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'Large-scale' IT outage hits companies worldwide
'Large-scale' IT outage hits companies worldwide
Technology
by  AFP

A major outage wrought havoc on global computer systems on Friday, grounding flights in the United States, derailing television broadcasts in the UK and impacting telecommunications in Australia. Sky News in the UK said the glitch had ended its morning news broadcasts, while Australian broadcaster ABC similarly reported a major "outage".

Australia, New Zealand hit by large-scale technical outage
Australia, New Zealand hit by large-scale technical outage
Technology
by  AFP

A large-scale outage wrought havoc on IT systems across Australia and New Zealand on Friday, causing travel delays, hampering television broadcasts, and forcing supermarket systems offline. Australia national broadcaster ABC said its systems had been crippled by a "major" glitch, derailing some television and radio broadcasts.

Renewable electricity to outstrip coal next year: IEA
Renewable electricity to outstrip coal next year: IEA
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The amount of electricity produced from renewable sources worldwide is set to surpass output from coal-fired plants for the first time in 2025, the International Energy Agency said Friday. Hydroelectric, solar, wind and other renewable sources are forecast to provide 35 percent of global supply next year, up from 30 percent in 2023, the agency said.