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Argentina: Massive Power Outage Strikes Buenos Aires Amid Heatwave Ahead of New Year’s Eve 4

A massive power outage hit Buenos Aires and surrounding suburbs late Tuesday, December 30, leaving tens of thousands users without electricity during an intense heatwave. The blackout was caused by a failure at Edesur’s Bosques substation and triggered widespread complaints under the hashtag #SinLuz, raising concerns as temperatures were forecast to climb near 39°C. Power was gradually restored overnight, with more than half of affected customers regaining service by early Wednesday

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Argentina: Massive Power Outage Strikes Buenos Aires Amid Heatwave Ahead of New Year’s Eve 3

A massive power outage hit Buenos Aires and surrounding suburbs late Tuesday, December 30, leaving tens of thousands users without electricity during an intense heatwave. The blackout was caused by a failure at Edesur’s Bosques substation and triggered widespread complaints under the hashtag #SinLuz, raising concerns as temperatures were forecast to climb near 39°C. Power was gradually restored overnight, with more than half of affected customers regaining service by early Wednesday

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 5

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 4

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 3

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 2

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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Power Transmission Lines Triggered a Nationwide Blackout - Iraq

Vehicles run on a darkened street after a power outage in Baghdad, Iraq, on August 11, 2025. A sudden failure in Iraq's power transmission lines on Monday triggered a nationwide blackout, the Electricity Ministry said. Photo by Khalil Dawood/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Power Transmission Lines Triggered a Nationwide Blackout - Iraq

A girl walks on a darkened street after a power outage in Baghdad, Iraq, on August 11, 2025. A sudden failure in Iraq's power transmission lines on Monday triggered a nationwide blackout, the Electricity Ministry said. Photo by Khalil Dawood/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Power Transmission Lines Triggered a Nationwide Blackout - Iraq

A boy rides a motorbike on a darkened street after a power outage in Baghdad, Iraq, on August 11, 2025. A sudden failure in Iraq's power transmission lines on Monday triggered a nationwide blackout, the Electricity Ministry said. Photo by Khalil Dawood/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Power Transmission Lines Triggered a Nationwide Blackout - Iraq

A boy reads in the darkness after a power outage in Baghdad, Iraq, on August 11, 2025. A sudden failure in Iraq's power transmission lines on Monday triggered a nationwide blackout, the Electricity Ministry said. Photo by Khalil Dawood/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Power Transmission Lines Triggered a Nationwide Blackout - Iraq

People walk on a darkened street after a power outage in Baghdad, Iraq, on August 11, 2025. A sudden failure in Iraq's power transmission lines on Monday triggered a nationwide blackout, the Electricity Ministry said. Photo by Khalil Dawood/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Power Transmission Lines Triggered a Nationwide Blackout - Iraq

People walk on a darkened street after a power outage in Baghdad, Iraq, on August 11, 2025. A sudden failure in Iraq's power transmission lines on Monday triggered a nationwide blackout, the Electricity Ministry said. Photo by Khalil Dawood/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Severe Storms Bring Flooding, Tornado Watches to West Virginia

Intense storms swept through West Virginia on the afternoon of Friday, May 30, submerging roads and leaving thousands without electricity, as officials issued flood alerts and tornado watches.

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Several people inside a bus, on April 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 am. Without yet knowing the specific causes of the blackout, electricity supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. The northeastern communities such as the Basque Country and Catalonia were among the first to recover power. Photo by David Zorraquino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS. COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Customers wait inside a bar on April 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 am. Without yet knowing the specific causes of the blackout, electricity supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. The northeastern communities such as the Basque Country and Catalonia were among the first to recover power. Photo by David Zorraquino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS. COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Customers wait inside a bar on April 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 am. Without yet knowing the specific causes of the blackout, electricity supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. The northeastern communities such as the Basque Country and Catalonia were among the first to recover power. Photo by David Zorraquino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS. COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Several people wait for the bus in Gran de Gracia street, on April 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 am. Without yet knowing the specific causes of the blackout, electricity supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. The northeastern communities such as the Basque Country and Catalonia were among the first to recover power. Photo by David Zorraquino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS. COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Customers wait inside a bar on April 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 am. Without yet knowing the specific causes of the blackout, electricity supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. The northeastern communities such as the Basque Country and Catalonia were among the first to recover power. Photo by David Zorraquino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS. COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Two workers sit outside their workplace on April 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 am. Without yet knowing the specific causes of the blackout, electricity supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. The northeastern communities such as the Basque Country and Catalonia were among the first to recover power. Photo by David Zorraquino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS. COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Several people inside a cafeteria on April 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 am. Without yet knowing the specific causes of the blackout, electricity supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. The northeastern communities such as the Basque Country and Catalonia were among the first to recover power. Photo by David Zorraquino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS. COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Two workers inside a beauty salon on April 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 am. Without yet knowing the specific causes of the blackout, electricity supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. The northeastern communities such as the Basque Country and Catalonia were among the first to recover power. Photo by David Zorraquino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS. COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Several people inside a beauty salon on April 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 am. Without yet knowing the specific causes of the blackout, electricity supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. The northeastern communities such as the Basque Country and Catalonia were among the first to recover power. Photo by David Zorraquino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS. COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

The Guardia Urbana of Barcelona directs the traffic in Lesseps square, on April 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 am. Without yet knowing the specific causes of the blackout, electricity supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. The northeastern communities such as the Basque Country and Catalonia were among the first to recover power. Photo by David Zorraquino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS. COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

The Guardia Urbana of Barcelona directs the traffic in Lesseps square, on April 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 am. Without yet knowing the specific causes of the blackout, electricity supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. The northeastern communities such as the Basque Country and Catalonia were among the first to recover power. Photo by David Zorraquino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS. COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

The Guardia Urbana of Barcelona seals the entrance of the subway station of Lesseps square, on April 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 a. m. this morning. Without yet knowing the specific causes of the blackout, electricity supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. The northeastern communities such as the Basque Country and Catalonia were among the first to recover power. Photo by David Zorraquino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS. COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

A traffic light off at Avenida República Argentina, on April 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 a. m. this morning. Without yet knowing the specific causes of the blackout, electricity supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. The northeastern communities such as the Basque Country and Catalonia were among the first to recover power. Photo by David Zorraquino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS. COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Several people inside a grocery store on April 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 am. Without yet knowing the specific causes of the blackout, electricity supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. The northeastern communities such as the Basque Country and Catalonia were among the first to recover power. Photo by David Zorraquino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS. COM

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Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos 8

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack.

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Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos 7

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack.

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Dozens of people wait at the Atocha-Almudena Grandes station on April 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Spain is gradually returning to normal after yesterday's 12:30 a.m. power blackout, which also hit Portugal and part of France. One day later, classes in schools in the Community of Madrid have been suspended and rail traffic has returned to the country with 99.9% of the electricity supply. Train stations such as Atocha and Chamartin have remained open all night for passengers who have not been able to return to their destinations. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Several people at the Movistar Arena stadium where they will spend the night after the electricity blackout in Madrid, Spain, on April 29, 2025. Photo by Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Several people at the Movistar Arena stadium where they will spend the night after the electricity blackout in Madrid, Spain, on April 29, 2025. Photo by Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Several people at the Movistar Arena stadium where they will spend the night after the electricity blackout in Madrid, Spain, on April 29, 2025. Photo by Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Two sales clerks in an establishment without electricity during the blackout. On April 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain), an electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 a.m. This morning. Without yet knowing the exact causes of the blackout, the power supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by María José López/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Two sales clerks in an establishment without electricity during the blackout. On April 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain), an electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 a.m. This morning. Without yet knowing the exact causes of the blackout, the power supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by María José López/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Dozens of people take shelter at Atocha train station, Madrid, where they will spend the night after the electricity blackout in Spain on April 28, 2025. Alejandro Martínez Vélez / Europa Press 04/29/202

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

A woman lights up inside her house with the help of candles and battery-powered lighting during the general blackout, in Madrid, April 28, 2025. An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 am. Without yet knowing the specific causes of the blackout, the electricity supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

A woman lights up inside her house with the help of candles and battery-powered lighting during the general blackout, in Madrid, April 28, 2025. An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 am. Without yet knowing the specific causes of the blackout, the electricity supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

A woman lights up inside her house with the help of candles and battery-powered lighting during the general blackout, in Madrid, April 28, 2025. An electrical blackout hit Spain, Portugal and part of France at 12:30 am. Without yet knowing the specific causes of the blackout, the electricity supply is gradually being restored in all regions of the Iberian Peninsula. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Several people wait for the arrival of a bus after the electricity blackout in Madrid, Spain, April 28, 2025. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Several people shop at a supermarket after the electricity blackout in Madrid, Spain, April 28, 2025. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Several people shop at a supermarket after the electricity blackout in Madrid, Spain, April 28, 2025. Trains at a standstill, subways closed, road traffic paralyzed, flights canceled, communications partially cut... the Iberian Peninsula suffered an unprecedented blackout shortly after midday on Monday April 28. The causes have not yet been established. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

People sit in the dark in front of a coffee shop due to a power outage in Barcelona, Spain, April 28, 2025. A massive blackout swept across Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving large parts of both countries without electricity and causing widespread disruption. Spain's electricity grid operator, Red Electrica, confirmed widespread power outages across the country. The company said it was working to restore electricity supplies and to analyze the causes of the blackout. "All resources are being dedicated to solving it," Red Electrica said in a post on X. Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

A metro station is closed due to power outage in Madrid, Spain, April 28, 2025. A massive blackout swept across Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving large parts of both countries without electricity and causing widespread disruption. Spain's electricity grid operator, Red Electrica, confirmed widespread power outages across the country. The company said it was working to restore electricity supplies and to analyze the causes of the blackout. "All resources are being dedicated to solving it," Red Electrica said in a post on X. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

A police officer directs traffic during a power outage in Madrid, Spain, April 28, 2025. A massive blackout swept across Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving large parts of both countries without electricity and causing widespread disruption. Spain's electricity grid operator, Red Electrica, confirmed widespread power outages across the country. The company said it was working to restore electricity supplies and to analyze the causes of the blackout. "All resources are being dedicated to solving it," Red Electrica said in a post on X. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

People wait outside a metro station during power outage in Madrid, Spain, April 28, 2025. A massive blackout swept across Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving large parts of both countries without electricity and causing widespread disruption. Spain's electricity grid operator, Red Electrica, confirmed widespread power outages across the country. The company said it was working to restore electricity supplies and to analyze the causes of the blackout. "All resources are being dedicated to solving it," Red Electrica said in a post on X. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

The photo taken on April 28, 2025 shows Casa Mila, a renowned building designed by architect Antoni Gaudi, without illumination during a power outage in Barcelona, Spain. A massive blackout swept across Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving large parts of both countries without electricity and causing widespread disruption. Spain's electricity grid operator, Red Electrica, confirmed widespread power outages across the country. The company said it was working to restore electricity supplies and to analyze the causes of the blackout. "All resources are being dedicated to solving it," Red Electrica said in a post on X. Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

A woman uses the flashlight in a mobile phone while crossing a street in Barcelona, Spain, April 28, 2025. A massive blackout swept across Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving large parts of both countries without electricity and causing widespread disruption. Spain's electricity grid operator, Red Electrica, confirmed widespread power outages across the country. The company said it was working to restore electricity supplies and to analyze the causes of the blackout. "All resources are being dedicated to solving it," Red Electrica said in a post on X. Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

The power supply is partially restored in a street during a power outage in Barcelona, Spain, April 28, 2025. A massive blackout swept across Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving large parts of both countries without electricity and causing widespread disruption. Spain's electricity grid operator, Red Electrica, confirmed widespread power outages across the country. The company said it was working to restore electricity supplies and to analyze the causes of the blackout. "All resources are being dedicated to solving it," Red Electrica said in a post on X. Photo by Joan Gosa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM