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BBC Learning English - Learning English from the News / Huge power cuts in Spain and Portugal
7+ mon, 14+ hour ago (706+ words) If you like learning English from the news, click here. What happens after the Pope dies? Learn about this story with Neil and Georgie The war in Sudan is the biggest humanitarian crisis in the world ... Authorities in Spain and Portugal are trying to find out what caused a huge power cut in the countries earlier this week. The power cut caused chaos across Portugal and Spain and also affected parts of Andorra and France. Trains didn't work, businesses had to close and mobile phone networks were also impacted. Power has now been restored, but the disruption is thought to have cost up to "1.6bn to the Spanish economy. In the Madrid power cuts, I saw patience and common sense " but we were woefully unpreparedThe Guardian Spain's electricity grid operator rules out cyber attack as cause of blackout The Financial Times…...
BBC One - The Split, Trailer: The Split: Barcelona
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (80+ words) Two years on, formidable family lawyer Hannah Defoe (Nicola Walker) and her family are back and have gathered for a beautiful wedding in Barcelona. Can Hannah open herself up to the possibility of ... Two years on, formidable family lawyer Hannah Defoe (Nicola Walker) and her family are back and have gathered for a beautiful wedding in Barcelona. Can Hannah open herself up to the possibility of love again? 17 days left to watch See all episodes from The Split...
Men's U21 Euros LIVE: Quarter-finals - Spain vs England - live text & radio commentary
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (53+ words) Get Involved: #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) ... Use the 'Listen live' icon to listen to BBC radio commentary Get Involved: #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) UEFA U21 Championship Scores & Fixtures U21 National Team Friendlies...
BBC Radio 5 Live - BBC Women's Football Weekly, Extra: Erin Cuthbert on Barcelona, business studies and her longevity at Chelsea
1+ week, 6+ day ago (85+ words) Ben Haines sits down with the Chelsea midfielder ahead of another meeting with Barcelona. Ben Haines sits down with the Chelsea midfielder ahead of another meeting with Barcelona. Women's football commentaries this week:Arsenal v Real Madrid, Champions League - Wednesday 19th November, 20:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 LiveChelsea v Barcelona, Champions League - Thursday 20th November, 20:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live See all episodes from BBC Women's Football Weekly Weekly WSL talk and exclusive extras. Subscribe for your women's football fix....
BBC News - England Prepare To Face Spain In Sunday's Final
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (100+ words) Mariona Caldentey says England "have it inside them" to win Euro 2025 and warns Spain must be wary when the teams meet again in the final. England Prepare To Face Spain In Sunday's Final Spain's extra-time victory over Germany means they will face the Lionesses in Sunday's Euro 2025 final. It's a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final - which Spain won. England Prepare To Face Spain In Sunday's Final Spain's extra-time victory over Germany means they will face the Lionesses in Sunday's Euro 2025 final. It's a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final - which Spain won....
BBC News - Power Fully Restored In Spain And Portugal After Blackout
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (73+ words) Spain's High Court says it will open an investigation into the power cut to find out whether it could have been caused by a cyberattack, as train travel chaos continues today. Spain's High Court says it will open an investigation into the power cut to find out whether it could have been caused by a cyberattack, as train travel chaos continues today. 10 hours left to watch iPlayer BBC News Channel featured programmes...
BBC News - Cause Of Massive Power Cut In Spain And Portugal Still Unknown
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (115+ words) During a news conference the Spanish PM Pedro S'nchez says electricity has been restored to some areas of north and south Spain after a widespread power cut hit Spain and Portugal ... Cause Of Massive Power Cut In Spain And Portugal Still Unknown During a news conference the Spanish PM Pedro S'nchez says electricity has been restored to some areas of north and south Spain after a widespread power cut hit Spain and Portugal Cause Of Massive Power Cut In Spain And Portugal Still Unknown During a news conference the Spanish PM Pedro S'nchez says electricity has been restored to some areas of north and south Spain after a widespread power cut hit Spain and Portugal...
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (42+ words) Match report to appear here. Liverpool players return to training after Jota death Transfer news: Newcastle agree fee for Elanga; Barry set for Everton medical Jonathan Bailey faces tricky questions from children How David Bowie and Mick Jagger's Live Aid duet happened...
In pictures: Spain and Portugal power outage chaos
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (399+ words) A massive power cut has caused widespread disruption in parts of Spain and Portugal, with airports, trains and petrol stations impacted. The chaos has also hit stores, with some supermarkets shutting ... A massive power cut has caused widespread disruption in parts of Spain and Portugal, with airports, trains and petrol stations impacted. The chaos has also hit stores, with some supermarkets shutting and local grocery stores switching to cash as card payments stopped working. The outage forced play to be suspended for the day at the Madrid Open Supermarkets were forced to shut due to their doors and air conditioning running on electricity As card payments switched off, people queued at cash machines in Lisbon Access to spaces like this underground parking garage in Vigo, Spain, was affected People collected gas bottles to use as an alternative to electricity during…...
BBC Radio Ulster - The Nolan Show, 08/01/2025, Family of missing Belfast man John George say his body has been found in Spain
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (72+ words) Family of missing Belfast man John George say his body has been found in Spain. Belfast Telegraph's Allison Morris reports. Family of missing Belfast man John George say his body has been found in Spain Family of missing Belfast man John George say his body has been found in Spain. Belfast Telegraph's Allison Morris reports. This clip is from More clips from 08/01/2025 More clips from The Nolan Show...