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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

How can Mamdani end the homelessness crisis in New York?

The article discusses the urgent homelessness crisis in New York during a harsh winter and the pressures on Mayor Zahran Mamdani to implement comprehensive reforms.

Feb 27 • 22:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Israel: A crisis hits the gas market and puts energy security at risk

Israel faces a gas supply crisis due to infrastructure development delays and increased winter demand, leading to tensions between government ministries.

Feb 25 • 07:29 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Graube: Russia's failure on the front in Ukraine has led to a 'terrorist winter'

During winter months, Russia has been terrorizing Ukraine's energy system with attacks, leading to prolonged lack of heating, electricity, and water in several cities.

Feb 24 • 16:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Displacement and Drowning: A Harsh Night Experienced by Gaza Camps Under Heavy Rain

Thousands of displaced families in Gaza faced a harsh night as heavy rains flooded their already precarious living conditions, worsening their plight amid ongoing humanitarian crises.

Feb 24 • 09:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Winter in Gaza: Rain floods the tents of the displaced while the occupation continues to bomb

Heavy rains in Gaza have flooded tents of displaced families, complicating their humanitarian situation amid ongoing Israeli bombardments.

Feb 24 • 04:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Photos Collection: The War-Time Capital with Lights Out - Current Situation in Kyiv

The article highlights the ongoing struggles faced by the residents of Kyiv as they endure power outages and harsh winter conditions due to the Russian invasion, marking the fourth anniversary of the conflict.

Feb 24 • 01:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Newsfilter: Fico is helping the criminal Putin in an effort to let Ukrainians freeze

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has suspended emergency electricity aid to Ukraine amidst severe winter conditions as the country struggles with energy shortages due to Russian attacks.

Feb 23 • 18:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finland provides 20 million euros to Ukraine - humanitarian aid

Finland is allocating 20 million euros to Ukraine as part of a larger humanitarian aid package of 72 million euros, addressing critical humanitarian needs intensified by the ongoing conflict and harsh winter conditions.

Feb 23 • 11:51 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Expert's Criticism of the Ski Team Before the 50 km Race: 'Disastrous'

Sweden's ski team faces a crisis ahead of the 50 km Olympic race, with many key athletes sick or unavailable, leading to strong criticism from experts.

Feb 22 • 07:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Canada's curling 'cheating' controversy explained after explosive row as they face Team GB

Canada's men's curling team is embroiled in a cheating controversy during the 2026 Winter Olympics, leading to a tournament-wide officiating crisis that has drawn in other teams, including Team GB.

Feb 21 • 14:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Another Blow for Zelensky. The Survival of Ukraine is Uncertain, Warns Key Man from Kyiv

Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko warns that Ukraine's survival as a sovereign state is uncertain amid harsh winter conditions exacerbated by Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.

Feb 21 • 13:09 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Oleksandr Benytj's home has become unlivable: 'When it is this damn cold, you honestly have no energy'

Ukrainians face severe challenges in winter as ongoing attacks on energy supply leave many struggling with extreme cold and darkness.

Feb 21 • 09:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

It’s about 'points of invincibility'. A journalist describes the humanitarian disaster directly from Ukraine

A journalist from Czechia reports on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Kyiv amidst harsh winter conditions and damaged energy infrastructure due to Russian attacks.

Feb 20 • 17:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Ukrainian Medics Trapped in Winter's Grasp: It Is No Longer Possible to Help Everyone

Ukrainian medical facilities are overwhelmed as cold and darkness plague civilians in Dnipro, highlighting a critical humanitarian crisis.

Feb 20 • 08:31 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Elderly Ukrainians Shiver from Cold – A Fight for Survival

Elderly Ukrainians are facing extreme cold and hardship due to the war, struggling to survive without heat and water in their homes.

Feb 20 • 06:44 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Dry firewood is already out in sellers' warehouses

Estonian homeowners reliant on firewood are facing shortages as demand surges this winter due to harsh weather conditions.

Feb 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"The Glacier We Trained On Has Disappeared"... Athletes Talk About the Crisis of Winter Sports

Athletes express concerns about the impact of climate change on winter sports, highlighting the rapid disappearance of glaciers crucial for skiing.

Feb 19 • 09:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Relay Gold Medal, Choi Min-jung's Escape from Crisis is No Coincidence… A Competitor Who Became a Legend on the Ice

Choi Min-jung's composure during a critical moment in the Women's 3000m Relay finals at the 2023 Winter Olympics exemplifies her determination and training in overcoming challenges.

Feb 19 • 02:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The "winter" has come but gone. What the Iranians have misunderstood this time

The article discusses Iran's miscalculations regarding a potential energy crisis in Europe amid geopolitical tensions following the Ukraine war.

Feb 18 • 19:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Japan wins a record 19 Olympic medals; China faces a ‘no gold’ crisis

Japan has achieved an unprecedented 19 medals at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, while China struggles to secure any gold medals.

Feb 18 • 03:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Crisis Olympics 2030 Alps: Is the General Director of the FFF poached? Jean-François Vilotte's response to Le Figaro

Jean-François Vilotte, the second in command of the FFF, addresses rumors of his potential recruitment amid a governance crisis concerning the 2030 Winter Olympics in the Alps.

Feb 17 • 14:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"He Took Control of Our Lives, But He Won't Break Us." Ukrainians Do Not Give Up

Ukrainians, despite the harsh winter and ongoing energy crises caused by the war, remain resilient and determined to maintain their morale, as illustrated by the experiences of medical student Anna Tymošenková.

Feb 17 • 14:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Heating bills up to $1200: polar cold exacerbates the heating crisis in the U.S.

The extreme polar cold in the U.S. has led to skyrocketing heating bills, with average costs reaching up to $1242 for electric-powered homes.

Feb 17 • 11:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The fight for every watt on the energy front of the war in Ukraine

The article discusses the critical energy crisis in Ukraine exacerbated by Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure, highlighting the struggle of workers to restore electricity amid extreme winter conditions.

Feb 17 • 04:40 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

EU country runs out of firewood amid freeze – media

Estonia faces a significant shortage of dry firewood amid a deep winter freeze, compounded by high electricity prices.

Feb 16 • 19:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Germany's gas supplies are dwindling. And winter does not relent

Germany is facing dwindling gas supplies amidst a relentless winter.

Feb 16 • 16:30 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Can the Winter Olympics survive the climate crisis?

The Winter Olympics, currently held in northern Italy, face significant challenges due to climate change, relying heavily on artificial snow production.

Feb 16 • 15:35 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

How the Kyiv International School continues to learn, care, and lead in the hardest days

The Kyiv International School has adapted to ongoing challenges arising from Russian attacks and harsh winter conditions, ensuring education and support for its students during this crisis.

Feb 16 • 11:33 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Over 1,500 apartment buildings remain without heating in Kyiv after Russian attacks, local authorities say

Over 1,500 apartment buildings in Kyiv are currently without heating as a result of intensified Russian attacks on critical infrastructure during winter.

Feb 16 • 11:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

About 1,600 buildings in Ukraine’s capital left without heating after Russian strikes

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has resulted in numerous buildings in Kyiv being left without heating as winter approaches, following recent Russian airstrikes.

Feb 16 • 06:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The crisis is over. Condoms are gone, but a new batch is heading to the Olympic Village.

The first crisis of the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo was a rapid depletion of condom supplies, prompting organizers to promise a swift resupply.

Feb 15 • 13:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Crisis Relay for Sweden: Ebba Andersson Fell and Lost Her Ski

Ebba Andersson suffered a dramatic fall during Sweden's relay race, losing her ski and putting the team's chances at risk as Norway led the competition.

Feb 14 • 11:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Olympic Report: Crisis in leadership for the 2030 Winter Olympics

The organizing committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps is facing a severe leadership crisis just four years before the event.

Feb 14 • 07:40 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Electricity not as expensive as during the crisis winter – do not count on support

Electricity prices remain high in Sweden, with significant bills expected, but government support is unlikely.

Feb 13 • 16:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Why a 'winter' in stablecoins would freeze Bitcoin and the entire crypto market

The article discusses how a prolonged decline in stablecoins could signal a deeper crisis for Bitcoin and the overall cryptocurrency market.

Feb 13 • 12:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Due to the cold and electricity outages, the plants of the botanical garden in Kyiv are suffering

The harsh winter and ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure are endangering Kyiv's botanical garden collections.

Feb 13 • 06:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Ukraine: Thousands of citizens in Dnipro and Odessa without electricity and heating after Russian strikes

Russian attacks have left thousands in Dnipro and Odessa without electricity and heating, exacerbating the winter crisis in Ukraine.

Feb 12 • 14:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Analyst Warns: Ukraine is on the Threshold of a Humanitarian Catastrophe

An analyst warns that Ukraine is facing a dire humanitarian crisis due to the devastation of its energy infrastructure amid ongoing conflict.

Feb 11 • 21:07 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Chart of the week: Ukraine sees its coldest January in 16 years

Ukraine experienced its coldest January in 16 years, exacerbated by Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure.

Feb 11 • 16:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Alps 2030: The organizing committee recognizes "insurmountable disagreements" between Edgar Grospiron and his number two

The organizing committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps is facing a governance crisis marked by significant disagreements between its president and general director.

Feb 11 • 10:17 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Cold Winter in Germany Raises Concerns About Gas Supplies

Germany's unusually cold winter has heightened fears about the country's gas reserves, with current stock levels dropping significantly.

Feb 11 • 09:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Victims of Putin's energy war in Kiev: "It is the hardest I have ever lived"

Residents in Kiev are enduring severe winter conditions without heating, hot water, or adequate electricity, leading to health struggles amid ongoing Russian aggressions.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Coronation Street's Dev to reach 'end of the road' with Bernie after sad discovery

Dev Alahan faces a crisis in his marriage to Bernie Winter following her emotional turmoil and a recent troubling event involving another man.

Feb 10 • 21:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

'Everyone is waiting for spring' — How Kyiv's hardest hit district is coping with no heating

Residents of Kyiv’s Darnitskyi District are struggling with severe winter conditions as the area faces a lack of central heating due to attacks on energy infrastructure.

Feb 10 • 18:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Testimony from Kyiv: Maybe They Don't Understand in the EU, Europe Faces 15 Million New Migrants

The harsh winter and continued Russian attacks exacerbate the energy crisis in Ukraine, leaving many without heat.

Feb 10 • 17:19 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Winter Olympics: Crisis in Italy's public television after the opening ceremony fiasco

Italian public television's Rai journalists plan strikes following the disappointing coverage of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

Feb 10 • 15:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

VIDEO: Tarvo Madsen in Ukraine: living in a wheelchair on the ninth floor without heating and electricity is a matter of life and death

Estonian journalist Tarvo Madsen describes the harsh living conditions in Ukraine, particularly for those living in high-rise buildings without heating and limited electricity.

Feb 10 • 14:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Alps 2030: the crisis continues, the DG of the organizing committee Cyril Linette pushed towards the exit

There is an ongoing crisis within the organizing committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the Alps, with director general Cyril Linette reportedly being pushed out by president Edgar Grospiron.

Feb 10 • 09:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Crypto Winter: Bitcoin Becomes a Risk Indicator

Bitcoin has experienced a significant drop in value, indicating a potential long-term crisis and serving as an indicator of investor risk appetite.

Feb 10 • 06:50 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

The hidden health impact of Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy grid

The ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure are leading to adverse health effects as residents face prolonged exposure to cold due to heating disruptions.

Feb 9 • 14:10 UTC

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