Power

Cheap energy – and earthquakes: The new power plant driving Britain crazy

The geothermal project at United Downs will power 10,000 homes and may enable district heating and lithium extraction, offering a clean energy solution while also causing minor earthquakes.

Geothermal power plant.
 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, January 8, 2023

How Israel can use soft power without compromising security - opinion

A column of smoke rises during multiple explosions in the early hours of the morning, in Caracas, Venezuela, January 3, 2026 in this screen grab obtained from video obtained by Reuters.

Trump says US captured President Maduro amid strikes, Venezuela declares national emergency

Iranian flag overlayed with a rising stock graph and 3D printed gas pump miniature are seen in this illustration taken June 23, 2025.

Following shutdown, Iraq expects Iranian gas supplies to resume within a week, official says


Forced blackouts may occur over heat-wave week

As temperatures surge during the next week, the IEC said it expects electricity demand to be extremely high.

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IEC warns of rolling blackouts ahead of heatwave

Customers are asked to refrain from using heavy appliances during peak hours of noon to 5 p.m.

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Do rabbis have too much power?

Rabbi Cohen explores the significance of rabbis in modern Judaism.

The Jerusalem Post

IDF assessment predicts Assad in power through 2013

Senior IDF official says prediction that Syrian president would fall within 1st year of uprising was "wrong," adding that while Assad may lose control of certain cities, he, his army will remain controlling Damascus.

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Who is the world's most influential Jew?

In anticipation of our upcoming 2012 list of world's most influential Jews, we're turning to you to weigh in and help us decide who makes the cut.

Influential Jews

800 pound gorilla

The Jerusalem Post

Shocking situation

Some of us have already been hit with the latest electricity bills, which are a whopping 25 percent higher than in the comparable period last year.

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'Egypt, Hamas agree to link electricity grids'

Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh signs three-stage deal with Egypt to end Gaza's energy crisis.

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Landau: Israel, Cyprus to link electricity grids

Cyprus to provide backup power station for Israel, and Israel will back up Cypriot infrastructure.

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'Egypt army to give new PM extra powers'

New PM Ganzouri says army to issue decree "within hours"; move could anger civilians already unhappy with his appointment.

Egyptian Prime Minister Kamal Ganzouri 311 (R)