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May 1, 2026 27 visible stories Energy & Climate

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Energy & Climate 1m ago

BBC apologises after power outage cuts World Snooker Championship semi-final live, switches to nature show

A power outage at the Crucible Theatre interrupted BBC’s live coverage of the 2026 World Snooker Championship semi-final between Mark Allen and Wu Yize for 12 minutes. BBC issued an apology, and despite the disruption, Allen regained his focus, leveling the match. The semi-final remains tightly contested heading into the final sessions.

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Times of India World

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Abu Dhabi’s OPEC exit begins its ascent of ‘peak oil’

The UAE’s exit marks a potential turning point for global oil governance

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The Hindu International

India · thehindu.com

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Energy & Climate 1m ago

Crude, Refining, Distribution: How Retail Price Of Gas Is Calculated

Because the price of crude oil is the largest element, most of the price at the pump is derived from the global oil market.

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NDTV World

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Times of India World • 1m ago

BBC apologises after power outage cuts World Snooker Championship semi-final live, switches to nature show

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India

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The Hindu International • 1m ago

Abu Dhabi’s OPEC exit begins its ascent of ‘peak oil’

The UAE’s exit marks a potential turning point for global oil governance

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India Comment

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Crude, Refining, Distribution: How Retail Price Of Gas Is Calculated

Because the price of crude oil is the largest element, most of the price at the pump is derived from the global oil market.

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India

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NHL-McDavid faces tough questions about Oilers future after early playoff exit

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to NHL-McDavid faces tough questions about Oilers future after early playoff exit.

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Upper, central parts of country expected to see dust storms, rain from May 2-5; extreme heat grips Sindh cities

RAWALPINDI/LAHORE/KARACHI: Pakistan is confronting a stark weather dichotomy this week, as extreme heat scorches southern parts of the country while central and northern regions brace for widespread dust storms, rain, an...

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The Hindu International • 1m ago

U.S.'s Hormuz coalition 'not in competition' with France, U.K.-led bid: French FM

The U.K. and France have led talks on a separate maritime effort, recently holding a meeting with more than 50 countries

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India World

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BBC World

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