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Ukraine's grid operator says energy situation has 'significantly' worsened

A State Emergency Service employee checks a generator next to a tent of a government-run humanitarian aid point, where residents can warm up, charge their devices, get hot drinks and psychological support, installed next to apartment buildings during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
A State Emergency Service employee checks a generator next to a tent of a government-run humanitarian aid point, where residents can warm up, charge their devices, get hot drinks and psychological support, installed next to apartment buildings during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Spain's deadly rail accidents prompt maintenance investment debate

FILE PHOTO: Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in the accident, at the site of a deadly derailment of two high-speed trains near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Susana Vera/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in the accident, at the site of a deadly derailment of two high-speed trains near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Susana Vera/File Photo

Poland sends hundreds of generators to Ukraine as Russia strikes energy system

A resident stands near tents of a government-run humanitarian aid points, where residents can warm up, charge their devices, get hot drinks and psychological support, installed next to apartment buildings, during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov
A resident stands near tents of a government-run humanitarian aid points, where residents can warm up, charge their devices, get hot drinks and psychological support, installed next to apartment buildings, during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov

Russia likely to keep trying to damage Baltic Sea infrastructure, Finland says

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, December 31, 2025. Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/via REUTERS
Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, December 31, 2025. Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/via REUTERS

Almost 60% of Kyiv without power as Russian strikes shatter grid

Children use a flashlight as they slide down a snow slope during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 20, 2026. Picture taken with long exposure. REUTERS/Vladyslav Sodel
Children use a flashlight as they slide down a snow slope during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 20, 2026. Picture taken with long exposure. REUTERS/Vladyslav Sodel

Ukraine’s Parliament without power and water after Russian strike

Ukrainian lawmakers attend a parliament session, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Andrii Nesterenko
Ukrainian lawmakers attend a parliament session, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Andrii Nesterenko

Mayor tells AFP 600,000 fled Kyiv this month after Russian energy strikes

Mayor Vitali Klitschko speaking during an interview with AFP at his office in Kyiv on Jan 20.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko speaking during an interview with AFP at his office in Kyiv on Jan 20.

Explainer-Spain's high-speed train crash: what happened?

Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in the accident, at the site of a deadly derailment of two high-speed trains near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Susana Vera
Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in the accident, at the site of a deadly derailment of two high-speed trains near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Susana Vera

Russia hits energy system in several regions of Ukraine, Kyiv says

Residents observe a damaged car at the site of the Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Nina Liashonok
Residents observe a damaged car at the site of the Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Nina Liashonok

Morocco banish any doubts about ability to host 2030 World Cup

Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Final - Senegal v Morocco - Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - January 18, 2026 General view inside the stadium during extra time REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Final - Senegal v Morocco - Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - January 18, 2026 General view inside the stadium during extra time REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.