Energy

Germany's Merz promises arms cooperation as he seeks more Qatari energy

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, in Doha, Qatar, February 5, 2026. Amiri Diwan/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY

Environmental group Greenpeace stages protest in Milan as Olympic torch arrives in the city

Civic workers remove a symbolic installation by environmental activists from Greenpeace, on the day they stage a protest near the Duomo di Milano, as the Olympic torch arrives in Milan, Italy, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco

Ukraine energy minister warns of more power cuts, possible Russian attacks

Ukrainian Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal stands on the day of a meeting under the European defence and foreign ministers format in Brussels, Belgium, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Serbia seeks EU gas deals as it reduces Russian supplies, says President Vucic

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attends an interview with Reuters in Belgrade, Serbia, February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Djordje Kojadinovic

In calls with Trump and Putin, Xi sets stage for US meeting, reaffirms Russian ties

Mr Donald Trump said on Truth Social the two leaders spoke on trade, military issues, Taiwan, the war in Ukraine and Iran, as well as his April trip to China which he “very much look forward to”.

Ukraine awaits US reaction to overnight Russian attacks, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaking at a press conference with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb 3.

Ukraine to adjust peace negotiators’ work after ‘record’ Russia strike, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaking to the media during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb 3.

Greenpeace takes aim at Eni's role as Milano Cortina sponsor

China coal plant building surges despite record renewable energy additions

Despite the rapid growth of renewable energy, coal remains a key source of energy for power generation in China. PHOTO: REUTERS

Trump says Mexico will stop sending oil to energy-starved Cuba

FILE PHOTO: A floating power plant is docked on Havana Bay, after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to stop Venezuelan oil and money from reaching the island as Cubans brace for worsening fuel shortages amid regular power outages, in Havana, Cuba January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez/File Photo

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