supreme Court Overturned Tariffs Imposed by President Trump

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against tariffs imposed by President Trump, questioning the legal authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Warning: Could be the worst snowstorm in ten years

A major snowstorm is paralyzing New York City, with thousands of flights canceled, schools closed, and non-essential travel banned, potentially marking the worst storm in the region in a decade.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Emergency power outages introduced in Kharkiv Oblast due to Russian attacks

Emergency power outages have been implemented in Kharkiv Oblast following Russian attacks on the region's energy infrastructure.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Northeast Blizzard Harasses Residents of the Eastern United States

A severe winter storm is currently affecting the northeastern United States, with widespread power outages and travel bans due to heavy snowfall.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

Live broadcast: Severe winter storm strikes the United States

A severe winter storm is hitting multiple states in the U.S., causing widespread power outages and emergency declarations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Situation in Levi

A power cabinet is burning in the Rakkavaara area of Levi, leaving over 800 homes without electricity.

Feb 22 โ€ข 18:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Fire breaks out in Russia's Saransk, reportedly at plant making power electronics for Russian troops

A fire has occurred in Saransk, Russia, at a facility reported to be producing power electronics for the military, with emergency services managing the situation and no injuries reported.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trump responds to Supreme Court ruling rejecting sweeping tariffs powers: 'A disgrace'

President Trump condemned the Supreme Court's ruling which strips him of the authority to impose extensive tariffs, calling it a disgrace.

Feb 20 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs, considering that he exceeded his powers

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, ruling that they exceeded presidential power under emergency economic law.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Emergency scare rocks major cruise ship company as another voyage is canceled

A cruise ship off the coast of Greece experienced a power outage and related emergency, leading to chaotic conditions on board and involvement from the Hellenic Coast Guard.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The Purpose Missing from Yoon Seok-yeol's Life Sentence for the December 3 Coup

Yoon Seok-yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the December 3 coup, but the court's reasoning raises concerns over the implications of judicial review.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk-yeol found guilty of coup attempt in 2024

Yoon Suk-yeol was found guilty of attempting a coup and abuse of power, risking a death penalty, following an emergency declaration in December 2024 that sparked widespread protests and led to his impeachment in January 2025.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Pigeon lands on power lines and causes explosion in the electrical network of the Umuarama neighborhood in Uberlรขndia

A pigeon landing on electrical wires likely caused an explosion in a transformer, leading to temporary power outages in Uberlรขndia's Umuarama neighborhood.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Evacuations and widespread power outages as storms and floods hit several European countries

Severe storms and flooding across multiple European countries have led to mass evacuations and widespread power outages.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Power supply disruptions - a danger to medical institutions: do Vilnius clinics have generators?

Patients at Vilnius ล eลกkinฤ—s Polyclinic expressed frustration over service interruptions due to a power outage, revealing the clinic's lack of a backup generator.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Supporters of Yoon Seok-youl say 'It's not a rebellion' before sentencing... the name change is 'cyber propaganda'

Supporters of former President Yoon Seok-youl insist that the emergency martial law he declared was legal, despite recent guilty verdicts against key aides in rebellion-related charges.

Feb 18 โ€ข 02:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Heavy rain leaves more than 70,000 homes without electricity in the capital and Greater Sรฃo Paulo

Severe rain caused widespread power outages affecting over 70,000 homes in Sรฃo Paulo and its metropolitan area.

Feb 16 โ€ข 22:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Emergency power outages introduced in Kharkiv Oblast

Kharkiv Oblast has implemented emergency power outages in response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine's energy system due to Russian military actions.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Dramatic Situation on SAS Flight

A SAS flight experienced a significant scare when smoke was reported in the cabin due to an overheating backup power source, leading to an emergency landing.

Feb 15 โ€ข 20:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Burning power bank forced SAS plane to make emergency landing in Norway

A SAS flight from Oslo to Tromsรธ made an emergency landing in Trondheim due to a burning power bank on board.

Feb 15 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING: Distressed man climbs electricity pylon in Yorkshire causing mass power cuts

A distressed man climbed a high-voltage electricity pylon in Brighouse, Yorkshire, leading to power outages for thousands of homes.

Feb 15 โ€ข 12:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Fire Development in the Cabin - Plane Had to Land in Vรฆrnes

A plane en route to Tromsรธ had to make an emergency landing in Vรฆrnes due to overheating of a power bank in the cabin, causing smoke but no serious injuries.

Feb 15 โ€ข 12:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Fire Incident in the Cabin - Plane Had to Land at Vรฆrnes

A plane was forced to land at Trondheim Airport Vรฆrnes due to a fire incident in the cabin caused by a malfunctioning power bank, but no injuries have been reported.

Feb 15 โ€ข 12:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

What kind of emergency supplies do Finns have - one aspect that may not be considered

The article discusses the importance of sufficient emergency supplies amidst cold weather and potential power outages in Finland, highlighting public awareness and individual preparations.

Feb 15 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The First Trial Ruling of Lee Sang-min: 'The Plan for Power Cuts to Media Outlets Was Initially Established by Yoon Suk-yeol and Kim Yong-hyun'

Former Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min was sentenced to seven years in prison for attempting to cut power and water to media outlets during the December 3 emergency martial law, with the ruling stating that the plan originated from Yoon Suk-yeol and Kim Yong-hyun.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The impressive images of the passage of storm Nils in Gironde

The storm Nils hit Gironde, causing power outages for 128,000 homes and necessitating numerous emergency interventions due to fallen trees.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Sang-min sentenced to 7 years for directing power cuts, court confirms "Yoon Seok-yeol's insurrection"

Former Minister of Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for directing power cuts during a state of emergency, with the court reaffirming that the emergency declaration constituted an insurrection.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Emergency power cuts introduced in several Ukrainian oblasts

Emergency power cuts have been initiated in various Ukrainian regions following a significant Russian assault on the country's energy infrastructure.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Court Recognizes Lee Sang-min's Orders to Fire Department for Media Power Cut

A South Korean court has ruled that former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min ordered the fire department to cut off power and water to certain media outlets during a state of emergency.

Feb 12 โ€ข 05:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Russia has attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles overnight

Kyiv was attacked by ballistic missiles resulting in injuries and damage to residential buildings, while the city continues to face a state of emergency due to power outages.

Feb 12 โ€ข 03:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

How quickly a home cools in a power outage โ€“ A special tip from the expert

An expert warns that homes in Finland can cool down quickly during power outages, urging residents to know how to keep warm.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€œI Can't Live Because of Concerns About Aging Nuclear Power Plantsโ€โ€ฆ Lawsuit to Cancel the License Extension for Gori Unit 2

Residents near the Gori Unit 2 nuclear power plant in Busan have filed an administrative lawsuit against the government to cancel its license extension, citing insufficient safety evaluations regarding radiation impacts and emergency management planning.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:19 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

"We operate with phones' lamps": a hospital in the capital of Central African Republic faces power outages

A hospital in Bangui, Central African Republic, is experiencing severe disruptions in emergency operations due to ongoing electrical outages caused by issues at the Bouali power plant.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

New survey: More prepared for crisis

A new survey indicates that more Norwegians are preparing for emergencies, with an increase in those considering strategies for power outages.

Feb 9 โ€ข 06:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Lee Sang-min's First Instance Verdict on 'Directive for Power and Water Suspension at Media Outlets' to Be Broadcast Live on the 12th

The first instance verdict of former Minister Lee Sang-min, accused of directing power and water suspension at media outlets during the emergency martial law, will be live streamed on the 12th at 2 PM.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:05 UTC

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