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The Funniest Memes From Spain’s Mass Blackout That Caused Unprecedented Chaos

Instead of panicking, those in Spain and Portugal affected by the power outage turned to social media for a healthy dose of humor.

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Fact check: Did wind and solar really cause Portugal and Spain’s mass blackout?

Investigations are ongoing into what went wrong with the electricity system, which impacted some 60 million people.

Euronews

Iberian Peninsula blackout sparks spread of false theories online

With the lights now coming back on in the Iberian Peninsula, Euroverify fact-checks some of the false claims that circulated during Monday's unprecedented blackout.

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Pedro Sánchez vows to find the cause of huge power cut in Spain and Portugal

Rare weather conditions also thought unlikely to be behind blackout as 99.95% of Spain’s electricity supply is restored

The Guardian - UK

Spain and Portugal scramble to restore electricity after a still-unexplained power outage

Officials in Spain and Portugal are racing to restore electricity after a huge power outage that grounded flights, paralyzed metro systems, disrupted mobile communications and shut down ATMs, upending the lives of tens of millions of people and turning airports and train stations into campgrounds for stranded travelers

The Independent UK

Spain and Portugal hit by sweeping power outage: Here is what we know

Spain’s Interior Ministry declared a state of emergency after a nationwide blackout paralysed much of the Iberian Peninsula. Work is still underway as technicians scramble to restore power.

Euronews

Electricity restored to 90% of Spain and most of Portugal after massive power outage

The outage, blamed by operators on temperature variations, left tens of millions without electricity

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How Trump is prompting China to change its relationship with the world

China has spent much of the past two months shoring up friendships both near and far. Two rounds of ministerial meetings with regional rivals Japan and South Korea took place in Tokyo and Seoul at the end of March.

The Conversation

Millions could still spend night in the dark as Spain and Portugal work to restore power

Spain's national cybersecurity office stated that it had gathered evidence suggesting the power outage could be the result of a cyberattack, but this claim has been denied by Portuguese and EU officials.

Euronews

Spain scraps €6.6m arms order from Israeli company after outcry

Coalition allies of Pedro Sánchez said the purchase of millions of bullets jeopardised country’s efforts to hold Israel to account over war in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Spanish deputy PM’s party calls for cancellation of Israeli arms order

Leftwing party says €6.6m order for bullets from Israeli firm breaches coalition government agreements

The Guardian - UK

Spain to meet NATO 2% defence target by 2025

The Spanish Prime Minister confirmed an additional €10.4 billion investment in defence and security to bring the country's spending from 1.28% of GDP in 2024 to the 2% NATO target agreed in 2014.

Euronews

Spain unveils €11bn plan to reach long-delayed Nato defence spending target

Spanish PM says ‘industrial and technological plan’ will ensure country commits to spending 2% of GDP on defence

The Guardian - UK

Spain to reach NATO's spending goal of 2% of GDP on defense this year

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain will meet NATO’s defense spending target this year as pressure grows on the eurozone’s fourth-largest economy and NATO laggard to boost its military expenditure

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Euronews

Raising a unified European army: myth or reality?

Some European leaders have recently renewed calls for the creation of a European army—an idea that has long stalled on the continent. But is it time to revive it? Not for now, and likely not in the longer term either, several EU officials told Euronews.

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'The world of literature is mourning': How Mario Vargas Llosa brought Spanish to splendour

The world of literature is mourning the death of Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian Nobel Prize winner. He was 89. The author of 'The Feast of the goats' leaves behind an indelible legacy. With sadness and admiration, fans and friends have described him as an 'eternal scribe.'

International Business Times

Xi Jinping Says China 'Not Afraid' as Beijing Hits Back With 125% Tariffs on US Goods

China hits US goods with 125% tariffs as Xi Jinping says the nation is "not afraid" of American pressure.

Euronews

As Trump brings the EU and China closer, reality keeps pulling them apart

The chaos unleashed by Donald Trump's tariffs has fuelled speculation of an imminent rapprochement between the European Union and China. But the cold hard facts might stand in the way.

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The Independent UK

Tragic Manhattan helicopter crash hits home back in Barcelona

Condolences were pouring in Friday for the Barcelona family that perished in a helicopter accident an ocean away, from Spain’s prime minister to the company where the parents worked and the school where their children studied

Euronews

Xi calls for fair global governance during meeting with Spain's Sánchez

Tariffs announced last week and than paused by US President Donald Trump could push the European Union to pursue more trade with China, the world's third-largest consumer market after the US and the EU.

Euronews

Hawks v doves: How EU member states are facing off amid US trade war

During the 90-day pause in transatlantic trade tensions, the EU is aiming to refine its strategy for addressing US tariffs, while hoping to enter into negotiations with Washington. However, the bloc remains divided between hawks and doves on how best to proceed.

The Guardian - UK

China raises US tariffs to 125% as Xi invites EU to team up against Trump ‘bullying’

Chinese leader canvasses Spain and other trading partners on how to tackle economic fallout as market turmoil continues

The Independent UK

Spain’s prime minister visits China to strengthen ties with Trump's top tariff target

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is visiting China, the top target of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs

Euronews

Spain's Pedro Sánchez aims for closer trade ties with China amid US tariffs uncertainty

Washington has criticised Spain's outreach to China with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying cosying up to Beijing is like 'cutting your own throat.'

The Guardian - UK

EU suspends retaliatory 25% tariffs on US goods after Trump U-turn

‘We want to give negotiations a chance,’ says Ursula von der Leyen in announcement of 90-day pause

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