Union strikes in France lead to 60% of refining capacity being taken off line, ExxonMobil temporarily limits supply to customers in France
A strike at ExxonMobil over pay in France has led to the company having to temporarily limit the supply of refined petroleum products to its customers in France.
food
WATCH: Large fire breaks out at the world’s largest produce market and distribution center in Paris
Videos online show a large fire broke out at the well-known Rungis produce market in Paris, France on Sunday, September 25.
germany
Germany nationalizes gas importer as the region faces an energy crisis
Germany announced that it has officially nationalized the gas importer company Uniper as the region continues to deal with an energy crisis.
africa
U.S. Climate czar John Kerry warns Africa against long-term natural gas projects, while over 600 million people in Africa lack access to electricity
While speaking at a conference in Senegal, U.S. Climate envoy John Kerry cautioned Africa against looking at natural gas as a long-term solution for modernizing its energy grid.
energy
The European Central Bank says it will not provide financing for European energy firms
The President of the European Central Bank said that it will not be providing short-term financing lines to struggling European energy firms amid the energy crisis.
inflation
Goldman Sachs warns that inflation in the UK could hit 22% by next year
The investment bank Goldman Sachs is forecasting that the UK could see inflation hitting 22% by 2023 if energy prices continue upward.
energy
Google searches for ‘firewood’ explodes in Germany amid energy crisis
In recent months, Google searches for ‘firewood’ has exploded from years prior as the country faces a mounting energy crisis.
canada
Former espionage officer says numerous Canadian politicians are on China’s payroll
A former espionage officer said numerous Canadian politicians are secretly on China’s payroll.
Big Tech
Apple tells Taiwan suppliers to label products ‘made in China’ instead of ‘made in Taiwan’
In a report, Apple has asked its Taiwan-based suppliers to start labeling their products as having been made in China.
china
Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey tweets “End the CCP” in response to a report on Beijing lockdowns
On August 6, 2022, Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and CEO of Square tweeted out “End the CCP”.
Poll: Nearly 9 in 10 Canadians are tightening household budgets in the face of rising inflation
Poll: Nearly 9 in 10 Canadians are tightening household budgets in the face of rising inflation
Florida
WATCH: Hurrican Ian is underway across Florida with flash flooding
WATCH: Hurrican Ian is underway across Florida with flash flooding
canada
Environment Minister says oil and gas companies should invest profits to show their commitment to climate action, otherwise a windfall tax could be imposed
Environment Minister says oil and gas companies should invest profits to show their commitment to climate action, otherwise a windfall tax could be imposed
poilievre
WATCH: Poilievre faces off against Trudeau for the first time as Conservative leader
WATCH: Poilievre faces off against Trudeau for the first time as Conservative leader
recession
FedEx CEO warns of an impending “worldwide recession”
FedEx CEO warns of an impending “worldwide recession”
