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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

The Madrid Open tennis tournament venue was hit by the blackout. Photograph: Manu Fernandez/ AP
The Madrid Open tennis tournament venue was hit by the blackout. Photograph: Manu Fernandez/ AP
Mon Apr 28 2025 - 22:30 • 3 MIN READ

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