Europe February 26, 2024 Denmark ends investigation into Nord Stream pipeline attack, citing insufficient basis for criminal charges Danish authorities have closed an investigation into the 2022 explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipeline, citing a lack of sufficient grounds to pursue a criminal case.
US February 23, 2024 Gasoline with higher blends of ethanol to be sold in 8 Midwestern states year-round The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced a final rule allowing drivers in eight Midwestern states to use a higher blend of ethanol year-round.
US February 23, 2024 US regulators grant Native American tribes authority to block unwanted hydopower projects Federal regulators have shifted power dynamics for hydropower projects on Native American lands, granting tribes more authority to block the developments.
OPINION February 23, 2024 Biden cuts off clean energy exports while Kenyans cook with dung President Biden hopes to shore up support for re-election with his decree on LNG exports but the move makes Europe more vulnerable to Russian blackmail and hurts developing nations like Kenya.
Donald Trump February 23, 2024 Trump said he could end Ukraine war nearly a year ago but still hasn’t laid out specifics Former President Donald Trump has said he'd end the war in Ukraine in a matter of 24 hours but has not detailed what such a plan would look like.
Japan February 22, 2024 Whale dies after straying into Osaka Bay, Japanese officials confirm A nearly 40-foot whale has died after straying into a port in Japan's Osaka Bay, marking the third year in a row that whales have become stranded in the area.
Mexico February 21, 2024 Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano 'El Popo' spews plume of gas and ash Captivating video has posted online showing a volcano in Mexico known as "El Popo" spewing a huge plume of ash cloud into the evening sky on Tuesday.
Africa February 21, 2024 Somalia and Turkey strike defense deal to deter Ethiopia's access to sea through breakaway region Somalia has announced a defense deal with Turkey, focusing on improving maritime capabilities to counter Ethiopia's moves in Somaliland, officials say.
Seattle February 21, 2024 Coast Guard launches whale sighting alerts in Seattle so boats will steer clear The Coast Guard has launched a program to alert vessels of whale sightings in Washington state's Salish Sea in an effort to keep the whales safe from boat strikes and noise.
Latin America February 20, 2024 Oil spill in Trinidad pushes government to hire foreign experts to contain, remove capsized barge A barge that capsized off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago, causing an oil spill, has forced the closure of at least two schools and a national emergency declaration.
Italy February 20, 2024 Italy's northern Lombardy region bans heavy vehicles, imposes antismog measures due to air pollution Italy's Lombardy region has implemented strict anti-smog measures to address severe air pollution in Milan and surrounding provinces, according to officials.