Net zero blamed for blackout chaos A reliance on net zero energy left Spain and Portugal vulnerable to the mass blackouts engulfing the region, experts said on Monday night. In what is believed to be Europe’s largest power cut, tens of millions of people were left without electricity, while flights were grounded, trains halted and whole cities were left without power, internet access or other vital services. The cause of the initial fault in the region’s…
FM calls on TRNSMT to axe band at centre of storm RAP trio Kneecap said condemnation from Downing Street and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is an “effort to derail the real conversation” about Gaza. Badenoch called for a member of the group to be prosecuted after a video emerged from a November 2023 gig, appearing to show him saying: “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.” The front page of The National this morning, 29 April…
Criticism of five-star Stormont swanning Stormont’s opposition leader has accused executive ministers of “swanning around the world and staying in opulent hotels” while the north’s pubic services “are in ruin”. SDLP MLA Matthew O’Toole said the executive “pleads poverty at every opportunity” but that certain ministers were, he claimed, “racking up tens of thousands of pounds in travel costs, including on five-star hotel stays”. The front page of The Irish News this morning, 29 April 2025, reports:
Tuesday’s newspaper front pages are heavily dominated by the Spain and Portugal power outages but there are some domestic stories too! Several papers report a milkshake tax looms as the PM tries to tackle UK obesity while a handful of headlines report that sex criminals will be banned from asylum in the UK.
Calls for Kneecap to be dropped from an upcoming festival lead several of the Irish and Scottish front pages as the Belfast band faces backlash for chanting about killing MPs and supporting Hezbollah and Hamas.
A significant fire erupted at an electrical substation in Maida Vale, west London, with 100 firefighters battling the blaze since 5:30 am Tuesday.
Almost all of Tuesday’s front pages in the UK cover the Spain and Portugal blackouts – with some right-leaning publications blaming net zero and others looking at the chaos caused by the blackouts. Much of the power has since been restored – although that’s not reflected on the front pages as they had already gone to print.
Mark Carney successfully framed himself as a strong opponent to Donald Trump’s policies, capturing Canadian trust amidst significant political challenges.
One hundred days ago, America presided over a world order it had crafted.
This week’s UK editorial captures the shifting sands of British politics and culture: Tory internal rifts delay manifesto plans, unions warn of a Faragist threat to workers’ rights, and divisions erupt over Gaza within the UK Jewish community.
Meanwhile, Britain’s cultural life blossoms with music festivals, outdoor theatre, and world-class art.
We also round up key political tweets, podcast insights into Britain’s shifting mood, and close with a dose of optimism for the spring season ahead.
April 30, 1975 marked the fall of Saigon, effectively signifying the end of the Vietnam War and leading to a total surrender.
Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won the Canadian election, but forming a majority government remains uncertain; projections suggest they may fall short.
The Local Government Association (LGA) calls for mandatory solar panel installation on new homes to cut household bills by £440 annually and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Foreign nationals added to the Sex Offenders’ Register will be ineligible for asylum under new UK government proposals aimed at enhancing border security.
The White House reports that UK-US trade talks are progressing positively, according to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, though specifics on negotiations are not disclosed.
Sixty-five fatalities and over 1,200 injuries have been reported following a powerful explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaei container port, which also caused extensive property damage.
A one-year-old girl has tragically died following a vehicle collision at Bryn Gloch Caravan and Camping Park near Caernarfon.
The conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor will commence on 7 May, with 135 cardinal electors participating in the voting process.
The mother of a victim from a fatal crash criticises the government for inaction on young driver fatalities, advocating for the implementation of Graduated Driving Licences (GDLs) to improve road safety.
Liverpool have clinched the Premier League title in spectacular fashion, delighting fans across the city and beyond. Meanwhile, the UK is bracing for an intense heatwave this week, with temperatures expected to soar well above seasonal averages. In politics, the upcoming local elections could see notable gains for Reform UK, as dissatisfaction with the main parties fuels growing support for smaller challengers.
There’s been a dramatic reduction in respiratory illnesses and sick leave in London since the city’s pioneering clean air zone came into force, new research has found.
The upcoming Canadian election is heavily influenced by the “Trump effect,” with increased nationalism shaping voter preferences, particularly against conservative opposition closely aligned with Trump.
A US airstrike on a prison in Yemen reportedly killed at least 68 people, primarily African migrants, and left 47 others wounded, according to Houthi claims.
