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News Wrap: European Union says it will retaliate against attacks on energy networks

In our news wrap Wednesday, the European Union says it will retaliate against attacks on its energy networks after explosions damaged two pipelines in the Baltic Sea, Palestinian authorities say Israeli forces killed four Palestinians and wounded more than 40…

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Europe ramps up pipeline security in response to suspected sabotage in Baltic Sea

By Lorne Cook, Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press

European companies are ramping up security around pipelines and energy prices are climbing again as the suspected sabotage of two pipelines that deliver natural gas from Russia underscored the vulnerability of Europe’s energy infrastructure and prompted the EU to warn of possible…

Eiffel Tower to go dark earlier as Paris saves energy

By Nicolas Garriga, Barbara Surk, Associated Press

The French capital, like the rest of Europe, faces the risk of power shortages this winter amid dwindling supplies of natural gas from Russia.

Greece incentivizes state workers to save power

By Nicholas Paphitis, Associated Press

Greece's government has announced a carrot-and-stick drive to cut public sector energy use by 10 percent this year. It's linking compliance to funding and urging state employees to switch off lights and appliances when leaving the office.

Record-setting heat wave pushes California power grid to the brink

By Stephanie Sy, Murrey Jacobson, Dorothy Hastings

A record-setting heat wave has pushed California to the brink with the state facing its highest chance of rolling blackouts this year. Electricity demand forced the power grid operator to urge residents to conserve energy for an eighth straight day.

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New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss vows energy relief, rules out windfall tax

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss has ruled out a windfall tax on oil companies to pay for her plans to tackle the energy crisis.

Europe is facing an energy crisis as Russia cuts gas. Here's why

By David McHugh, Associated Press

Europe is struggling to contain an energy crisis that could lead to rolling blackouts, shuttered factories and a deep recession. The primary cause: Russia has choked off the supplies of cheap natural gas that the continent depended on for years…

California facing chance of blackouts amid heat wave and electrical grid demand

By Robert Jablon, Associated Press

State energy officials said the electrical load Tuesday afternoon could top 51,000 megawatts, the highest demand the state has ever seen.

Liz Truss becomes U.K. prime minister

By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press

peaking Tuesday outside 10 Downing St. hours after being formally appointed by Queen Elizabeth II, Truss said she would focus on tackling Britain’s energy crisis, struggling economy and overburdened health service.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says U.S. is "equal partner" with African countries

By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in South Africa that President Joe Biden's administration sees Africa's 54 nations as "equal partners" in tackling global problems.