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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

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

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

The Independent UK

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Spain’s criminal court to investigate whether 'computer sabotage' caused blackout

Top judge says ‘cyberterrorism’ is among possible explanations for blackout

Evening Standard

Power Back In Spain, Portugal After Massive Blackout

Spain and Portugal recovered their electricity supply and a semblance of normalcy on Tuesday after a crippling blackout of unknown causes that disrupted daily life for millions.

International Business Times

Home Secretary considers UK security after Europe sees major blackout

The UK has been looking at how to deal with “different kinds of challenges and threats”, the Home Secretary has said, after a major power outage…

The National (Scotland)

What could have caused the major power outage in Spain and Portugal? Experts weigh in

Several scenarios have been put forward by experts as a possible cause behind the major power outage that plunged Spain and Portugal into disarray.

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Spain Scraps Contested Israeli Arms Deal After Uproar

Spain on Thursday cancelled a contract to buy bullets from an Israeli company following pressure from the Socialist-led government's far-left coalition partner -- a move swiftly condemned by Israel.

International Business Times

Spain halts controversial $7.5m deal to buy ammunition from Israeli company

PM Pedro Sanchez intervened to avoid a damaging political fallout with far-left allies in Spain’s coalition government.

Al Jazeera

Chinese President Xi Jinping kick-starts his 3-nation Southeast Asia tour as Trump flip-flops on tariffs

Xi arrived in Vietnam on Monday, and will visit Malaysia and Cambodia later this week. His visit comes just days after Trump put a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs.

Fortune

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.

Euronews

Macron calls US tariff pause ‘fragile’ and urges EU to stay strong

A decision to delay imposing tough new tariffs on the EU was a “fragile pause”, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday as he urged Europe to defend its interests and push for a fairer deal.

Radio France Internationale

What we know about victims of Hudson River helicopter crash in New York

Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, his wife and their three children were among six people killed when the helicopter plunged into the Hudson River

The Independent UK

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.

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International Business Times

China, EU Must 'Jointly Resist Unilateral Bullying', Xi Tells Spanish PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the European Union on Friday to join hands with Beijing in resisting "unilateral bullying", in reference to swingeing tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

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.'

International Business Times

Vietnam, Spain Pledge To Upgrade Ties After Tariff Shock

The leaders of Spain and Vietnam pledged on Wednesday to upgrade ties to the highest level, as the two countries attempt to manage the fallout from enormous tariffs imposed by Washington.

International Business Times

Spain PM Heads To China, Vietnam As US Tariff Blitz Bites

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez aims to open new market opportunities during a visit to China and Vietnam this week on the heels of US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

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The Independent UK

A rebel group begins handing weapons over to the Colombian government as peace talks advance

Colombia's defense ministry says a rebel group called the Commoners of the South has begun handing its weapons over to the government

The Independent UK

EU leaders condemn Trump’s ‘catastrophic’ tariffs as trade war opens up

EU leaders look to take steps to counter the 20 per cent tariffs on exports to the US brought in by Donald Trump

International Business Times

ReArm Europe? EU Re-thinks Name After Objections

The EU may be scrambling to boost its defences in the face of Russia and unpredictable US President Donald Trump -- but low-spending Spain and Italy insist Brussels avoids saying "rearm".

International Business Times

Colombia Warns Trump Against Drug Blacklisting

Colombia's defense minister on Sunday warned Donald Trump's administration against blacklisting his country for failing to curb drug exports, saying the decision would bring yet more cocaine to the United States.

International Business Times

Security Forces Taken Hostage By Colombian Guerillas Released: AFP

Twenty-eight police officers and one soldier held hostage in southwest Colombia were released Saturday, according to an AFP team on the ground.

Al Jazeera

World reacts after Donald Trump, JD Vance berate Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

Trump wrote on social media that Volodymyr Zelenskyy was not ‘ready for peace if America is involved’.

Evening Standard

Property in Spain: what the proposed taxes on foreign investment means for British buyers

Last week, Spain’s Prime Minister announced plans to introduce a tax of up to 100 per cent on property purchases by non-EU residents. Experts give their advice on what this means for British buyers

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