Massive Blackout Cripples Spain, Portugal; Transport, Businesses Grind to a Halt

Portugal Blackout: Large parts of Spain and Portugal were plunged into darkness after a major power outage struck on Monday, paralyzing public transport, shutting down businesses, and bringing daily life to a standstill. Spanish grid operator Red Eléctrica and Portuguese authorities confirmed widespread disruptions, from metro evacuations in Madrid, Lisbon, and Porto, to halted train services and darkened streets. The outage, described as a "wider European problem," even forced the suspension of the Madrid Open tennis tournament. Recovery efforts are now underwayy, with power gradually being restored. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this developing story.