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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‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Plans of the Ministry of Economics: Rich will cut funding for small PV systems

The German Federal Ministry of Economics plans to eliminate subsidies for new small solar power systems, according to a draft bill.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Guarรก Fair in DF Has Power Cut Due to R$ 15 Thousand Debt; Neoenergia Says It Gave Prior Notice

The Guarรก Fair in the Federal District experienced a power cut due to an unpaid debt of R$ 15 thousand, leading to operational disruptions at the venue.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] PPP's refusal to cut ties with Yoon will be its undoing

The People Power Party continues to support former President Yoon Suk-yeol despite his conviction for insurrection, risking further backlash from voters.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Slovakia threatens to cut power supplies to Ukraine unless oil imports resume

Slovakia's Prime Minister warned that the country would cut power supplies to Ukraine if oil imports through the Druzhba pipeline are not restored.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"After a power cut, apartments cool down very quickly": Belgorod, a Russian border town subject to the law of retaliation

Belgorod, a Russian border town, faces severe power outages and heating issues due to recent bombardments and a harsh winter.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

USA will allow increased mercury emissions

The USA's EPA has announced changes to mercury and environmental toxin emission regulations from coal power plants, allowing higher emissions to cut costs.

Feb 20 โ€ข 19:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

While the wedding procession was leaving, the electricity was cut from the groom's house after climbing the pole

During the preparations for a wedding procession in Uttar Pradesh, the local electricity department cut the power without notice, causing embarrassment and disruption to the ceremony.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon urges 'cutting ties with Yoon' after life sentence for former president Yoon Seok-yeol

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon calls on the People Power Party to cut ties with former President Yoon Seok-yeol following his life sentence for leading a coup attempt.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Heavy snowfall disrupted Romania's airport operations and road traffic and cut off electricity supply

Heavy snowfall has severely affected transportation and power supply in central, southern, and eastern Romania, impacting over 166,000 households.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Cut the power: Technical error has caused prices to soar

A technical error has led to soaring electricity prices for Danes living east of the Great Belt, prompting them to reconsider their power usage during peak times.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Men are arrested after stealing bicycles from a health unit and electrical wiring from a construction site; wires were cut at the power standard

Two men were arrested in Taiobeiras, Brazil, for stealing bicycles from a health unit and electrical wires from a nearby construction site.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:19 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‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

According to the court, Han Deok-soo gets 23 years, Lee Sang-min 7 years... Will the court of appeals correct the treason dedicated to the military?

The court has ruled that former Minister Lee Sang-min is guilty of aiding a treason plan by issuing orders to cut power to media outlets, yet his sentence is significantly lower than that of former Prime Minister Han Deok-soo, raising questions about sentencing disparities.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Four-day maintenance to cut generation by 935MW, NISO warns

Nigeria is set to face a significant drop in electricity generation due to scheduled maintenance on a major gas facility, which is expected to reduce power generation by nearly 935 megawatts.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] The court finds that Lee Sang-min received orders from Yoon Seok-youl to cut off power and water from media outlets

A South Korean court ruled that former Minister of the Interior, Lee Sang-min, received directions from ex-President Yoon Seok-youl regarding the shutdown of media outlets' power and water supplies during martial law.

Feb 12 โ€ข 05:52 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‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Flashes of anger but Paul Dacre keeps his head before court cut-off

Paul Dacre, former editor of the Daily Mail, maintains a steady composure in a high court appearance amidst contrasting opinions on his editorial legacy.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Embarrassing power cut at South African High Commission

Nigeria's history of administrative failure has extended to its High Commission in South Africa, which experienced a power cut due to unpaid electricity bills.

Feb 9 โ€ข 00:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

The single crushing problem American cattle ranchers wish Trump would fix instead

American cattle ranchers are frustrated with Trump's plan to cut beef prices, arguing that the real issue is the monopolistic power of large meat packers in the industry.

Feb 8 โ€ข 16:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Fleximan is back: a speed camera was cut down in Padova

A vandal known as Fleximan has targeted and destroyed a speed camera in Fontaniva, Padova, by cutting it down with a power saw.

Feb 8 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy: Russian attack forces Ukrainian nuclear units to cut output, one has shut down

President Zelenskyy announced that Russian strikes have forced reductions in output at Ukrainian nuclear power plants, including an automatic shutdown of one unit.

Feb 7 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's nuclear power plants cut generation capacity after large-scale Russian attack

Ukraine's nuclear power plants have reduced their generation capacity following a large-scale attack by Russia using drones and missiles, impacting the country's electricity supply.

Feb 7 โ€ข 08:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Layoffs at the 'Washington Post': Jeff Bezos Follows the Logic of Power

The 'Washington Post' faces significant layoffs, with one-third of its staff cut as owner Jeff Bezos remains silent amidst the upheaval in this key institution of US media.

Feb 5 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Winter Olympics hit by power cut just 10 minutes into action

The Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina faced a setback when a power cut interrupted the curling event just 10 minutes after it began.

Feb 4 โ€ข 22:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeon Han-gil, upon returning to Korea, says 'If I cut ties with Yoon Seok-yeol, I will abandon Jang Dong-hyuk'

Former South Korean lecturer Jeon Han-gil pressured the People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk, stating he would withdraw support if Jang breaks ties with ex-President Yoon Seok-yeol.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Japanese-style congestion: Power was cut, trains paralyzed in Tokyo and hereโ€™s what happened

A power outage disrupted Tokyo's railways, halting two of the busiest train lines during rush hour, leading to significant congestion at train stations.

Jan 16 โ€ข 07:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

UNRWA center in Qalandiya providing vocational training for youth may close

The UNRWA vocational and technological training center in Qalandiya faces closure due to Israeli directives, affecting 325 students and 70 staff members as power supply is set to be cut off in two weeks.

Jan 16 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

American tourist cuts electricity on Thai island

An American tourist got stuck on a high-voltage power line in Koh Lan, Thailand, prompting authorities to cut off electricity to rescue him.

Jan 13 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Grandad died with 999 crew trapped in station as power cut closed electric gates

A grandfather passed away after paramedics were unable to reach him due to a power cut that jammed the gates of an ambulance station.

Jan 7 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Foreign Office issues travel warning to Brits heading to France

British travellers are warned to expect disruptions while heading to France due to Eurostar cancelling all London-to-Europe services following a power cut that affected the Channel Tunnel.

Dec 30 โ€ข 15:03 UTC

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