7 h. ago Spain over the worst, investigating the causes and determined to prevent repeat of massive power blackout, PM says – Europe live

Spain and Portugal electricity services returning to normal after being hit by biggest power cut in recent European history Portuguese power network operator REN denied on Tuesday it was behind a message circulated on social media attributing the massive blackout across the Iberian peninsula to a rare atmospheric event, AFP reported.“REN confirms we did not put out this statement,” spokesperson Bruno Silva told AFP, without giving further details. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Office manager who bought Celtic FC tickets and other treats with company credit card sells home to repay former bosses

Karen Fitzpatrick, 54, from Coatbridge, siphoned off cash from PBR Building Services for almost five years.

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10 h. ago Questions begin as Spain and Portugal recover from largest power cut in recent European history – Europe live

Spain and Portugal report power supplies almost back to normal after day of chaos across the Iberian PeninsulaThe Spanish self-employed could have lost up to €1.3bn as a result of yesterday’s power cut, the Asociación de Trabajadores Autónomos estimated.In a report carried by the Spanish news agency EFE, the group said that “today is still a difficult day” with some reporting connectivity and transport issues. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Arsenal’s Declan Rice turns sights to winning midfield battle against PSG

Real Madrid could not live with his relentlessness but how will Rice fare against João Neves, Fabián Ruiz and Vitinha?Declan Rice went into Arsenal’s Champions League quarter‑final against Real Madrid knowing it was a chance to go to another level. Rise to the occasion against the kings of Europe and people would see the midfielder in a different light. Remember the boy who was kicked out of Chelsea at 14? The tearful one who travelled across London for a trial at West Ham, went on to captain them to their first trophy in 43 years, and left for £105m? Well, the thing you need to know about him is that he has never been afraid to meet a challenge head on and make people think twice about questioning his talent.So Rice backed himself when he faced Madrid and left Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric and Aurélien Tchouaméni in the shade by producing man-of-the-match displays in both legs. He drove Arsenal on, powering them forward, bending the tie to his will. Madrid, the re...

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23 h. ago Spain power outage LIVE: State of emergency declared amid major power outage across Iberian peninsula

Outage hits cities across Spain and Portugal, including capitals Madrid and Lisbon, knocking out metro networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines

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28 h. ago Spain power outage LIVE: 'Rare atmospheric phenomenon' causes major power outage across Iberian peninsula

Outage hits cities across Spain and Portugal, including capitals Madrid and Lisbon, knocking out metro networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines

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28 h. ago Spain power outage LIVE: 'Extraordinary' blackout across Iberian peninsula could last into night leaving millions in darkness

Outage hits cities across Spain and Portugal, including capitals Madrid and Lisbon, knocking out metro networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines

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67 h. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Copa del Rey final result and reaction after Barcelona take spoils in Clasico

The build-up to El Clasico showpiece has not been short on drama

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68 h. ago Barcelona v Real Madrid: Copa del Rey final, extra time – live

Updates from the 9pm BST kick-off at La CartujaContact Luke McLaughlin | Live scores around Europe12min: Lamine Yamal makes a bright run down the right for Barcelona. The score is nil-nil.“I’d love to watch the game but a 10pm kick-off is getting a bit too near my bedtime,” emails Mark. “How do the players put up with it? It must be hard to be at your peak performance level so late in the day. Good night. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Copa del Rey final match stream, latest score and goal updates

The build-up to El Clasico showpiece has not been short on drama

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3 d. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Copa del Rey final match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

The build-up to El Clasico showpiece has not been short on drama

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3 d. ago How to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid: TV channel and live stream for Copa del Rey final today

The two La Liga heavyweights clash in the Copa del Rey final

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4 d. ago Emma Raducanu vs Marta Kostyuk LIVE: Brit fights back to level at one set all in Madrid Open second round

The British No. 2 continues her Madrid campaign against 24th seed Marta Kostyuk

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4 d. ago Emma Raducanu vs Marta Kostyuk LIVE: Brit trails by a set in Madrid Open second round

The British No. 2 continues her Madrid campaign against 24th seed Marta Kostyuk

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4 d. ago Emma Raducanu vs Marta Kostyuk LIVE: Brit bids to reach Madrid Open third round

The British No. 2 continues her Madrid campaign against 24th seed Marta Kostyuk

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5 d. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Copa del Rey final prediction, kick

Huge Copa del Rey final is upon us

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6 d. ago Emma Raducanu vs Suzan Lamens LIVE: Raducanu wins in straight sets at the Madrid Open

Raducanu earned her first win of the clay-court season by beating Lamens 7-6 6-2 in the opening round

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6 d. ago Emma Raducanu vs Suzan Lamens LIVE: Raducanu leads after winning first

Raducanu returns to action after producing a brilliant run at the Miami Open last month

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6 d. ago Emma Raducanu vs Suzan Lamens LIVE: Raducanu escapes second break in tight first set at Madrid Open

Raducanu returns to action after producing a brilliant run at the Miami Open last month

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6 d. ago What channel is Getafe vs Real Madrid? FREE live stream, TV, ref and team news for La Liga clash

Carlo Ancelotti's men head to the Coliseum as the pulsating title race with Barcelona hits high gear

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