Paris, France, March 3, 2026 (AFP) - Mideast war exposes fragile oil, gas dependency

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As in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine, the new war in the Middle East is exposing once again how far Europe and others lag in replacing imported fossil fuels with domestic solar and wind power, specialists say. The Russian invasion in 2022 triggered a massive energy crisis, particularly in Europe, where gas prices -- then largely dependent on imports from Russia -- soared. Four years later, the continent is instead importing liquid natural gas (......

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Goma, DR Congo, March 3, 2026 (AFP) - At least six die in DR Congo mine collapse

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Kuala Lumpur, March 3, 2026 (AFP) - Malaysia renews Lynas licence despite waste concerns

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Oslo, March 3, 2026 (AFP) - Rare-earth reserves at big Norway site revised upwards

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Geneva, March 3, 2026 (AFP) - Warming El Nino may return later this year: UN

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Banda Aceh, Indonesia, March 3, 2026 (AFP) - Strong quake hits off Indonesia's Sumatra island

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Jakarta, March 3, 2026 (AFP) - Strong quake hits off Indonesia's Sumatra island: USGS

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Manila, March 3, 2026 (AFP) - Helicopter crash kills two in Philippines

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Potosí, Bolivia, March 3, 2026 (AFP) - 'I couldn't breathe': The dark side of Bolivia's silver boom

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Kuwait City, March 2, 2026 (AFP) - Smoke rising from power station in north of Kuwait: witnesses to AFP

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Paris, France, March 2, 2026 (AFP) - El Nino may return in 2026 and make planet even hotter

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