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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Enel rebuts technical note and denies failures in blackout in SP

Enel disputes a regulatory report highlighting failures leading to a potential loss of its energy distribution contract in São Paulo after a recent major blackout.

Feb 27 • 10:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cuba is plunged into total darkness after massive blackout: Why did it declare an energy emergency?

Cuba experienced a total blackout due to the shutdown of its main thermoelectric plant, declaring a state of energy emergency amid severe power shortages.

Feb 27 • 02:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Premier League's 3pm blackout close to being scrapped as Netflix-style product launched

The Premier League is launching a direct-to-viewer streaming service that may end the traditional 3pm blackout for broadcasts of matches in the UK.

Feb 26 • 17:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Bosnia-Herzegovina: 'Blackout' at the state broadcaster

Bosnia's public broadcaster BHRT has gone dark as a protest against the government's failure to adequately support it amid rising debt issues.

Feb 26 • 13:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Nancy Guthrie suspect's digital ‘blackout’ may be key to case, says expert who probed Kohberger phone

Forensic experts suggest that the suspect in Nancy Guthrie's abduction may have left crucial digital footprints despite attempts to erase evidence.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Timeless' blackout curtains that shoppers say are 'high quality' now half price

Dunelm is offering a significant sale on Modern Chinoiserie Blackout Eyelet Curtains, now half price, benefiting homeowners in search of quality at an affordable cost.

Feb 26 • 09:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Occident will file lawsuits for compensations paid to nearly 11,000 customers due to the blackout

Occident is set to sue the parties responsible for the April 2022 blackout that affected nearly 11,000 clients in Spain.

Feb 24 • 04:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

M&S shoppers rave about £40 thermal curtains that ‘keep out the cold, dark nights’

UK shoppers are praising Marks & Spencer's £40 thermal blackout curtains for their effectiveness in keeping homes warm and cozy during cold nights.

Feb 23 • 10:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Hannoun, shocking documents on Hamas and M5s: the Pd falls silent and Schlein imposes a stop

The 'Hannoun dossier' reveals troubling links between Italy's Democratic Party (Pd), the Five Star Movement (M5s), and Hamas, leading to a media blackout imposed by the Pd's secretary Elly Schlein.

Feb 19 • 19:21 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Liveblog Olympics 2026: Preuß: 'Like a blackout when I'm standing on the mat'

Biathlete Franziska Preuß shares her struggles during the women’s relay, expressing disappointment and regret for her team's performance in the Olympics.

Feb 19 • 17:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Unipetrol was in a billion loss last year, attributing it to the blackout in July

Unipetrol experienced significant financial losses last year, partly due to a blackout in July.

Feb 19 • 08:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Copacabana faces power outage again two days after blackout

Residents of a building in Copacabana experienced another power outage just two days after a significant blackout in the area.

Feb 18 • 22:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Blackout amid heatwave leaves much of Paraguay without power

A major blackout in Paraguay has left large parts of the country, including the capital Asunción, without power, coinciding with a severe heatwave.

Feb 18 • 21:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Enel wants to eliminate the 2025 blackout from the expiration process

Enel, the energy concessionaire in São Paulo, is seeking to exclude a potential blackout in December 2025 from an ongoing legal process against the company regarding its energy concession.

Feb 18 • 21:13 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'Damn it, another blackout': CFE will invest 81 billion dollars to prevent power outages during heat waves

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) is investing 81 billion dollars in new technology to enhance electricity stability in Northwestern Mexico and avoid blackouts, especially during extreme heat.

Feb 17 • 21:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 1st Edition-TO from Monday, February 16, 2026

Various incidents reported during Carnival in Brazil, including a blackout in Copacabana and Leme and a cancelled flight.

Feb 16 • 17:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 1 South of Minas on Monday, February 16, 2026

A series of incidents and reactions during the carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro are reported, including a blackout, a plane aborting takeoff, and political controversies related to a parade honoring Lula.

Feb 16 • 16:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: DF1 on Monday, February 16, 2026

The article covers various events related to the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, including power outages, incidents during flights, and political controversies surrounding the event.

Feb 16 • 16:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Blackout hits Copacabana and Leme during Carnival; Light points to network overload

Copacabana and Leme residents faced a blackout during the Carnival due to a network overload, prompting Light to mobilize teams and generators to restore power.

Feb 16 • 16:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

X down LIVE: Twitter suffers UK blackout as site crashes for users across Britain

X (formerly known as Twitter) experiences a significant outage affecting thousands of users across the UK who are unable to load updates or refresh feeds.

Feb 16 • 14:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The judicial battle of Iberdrola against Red Eléctrica regarding the blackout is reactivated

Iberdrola's legal case against Red Eléctrica has been revived as a Madrid court accepts its unfair competition lawsuit related to a major blackout incident.

Feb 16 • 04:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Can I watch Man City vs Salford in UK? TV channel, live stream and how to listen

Manchester City faces Salford City in the FA Cup, with no live television coverage due to a broadcasting blackout; fans can listen to radio commentary instead.

Feb 14 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Transmission failure causes blackout in cities of Greater São Paulo

A transmission line failure in Mairiporã led to a blackout affecting several municipalities in Greater São Paulo.

Feb 14 • 05:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The great real estate 'blackout' is here: this year, 630,000 rental contracts will expire and uncertainty is at its peak

Spain faces a significant challenge as 630,000 rental contracts from the pandemic set to expire this year, causing uncertainty for both renters and landlords.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Storm Causes Total Blackout in Five Cities in Greater São Paulo

A severe storm has led to a total blackout in five cities in the Greater São Paulo region due to transmission line failures caused by high winds and heavy rainfall.

Feb 14 • 01:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "Iran's digital blackout is a warning to us all"

Iranians faced a severe digital blackout following nationwide protests, which serves as a warning about the potential for similar tactics in other countries, particularly in Europe.

Feb 13 • 19:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seollal holiday, concerns of a massive blackout due to excess electricity? Total mobilization of 'output control'

During the Seollal holiday, power demand is projected to plummet, raising concerns about potential blackouts due to excess electricity, prompting authorities to take measures to stabilize the grid.

Feb 13 • 05:56 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Wall Street Journal: The US secretly smuggled thousands of Starlink terminals to Iran after the regime's internet shutdown

The US has covertly sent 6,000 Starlink terminals to Iran to provide satellite internet access following a government-imposed internet blackout amid protests.

Feb 12 • 17:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Iberdrola and Endesa criticize Red Eléctrica in the Senate: 'The cause of the blackout was only one, a programming error on April 28'

The CEOs of Iberdrola and Endesa testified in the Senate, blaming Red Eléctrica for a major blackout due to a programming error.

Feb 12 • 13:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Aneel considers Enel's performance unsatisfactory in December blackout that left more than 2 million properties without power

The Brazilian regulatory agency Aneel has deemed the response of Enel during the December blackout as inadequate, which impacted over 2 million homes in São Paulo.

Feb 11 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How the labor shortage becomes a barrier to economic growth in Espírito Santo

Espírito Santo is currently facing a labor shortage, termed 'labor blackout', impacting its economic growth as reported by the Federation of Industries of the state (Findes).

Feb 11 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

An independent study estimates the cost of the reinforced REE operation after the blackout at 1.1 billion euros

An independent study reveals that the reinforced operations of Red Eléctrica (REE) following a major blackout incurred costs of up to 1.1 billion euros, impacting consumer electricity bills.

Feb 11 • 04:15 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Inside Iran's crackdown: Legacy of a bloodbath

The article discusses the aftermath of a harsh crackdown on protesters in Iran, emphasizing the regime's violent response and the Internet blackout that followed.

Feb 10 • 19:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Putin's blackout has begun

Russia's Roskomnadzor has started restricting Telegram's communication traffic, citing non-compliance with local laws.

Feb 10 • 16:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police corruption and money laundering: warrants executed in Divinópolis and Oliveira

Operation 'Blackout' targets a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking, money laundering, gun possession, and police corruption in Divinópolis and Oliveira, Brazil.

Feb 10 • 15:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Violence erupts again in Manipur, burning houses seen everywhere, watch Video

Violence has erupted again in Manipur, leading to an uncontrollable situation with curfews and internet blackouts in the Ukhrul district.

Feb 10 • 08:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Gorgeous' blackout thermal blinds that don't need a professional fitter from £17

Blinds2go offers stylish, affordable blackout thermal blinds that are easy to install without professional help.

Feb 9 • 21:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Who set the cables on fire? A month later, Germany has not found the culprit of the great blackout in Berlin

A month after a severe blackout in Berlin left thousands without essential services, investigation into the arson incident remains inconclusive despite a hefty reward for information.

Feb 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Night Raid on Ukraine: Attacks on Energy Infrastructures, Widespread Blackouts

The night of February 6-7 saw a new escalation in attacks as Russia intercepted 82 Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine reported widespread strikes on energy infrastructures leading to emergency blackouts and casualties.

Feb 7 • 06:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK hit by week-long sunlight blackout as wet and windy weather drags on

Many regions in the UK have experienced no sunlight in February due to ongoing wet and windy conditions, with forecasters predicting this weather will continue.

Feb 6 • 21:02 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Exclusive: Iran, massacre under a blackout

The documentary from FRANCE 24 chronicles significant events in Iran between December 28, 2025, and early January, starting with the merchant strike in Tehran's Grand Bazaar amidst a blackout.

Feb 6 • 18:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

Blackouts in the Frosts in Russia: Not Only the Russian War but Also Fragile Wires and Spanish Haciendas Are to Blame

A significant part of Belgorod, Russia, experienced a blackout, loss of water, and heating during extreme cold due to a Ukrainian drone and missile attack on the city's energy infrastructure.

Feb 6 • 16:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Blackout Case: Prosecutor's Office and Police Execute New Raids in Quito, Guayaquil, and Ambato

The Attorney General's Office and National Police conducted new raids related to the 'Blackout' case in Quito, Guayaquil, and Ambato to investigate alleged irregularities in electrical generation project contracts.

Feb 6 • 11:44 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

The 1444th Day of War: Ukraine's Counteroffensive Left the Belgorod Region without Electricity

Ukraine's counteroffensive has resulted in a blackout in the Belgorod region of Russia, following continued Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Feb 6 • 03:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents and traders on Augusta Street and properties in downtown SP complete 48 hours without electricity

Residents and traders in the Augusta Street area and other properties in downtown São Paulo have been without electricity for 48 hours due to a blackout that started on Tuesday, affecting over 30,000 properties.

Feb 5 • 15:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

VIDEO What did he do here? The move by the Croatian surprised many, here is what they called it

In a dramatic Copa del Rey quarterfinal between Deportivo Alavés and Real Sociedad, Croatian defender Duje Ćaleta-Car made a controversial move that stunned fans and media, being described as a 'complete blackout of the mind.'

Feb 5 • 07:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Eastern Cuba without electricity due to a failure

Eastern Cuba is plunged into darkness due to a failure at an electrical network substation, affecting provinces including Holguín, Granma, Santiago de Cuba, and Guantánamo.

Feb 5 • 06:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Blackout in Cuba leaves eastern part of the country without power

A blackout has affected Cuba since January 4, leaving the eastern part of the country, including Santiago de Cuba and surrounding provinces, without electricity, according to state media.

Feb 5 • 03:53 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

Prime Video and RTVE renegotiate their agreement to cover sports content

RTVE is being forced to renegotiate its historic agreement with Prime Video for broadcasting La Liga matches openly, leading to a temporary blackout of the league games on the platform.

Feb 4 • 17:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Blackout in downtown São Paulo leaves thousands without power, and Enel spreads generators through the streets

A blackout in downtown São Paulo left over 30,000 properties without electricity, prompting Enel to deploy generators across the area.

Feb 4 • 03:00 UTC

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