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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1260, The Livonian Order suffers its greatest defeat in the 13th century in the Battle of Durbe against the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1402, Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Mali: Water returns to Bamako after sabotage disrupts power supply
Water was back on in Bamako on Wednesday, following sabotage to an electrical supply line that left much of the Malian capital without power for several days.
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ZNS Bahamas
· Jul 7, 2026
Ensuring Energy Supply Is Reliable, Sustainable, and Affordable Remains the Ministry’s Top Priority
Press Release The recent power outages across New Providence caused serious hardship for residents, families, businesses, medical facilities, and public services. I recognize the disruption that many Bahamians experienced, and I understand the frustration that has followed. Over the weekend, Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) advised that severe weather and intense lightning activity triggered a [] The post Ensuring Energy Supply Is Reliable, Sustainable, and Affordable Remains the Ministry’s Top Priority appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 1, 2026
208 kg of heavy water leaked from Wolsong-4 reactor; no radiation issue reported
SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- A leakage of heavy water from a nuclear reactor in the...
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 9, 2026
Setikhola Hydropower Project starts production
Kaski, July 9: The Setikhola Hydropower Project has started power production. Located at Pokhara Metropolitan City-33 in...
Eyewitness News Bahamas
· Jun 24, 2026
Peak demand triggers widespread outages as questions grow over energy reforms
NASSAU,BAHAMAS- Residents and businesses across New Providence are once again dealing with power disruptions after Bahamas Power and Light revealed that electricity demand exceeded peak load Tuesday night, causing multiple circuits to become overloaded and triggering outages across several communities. The outages affected areas including Pinewood Gardens, Bamboo Boulevard, Churchill Subdivision, Windsor Field and portions []
The Guardian
· Jul 6, 2026
Cuba suffers third nationwide blackout in six months
Impoverished island was already struggling to keep the lights on before the US imposed a blockade in JanuaryCuba on Monday suffered its third nationwide power outage since the start of the year, the state electricity company said.The impoverished island was already struggling to keep the lights on before the US president, Donald Trump, imposed an oil blockade in January, which has depleted the already dwindling supply of fuel for Cuba’s power plants. Continue reading...
South China Morning Post
· Jun 24, 2026
How Indonesia’s coal policies left its own citizens in the dark
A wave of power outages across Indonesia’s Java island has left millions of residents and business owners in the dark, igniting public fury and raising questions as to how the world’s largest coal exporter is failing to keep its own lights on. The answer, analysts say, lies less in a coal shortage than in the rules and incentives governing who gets to buy it, at what price and when. Hours-long blackouts since last week have disrupted the lives and businesses of millions of subscribers of...
Guineematin.com
· Jun 23, 2026
Bankon (Siguiri) : le manque d’eau potable plonge les femmes dans un calvaire quotidien à Nafadji
Situé dans la sous-préfecture de Bankon, à la frontière entre la Guinée et le Mali, le district de Nafadji est confronté à une grave pénurie d’eau potable. Dans cette localité fortement peuplée de la préfecture de Siguiri, les infrastructures hydrauliques existantes sont largement insuffisantes pour répondre aux besoins des habitants. Cela oblige les femmes à [] The post Bankon (Siguiri) : le manque d’eau potable plonge les femmes dans un calvaire quotidien à Nafadji first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Our News Bahamas
· Jul 7, 2026
Local Generator Sales Spike Amid Blackouts
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Widespread power outages across New Providence is sparking a sharp increase in demand for backup power. Business Development Manager, Barry Nairn says generator sales are up by at least 25 across the industry, adding that residents aren't just responding to recent blackouts, they're preparing for what could be an active hurricane season.
TASS
· Jun 26, 2026
Massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Tula Region leaves woman injured — governor
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Caucasian Knot
· Jun 29, 2026
Satellite monitoring has revealed a new threat of pollution in Taman from petroleum products.
The village of Volna and Cape Zhelezny Rog, which volunteers reported cleaning from fuel oil and palm oil five days ago, are once again under threat due to a fuel leak from a tanker located 10.5 kilometers from the shore.
Yen.com.gh
· Jul 2, 2026
Accra floods: Electrician cautions affected victims not to restore power until homes are inspected
An electrician warns flood-affected residents in Ghana to inspect electrical systems before restoring power, highlighting risks of electric shock and fire.
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 3, 2026
Accra floods again, but most importantly exposes urgent need for MSME resilience to survive future shocks
What seemed like a usual downpour of torrential rains took a drastic turn on 29th June 2026. The scenes across the southern parts of Ghana, particularly Accra, Tema, Keta, and other environs, were nothing short of heartbreaking. We witnessed not only the destruction of homes and the tragic loss of lives but also the crippling of businesses. Warehouses have been emptied by floods - and, unfortunately, by looters – flood waters have taken over farms, and major thoroughfares have become impassable. For many Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which form the backbone of the Ghanaian economy, these floods are an existential threat.
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 23, 2026
Massive fire rips through Indonesia sandal factory | AJ #shorts
A massive fire destroyed a sandal factory in Tangerang, Indonesia, after it spread to a gas storage area and caused the factory's chemicals to explode. Footage shows smoke billowing from the destruction as local residents complained of respiratory issues. Police are probing the cause of the blaze. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Kuwait Times
· Jul 8, 2026
Power supply restored to all affected areas
KUWAIT : Power supply has been restored to all residential areas hit by blackout last night, said Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy. The feeding works...
ArcaMax
· Jul 6, 2026
Total power grid failure leaves Cuba in darkness amid growing crisis and protests
Cuba’s power grid failed again on Monday afternoon, leaving the entire island without electricity, following days of protests over the long blackouts amid the island’s hot summer. Shortly after noon, the state utilities company Electric Union...
Radio Tamazuj
· Jul 2, 2026
Opinion| South Sudan’s economic crisis is becoming a crisis of state legitimacy
Fifteen years after independence, South Sudan faces a challenge that extends beyond inflation, currency pressures, The post Opinion| South Sudan’s economic crisis is becoming a crisis of state legitimacy appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.
South Africa Today
· Jul 5, 2026
Ratanda Water Crisis Escalates: Deadly Protests and Urgent Talks to Restore Supply
RATANDA, GAUTENG — The ongoing Ratanda water crisis has plunged the Lesedi Local Municipality into chaos, sparking violent service delivery protests, the tragic deaths of two residents, and the torching of the mayor’s residence. As frustration mounts over weeks of severe water shortages triggered by a massive debt dispute with Rand Water, urgent high-level talks []
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 12, 2026
Rakyat Cuba tertekan hanya dapat elektrik sejam sehari
HAVANA: Rakyat Cuba semakin tertekan berdepan krisis gangguan elektrik yang berulang, dengan sebahagian penduduk terpaksa hidup tanpa bekalan tenaga mencukupi ketika negara itu bergelut kekurangan bahan api dan keadaan sistem penjanaan yang semakin uzur. Negara itu sekali lagi berdepan gangguan bekalan elektrik di seluruh negara kelmarin, yang merupakan kejadian kedua dalam tempoh seminggu dan keempat ... Read more The post Rakyat Cuba tertekan hanya dapat elektrik sejam sehari appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Ghanaian Times
· Jul 8, 2026
A national call to compassion, accountability, and lasting solutions after the June 29, 2026 flood disaster
On Monday, June 29, 2026, Ghana, particularly the Greater Accra Region and parts of southern Ghana, experienced one of the most devastating rainstorms in recent years. What began as a heavy downpour quickly turned into a national tragedy, leaving behind a trail of destruction that has disrupted thousands of lives and livelihoods. Families watched helplessly The post A national call to compassion, accountability, and lasting solutions after the June 29, 2026 flood disaster appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 2, 2026
Rivers State Seeks Swift Resolution of Bille Gas Leak
The Rivers State Government has called for the swift and comprehensive resolution of the challenges arising from the gas leak in Bille, Degema Local Government Area of the state. Governor Siminalayi Fubara made the pledge at Government House, Port Harcourt during an enlarged meeting of key stakeholders, comprising representatives of the Nigerian Government, the state [] The post Rivers State Seeks Swift Resolution of Bille Gas Leak appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Bahamas Press
· Jul 9, 2026
Is the BPL PR Unit offline?
Dear BP, Sunday, 5th July 2026, will go down in history as one of the most consequential events in the history of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL). On that day, the BPL technical staff braved fire, personal injury, and other hazards to restore power to a generation grid that had ceased operating. Just as a []
Vanguard News
· Jun 28, 2026
Navy busts illegal fuel supply network, recovers 22,870 litres of diesel in Rivers
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigerian Navy has disrupted an illegal fuel distribution network operating through the creeks of Rivers State, recovering about 22,870 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in a major intelligence-led operation under Operation Delta Sentinel. The Director of Information, Nigerian Navy, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in [] The post Navy busts illegal fuel supply network, recovers 22,870 litres of diesel in Rivers appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Independent
· Jul 6, 2026
Cuba has island-wide blackout, leaving 10 million in darkness due to fuel shortage
This latest power crisis comes amid severe fuel shortages that have plagued Cuba since January
The Namibian
· Jun 21, 2026
Namibia’s Digital Economy Needs Cybersecurity as Much as It Needs Connectivity
ON 6 MARCH, something quietly broke inside the Namibia Airports Company. The company described it as a limited disruption. The full picture only surfaced on 19 March, when the INC Ransomware Group announced the attack and the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team confirmed it. Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) spokesperson Mufaro Nesongano said [] The post Namibia’s Digital Economy Needs Cybersecurity as Much as It Needs Connectivity appeared first on The Namibian.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 2, 2026
Flood: TCN restores electricity supply to Lagos
Electricity supply has been restored to parts of Lagos State that were thrown into darkness after severe flooding disrupted operations at a major transmission facility. The spokesperson for the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Ndidi Mbah, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to Mbah, TCN successfully restored its 60-megavolt-ampere (MVA) transformer, [] Flood: TCN restores electricity supply to Lagos
Fark
· Jul 7, 2026
Cuba power grid collapses, entire country without electricity. So like Texas but an island [Scary]
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BNO News
· Jul 6, 2026
Cuba suffers nationwide blackout after power grid collapses
Cuba’s national power grid has collapsed, causing a nationwide blackout across the island, according to state officials. The cause was not immediately known. The Electric Union of Cuba reported the failure around noon Monday, saying the country’s National Electric System had suffered a “total disconnection” and that authorities were investigating the cause. The collapse came [] The post Cuba suffers nationwide blackout after power grid collapses appeared first on BNO News.
Qatar News Agency
· Jul 8, 2026
Bahrain: Power Supply Restored to Affected Areas
Manama, July 08 (QNA) - The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) in Bahrain announced that the power supply has been restored to all areas affected by the outage earlier last night.
ABC7 New York
· Jul 5, 2026
Powerful storms cause massive power outages; Paramus outage could extend into midweek
Saturday's storm wreaked havoc across New Jersey as the extreme wind toppled dozens of trees onto wires. According to an update from Mayor Christopher DiPiazza in Paramus, power may not be fully restored until midweek.
KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette
· Jul 6, 2026
Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville
Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville
Yemen Press Agency
· Jun 28, 2026
Aden faces 18-hour daily power outages amidst soaring summer temperatures
ADEN, June 28 (YPA) – A severe electricity crisis has gripped the southern Yemeni city of Aden and neighboring governorates under the Saudi control, with power outages reaching up to 18 hours a day amid soaring summer temperatures and a persistent deficit in generation capacity. Under the current rolling blackout schedule, residents receive only two []
UrduPoint
· Jun 25, 2026
WAPDA restores damaged Gomal Zam power generating unit
WAPDA restores damaged Gomal Zam power generating unit
Libyan News Agency
· Jul 1, 2026
Libya: Power outages...an old crisis recurring
Libya / Power Outages / Old Crisis / Recurring
The Economic Times
· Jul 3, 2026
UP: Packaged drinking water unit shut
UP: Packaged drinking water unit shut
teleSUR English
· Jul 10, 2026
Cuba Initiates Recovery Protocols After Second Electrical System Disconnection of Week
The Cuba’s Ministry of Energy and Mines reported a new total disconnection of the National Electric System this Friday and immediately activated emergency recovery protocols to restore electricity nationwide. The Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) and the Electric Union (UNE, in Spanish) confirmed that adverse weather conditions in the central region of the island, []
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