4 h. ago Almost 50% of power restored in Spain as the cause of the blackout remains a mystery

Portugal’s grid operator said the outage may have been caused by a “rare” atmospheric phenomenon.

Politics

5 h. ago ‘Strong oscillation’ in European grid behind power outage in Spain and Portugal as some flights cancelled at Dublin Airport

‘Strong oscillation’ in European grid behind power outage in Spain and Portugal as some flights cancelled at Dublin Airport  The Irish Independent

Transport

5 h. ago Spain power outage: People trapped in lifts and metros while ATMs go dark as country left ‘stunned’

Chaos engulfs country as buses and trains stop, cash machines go dark and people are trapped in unlit metros and lifts

Politics

5 h. ago 35% of power restored in Spain as prime minister says 'no conclusive information' about cause of blackout

Portugal’s grid operator said the outage may have been caused by a “rare” atmospheric phenomenon.

Politics

6 h. ago High Court judges to hear TD's case on 'super junior' minister appointments being unconstitutional

The three-judge divisional court is expected to sit in July to hear the Sinn Fein TD's legal challenge.

Events

6 h. ago 20% of power restored in Spain as prime minister says 'no conclusive information' about cause of blackout

Portugal’s grid operator said the outage may have been caused by a “rare” atmospheric phenomenon.

Politics

7 h. ago Power outage update: Spain declares state of emergency; Portugal grid operator says issue caused by rare phenomenon

Dublin Airport operator says 13 flights have been cancelled in connection with European disruptions

Politics

7 h. ago Canadians head to polls after car ramming killed 11 and Trump repeats call for ’51st state’

Prime minister Mark Carney’s Liberals held a 2.7-point lead over the Conservative, according to one poll

Politics

7 h. ago Canadians head to polls after car ramming killed 11 and Trump repeats call for ‘cherished 51st’ state

Prime minister Mark Carney’s Liberals held a 2.7-point lead over the Conservative, according to one poll

Politics

8 h. ago 'No conclusive information' about cause of blackout, Spain's PM says as millions still impacted

Spain’s national road authority has urged motorists to stop using the roads for the duration of the blackout.

Politics

8 h. ago Flight cancellations at Dublin Airport as large areas of Spain and Portugal hit by power outage

Flight cancellations at Dublin Airport as large areas of Spain and Portugal hit by power outage  The Irish Independent

Events

9 h. ago Widespread power cuts across Spain and Portugal may have been caused by 'rare' atmospheric event

Spain’s national road authority has urged motorists to stop using the roads for the duration of the blackout.

Politics

9 h. ago LIVE: Dublin Airport flights cancelled following Spain and Portugal power outage

LIVE: Dublin Airport flights cancelled following Spain and Portugal power outage  Dublin Live

Transport

10 h. ago ‘No one should have to risk their life to earn a living’: Remembering those killed or injured at work

Minister joins union and industry representatives at ceremony in Dublin to mark Workers’ Memorial Day

Events

10 h. ago Power outage in Spain and Portugal hits trains, traffic lights and cash machines

The Portuguese National Cybersecurity Centre have issued a statement saying there was no sign the outage was due to a cyberattack.

Events

11 h. ago Spain and Portugal power outage caused by rare atmospheric phenomenon, says operator

Portuguese grid operator says fault in Spanish grid is related to a rare atmospheric phenomenon

Politics

12 h. ago Large areas of Spain and Portugal hit by power outage as Dublin Airport says flights may be affected

Large areas of Spain and Portugal hit by power outage as Dublin Airport says flights may be affected  The Irish Independent

Events

12 h. ago Large areas of Spain and Portugal hit by power outage as Dublin Airport says flights may be impacted

Large areas of Spain and Portugal hit by power outage as Dublin Airport says flights may be impacted  The Irish Independent

Events

13 h. ago Major power cut reported across Spain and Portugal knocking out transport and payments

Spanish generator Red Electrica said the incident had affected the Iberian peninsula, and there were reports that parts of France were also hit.

Politics

13 h. ago Millions impacted by power cuts across Spain and Portugal as trains, networks and traffic lights hit

Spain’s national road authority DGT urged motorists to stop using the roads for the duration of the blackout.

Economics