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European Darkness: Mass Blackout Disrupts Spain & Portugal

Millions are plunged into chaos as a massive power outage halts transport, communications and essential services across Spain and Portugal. The grid failure raises urgent questions over infrastructure security and the cause remains under investigation

24 Hours President Trump’s policies continue to dominate headlines as the administration announces steep drops in border encounters and targets sanctuary cities with new executive orders + A series of impeachment filings and DOJ exoduses underscore a turbulent judicial environment amid mounting political pressure + In a dramatic international twist, Russian President Putin declares a ceasefire in Ukraine ahead of World War II Victory Day while Ukrainian leaders express skepticism + A massive blackout in Spain and Portugal disrupts daily life for millions by halting transport and communications + Trade disputes intensify as empty ports and aggressive tariffs send shockwaves through global commerce + Regulatory probes hit prestigious institutions while the energy sector refocuses as the US refills its strategic oil reserves + Domestic unrest and high-profile crime incidents highlight a nation facing significant internal challenges

Number 95% - Decline in southern border encounters over 100 days

Quote ‘This border crackdown is history in the making’ — Tom Homan