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Spain’s Interior Ministry declared a state of emergency after a massive power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, knocking out traffic lights and forcing the evacuation of subway systems in both countries, among other disruptions.
About half of Spain has seen power restored, while full restoration is expected to occur sometime Tuesday.
A graph on Spain’s electricity network website that shows power demand across the country indicated a steep drop at around 12:15 p.m. local time, from 27,500 megawatts to near 15,000, according to the Associated Press.
“Due to extreme temperature variations in the interior of Spain, there were anomalous oscillations in the very high-voltage lines, a phenomenon known as induced atmospheric vibration,” REN, Portugal's grid operator, was quoted as saying. “These oscillations caused synchronization failures between the electrical systems, leading to successive disturbances across the interconnected European network.”
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Wes Streeting’s ex-aide Samuel Gould given suspended sentence after exposing himself to girl

Gould, 33, has already been sacked by the minister after admitting two counts of indecent exposure. Mr Streeting previously spoke of his “horror” at the offences.

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Why Crimea is so important to Russia and Ukraine

The peninsula, which was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014, has long been coveted by Moscow, which wants Ukraine to officially surrender the territory as part of a peace deal – something Ukraine does not want to do.
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People in Crimea watching a speech by Vladimir Putin in 2022. Pic: AP

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The Kerch Bridge in flames after being hit in October 2022. Pic: AP

You wouldn’t steal a font: Famous anti-piracy campaign may have used pirated typeface

The dramatic adverts, which compared pirating films to stealing cars, handbags and televisions, became a piece of pop culture history, with spoofs spawned for years afterwards.

The conclave to select the next pope will begin on Wednesday, May 7, according to the Vatican.
The date was confirmed Monday by papal spokesman Matteo Bruni following the April 21 death of Pope Francis.
The Vatican also announced “the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public from Monday 28 April 2025 for the requirements of the Conclave.”
An estimated 200,000 people attended a special Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on Sunday by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's secretary of state.
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“The shepherd whom the Lord gave to his people, Pope Francis, has ended his earthly life and has left us,” Parolin said in his homily. “The grief at his departure, the sense of sadness that assails us, the turmoil we feel in our hearts, the sense of bewilderment: we are experiencing all of this, like the apostles grieving over the death of Jesus. Yet, the Gospel tells us tha..

Israel is ‘starving, killing and displacing’ Gaza civilians, Palestinian envoy tells UN court

Israel denies deliberately targeting civilians and aid staff and did not attend the hearing at the International Court of Justice on Monday.
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A protester outside the International Court of Justice on Monday. Pic: AP

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Palestinians wait to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen, in Beit Lahiya. Pic: Reuters

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An Israeli air strike hit a home in Beit Lahia, killing 10 people. Pic: AP

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‘Powerful individuals’ at BBC making lives of colleagues ‘unbearable’, says chairman

BBC chairman Samir Shah's remarks came as the findings of a review into the BBC's workplace culture were released in the wake of the Huw Edwards scandal.

Teen driver who caused deaths of three students weeks after passing test detained for two years

Edward Spencer admitted causing the deaths of three of his fellow student by careless driving six weeks after passing his test.

Schoolgirl who attempted to murder teachers and pupil in Wales detained for 15 years

The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was previously found guilty of attempting to murder Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin – and a fellow pupil.