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The Russian-installed administration in Ukraine's Kherson region said on Sunday that a number of settlements, including Kherson city had lost water and power supplies after what it said was an act of "sabotage". In a statement on Telegram, the Russian-installed Kherson administration said that electricity and water supplies were "temporarily…

Running from Uganda to Egypt, the Nile is essential to the survival of millions of people living in Africa. But a combination of climate change and human overuse is drying up the river, and worsening conditions for farmers who fear low harvests and loss of electricity.

The National Grid warned there could be blackouts on ‘very very cold winter days’

The Russian-installed administration in Ukraine's Kherson region said on Sunday that a number of settlements, including Kherson city had lost water and power supplies after what it said was an act of "sabotage".

Shortages are leading to policy pivot towards cleaner energy future, but some see lack of cash to sustain investment.

Stewart Neely, from Kilmarnock, had been paying £156 a month for his gas and electricity and the police officer kept a close eye on his bill but was gobsmacked when he checked it last Monday to find himself owing £13,037.71

Stewart Neely, 54, usually pays £156 per month for gas and electricity to supplier OVO Energy via direct debit but found his account had gone from £189.99 in credit last Monday to £13,037.71 in arrears the next day