78 m. ago Living Nostradamus issues gloomy warning over mass blackouts in Spain and Portugal

Athos Salomé, 38, from Brazil, is often referred to as the 'Living Nostradamus' says yesterday's blackout was just 'a rehearsal' and the world needs to prepare for more

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2 h. ago Foreign Office warning for holidaymakers to Spain and Portugal after power outage

The extensive blackouts in Spain and Portugal impacted more than 50 million people on Monday, April 28.

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5 h. ago UK tourists in Spain warned of 90kmh wind gusts as amber weather alerts issued

Amber and yellow weather warnings are in place in Spain and the Canary Islands on Tuesday, April 29

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5 h. ago What caused the Spain and Portugal blackouts? Experts say incident is a warning

From cyber attack to blame on renewables, conspiracy theories have exploded in wake of Spain and Portugal’s power outage

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5 h. ago Warning over Spain holiday rule that could see you banned from entering for three years

Millions of Brits flock to Spain every year to enjoy the Mediterranean climate, stunning beaches, and historic architecture - but there are some important rules to be aware of

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24 h. ago Foreign Office issues travel warning for Spain and Portugal after huge power outage

The widespread blackout has caused major disruptions in both countries

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24 h. ago Spain and Portugal power outage live: warnings of six to 10 hours to restore supplies across Spain

Official from Spanish grid operator says outage is an unprecedented incident and declines to comment on causesHave you been affected by the power outages?We are just getting a line from Reuters news agency saying that the Conclave to elect new pope will start on 7 May, according to its source.We have not independently verified this report. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Major airline warns passengers to avoid airport until further notice following power outage in Spain and Portugal

Spain and Portugal have been hit by widespread blackouts, with millions plunged into darkness amid scenes of mayhem across major European cities.

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26 h. ago Spain and Portugal power outage live: warnings of six to ten hours to restore supplies across Spain

Official from Spanish grid operator says outage is an unprecedented incident and declines to comment on causesWe are just getting a line from Reuters news agency saying that the Conclave to elect new pope will start on 7 May, according to its source.We have not independently verified this report. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Louis Theroux: The Settlers paints a grim picture of life in the West Bank

Fourteen years after his first trip to the illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine, Theroux returns to find entrenched hostility, tacit government endorsement and a worsening security situation

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3 d. ago Sister Europe by Nell Zink review – all the ideas Trump deems most dangerous

This comedy of manners set among Berlin’s cultural elite is a prescient interrogation of language, identity and powerOn 7 March 2025 the New York Times published a list of words that the Trump administration was systematically culling from government documents and educational materials. This list, which includes the words “gender ideology”, “affirming care”, “confirmation bias”, “ethnicity”, “identity”, “immigrants”, “racism”, “prostitute”, “political”, “intersectional” and “privilege”, reads like a bingo card for Nell Zink’s astonishingly prescient new novel, Sister Europe, in which a large cast of racially, economically and gender-diverse characters convene over the course of a single evening to attend a literary awards ceremony in Berlin.On its surface, Sister Europe is a comedy of manners set among Berlin’s exclusive and elusive cultural elite. The prose is searingly quick, revelatory and funny: Zink’s dialogue reads like our best plays. Entertaining banter could ...

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3 d. ago Kanye West joins streaming service Twitch — gets banned after seven minutes

While streaming, the rapper performed a Nazi salute and said: ‘Heil Hitler’

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4 d. ago Pop band Five reveal sneaky Simon Cowell habit during their heyday

‘He had it down to a fine art,’ said the singers

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5 d. ago MP says he will not be intimidated after being banned from entering Russia

Bolton West MP Phil Brickell has been 'sanctioned' by the Kremlin following a recent visit to Ukraine

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6 d. ago Alice Cooper says he thrives on proving people wrong: ‘I am defiant about this’

Shock rocker is still going strong at 77 and just announced a new album with his band’s original lineup

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7 d. ago Big Bang Theory star admits writers ‘hit a wall’ with her character

‘I’m always happy to show up,’ actor said

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8 d. ago British families warned over 5 essential documents needed to take children abroad

With millions of Brits flocking to EU hotspots like Spain, Italy and Greece this Easter - a legal expert has warned that certain parents will need to bring five essential documents

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9 d. ago Holidaymakers warned as new tourism protests to wreak chaos at top destination

Tourists planning to go to Spain are being warned of new protests that could cause chaos for holidaymakers as anti-tourism activists have announced a wave of demonstrations

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1 week ago Pink Floyd drummer finds newly restored film on the band 'entertaining and moving'

Pink Floyd's ever present drummer was the premiere to talk about the Dark Side of the Moon success and give details and thoughts on new film

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1 week ago Vintage band shirts: the 13 most valued shirts for sale in 2025

What should you look for when collecting a vintage band t-shirt, and what are the most expensive for sale in 2025?

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