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California sues Big Oil over damages, alleged climate change deception

18 September 2023

The state of California has sued five of the world’s biggest oil companies, alleging that their action caused billions of dollars in damage and that they misled the public by downplaying the risks posed by fossil fuels.

Iran's petrol crisis: low quality, high demand

17 September 2023

A new leaked document from the Iranian government has indicated that only 20% of the country’s petrol is Euro-4 or Euro-5 compliant.

Flood deaths in Libyan city may be as high as 11,300

16 September 2023

Libya’s death toll is climbing, with the Libyan Red Crescent aid group on Friday putting the carnage at 11,300 in the coastal city of Derna alone.

Lee to make landfall in Nova Scotia

16 September 2023

Hurricane Lee was expected to make landfall late afternoon or early evening local time on Saturday in the west end of Nova Scotia, said authorities.

US singles out Turkey with latest war sanctions package

15 September 2023

Ankara gets a poke in the eye as Washington launches new attempt at hobbling Putin’s war machine by targeting technology shipments and financial channels.

COMMENT: What to expect if Bulgaria expels Lukoil

14 September 2023

Russian oil company effectively used its business activities to develop enormous political leverage in Bulgaria.

Bermuda, New England and Atlantic Canada jittery as Hurricane Lee approaches

13 September 2023

As Hurricane Lee barrels across the western Atlantic towards land, residents are on alert for destructive wind and surf as the weekend approaches.

Ukraine winter preparations in final stage with a month to go

13 September 2023

With a month to go before the heating season starts, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal says preparations for the upcoming cold season are in their final stages and the country is almost ready for the cold season.

THE VIEW FROM MITTELEUROPA: Austria struggles to kick addiction to Russian gas

13 September 2023

But cold turkey looms at the end of next year when Ukraine looks set to suspend pipeline shipments.

Iran becomes third-largest crude oil producer in OPEC as Saudi turns down taps

13 September 2023

Iranian production hits 3mn bpd in August, rising by 143,000 bpd compared to July.

As many as 5,000 feared dead in Libya

13 September 2023

More than 5,000 people are feared dead and 10,000 missing in Libya after Storm Daniel tore through the north African country on Sunday, according to reports. The situation has been described as “catastrophic”.

Russia mulls drastic measures as domestic fuel shortage crisis grows

12 September 2023

Senior Kremlin figures are calling for a ban on the export of petroleum to prevent gas stations across Russia from running dry.

Czech oil imports from Russia rose to a decade high in 1H23

11 September 2023

Share of Russian crude oil imports into Czechia is the highest since 2012 at 65%.