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No power, no problem. How some in Spain and Portugal defied the outage and embraced the present

The blackout that engulfed the Iberian Peninsula on Monday was chaotic and stressful for many

The Independent UK

The rocky pathway into pro cycling - Troy Fields overcomes concussion, broken bones to restart career with 'unfinished business' at US Nationals

21-year-old is ready to rejoin the peloton after a Challenge Mallorca crash and time off from being struck by driver of a car while training

Cycling News

Could the UK be vulnerable to a nationwide power outage like Spain and Portugal?

‘Be careful what we wish for’ in pivot towards net zero, warns director of Aberdeen University’s Centre for Energy Transition

The Independent UK

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Britain struck by unusual power activity hours before blackouts in Spain and Portugal

Britain’s grid operator confirms it is investigating unexplained changes in electricity frequency seen on Sunday

The Independent UK

EasyJet issue three-day Spain and Portugal travelling warning after power blackout

Travel operator easyJet has issued a three-day travel warning for Spain and Portugal following a major power blackout.

The Independent UK

EU governments discuss action on disinformation over climate policy

Environment ministers discussed on Tuesday how to counter disinformation and propaganda targeting the EU's climate and environmental policies, less than 24 hours after a catastrophic power cut in Spain and Portugal gave wing to precisely the kind of fake news and spin that are causing concern.

Euronews

OPINION - What caused the power outage in Spain?...Tech & Science Daily

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Attention turns to renewable energy after Spain-Portugal blackout

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The Independent UK

Without power, Spain's trains were immobilized. Three travelers shared their tales

The blackout that paralyzed the Iberian Peninsula had an especially fierce impact on trains that run across Spain

The Independent UK

No 10 rejects ‘unfounded claims’ that renewables were behind power cuts in Spain

Widespread power cuts brought Spain and Portugal to a standstill on Monday.

Evening Standard

What we know about power outage in Spain, Portugal

Authorities are still working to find out what caused one of Europe’s worst blackouts.

Al Jazeera

Is France protected from a major power outage as seen in Spain and Portugal?

After an electricity blackout plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness, France remained largely untouched. But how vulnerable is the country to such an event?

Euronews

Interconnectivity: The Cornerstone Of The European Electricity Network

Interconnected electricity networks -- the cornerstone of the European system and designed to improve security of supply -- made it possible to contain the massive power outage on the Iberian peninsula.

International Business Times

What is 'induced atmospheric vibration' and did it really cause power outages across Spain and Portugal?

Power blackouts that left millions of people across Spain and Portugal without electricity may have been caused by a bizarre atmospheric phenomenon, though the true cause is yet to be determined.

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Euronews

Europe's 'wake up call': What lessons can be learned from Spain and Portugal's power outage?

The International Energy Agency (IEA) says the world must add or replace 80 million km of grids by 2040 to meet climate targets and support energy security.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Spain's devastating power outage could happen to the UK too – here's why

Like Spain, Britain is increasingly dependent on unreliable wind and solar electricity

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De Minaur emerges from Madrid blackout to reach last-16

With power back on across Spain, Aussie No.1 Alex de Minaur has emphatically turned out the lights on Denis Shapovalov's run at the Madrid Open.

The Conversation

Spain and Portugal power cut: how public and official responses have prevented this energy emergency from becoming a crisis

For Spain and Portugal, 28 April 2025 will go down in history as the day of “el gran apagón”, the big blackout. The outage, which affected the two countries simultaneously, was one of the 15 largest power cuts in world history in terms of the number of people affected, with…

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The Independent UK

Did Spain’s push for renewable energy have any impact on its mass power blackout?

Spain is one of Europe's biggest producers of solar and wind power

International Business Times

Candles And Radios In Demand In Spain As Blackout Lessons Sink In

Madrid residents returned to work Tuesday a day after a crippling nationwide blackout in Spain with a renewed sense of the necessity of candles, cash and battery-powered radios for emergencies.

Euronews

After the blackout in Spain and Portugal, is Germany prepared for such an emergency?

A widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal paralysed the countries' infrastructure for several hours. How well prepared is Germany to handle a similar emergency?

Autosport

Pirelli set for MotoGP tyre test at Aragon before 2027 debut

Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli is preparing to test the new compounds it is developing for MotoGP during an event in Spain later this year, Autosport has learned.

Motorsport

Pirelli to test MotoGP tires in Aragon ahead of 2027 debut

Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli is preparing to test the new compounds it is developing for MotoGP during an event in Spain later this year, Motorsport.com has learned. The test will see five manufacturers trial new compounds that Pirelli is developing ahead of its MotoGP debut in 2027.

The Guardian - UK

What caused the blackout in Spain and Portugal and did renewable energy play a part?

The countries boast high levels of wind and solar on their grids, leading to speculation about the robustness of the technology

Evening Standard

Could over-reliance on renewable energy be to blame for Spain and Portugal blackouts?

Net zero is vital for safeguarding the planet, but renewable energy sources could leave people vulnerable to blackouts in emergency situations

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