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The blackout that left Spain without power last April was the most severe incident to hit European networks in two decades and the first of its kind, according to the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity. Damian Cortinas, the organization's chairman, said the April 28 outage was Europe's first blackout linked to cascading voltages. More than 50 million people lost electricity for several hours. A preliminary report published in July attributed the outage to a chain of power generation disconnections and abnormal voltage surges. The final assessment will be released in the first quarter of next year and presented to the European Commission and member states. A government probe in June found that grid operator Red Electrica failed to replace one of 10 planned thermal plants, reducing reserve capacity. Spain spent only $0.3 on its grid for every dollar invested in renewables between 2020 and 2024, the lowest ratio among European countries and well below the $0.7 average.

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The iconic rock guitarist, best known for The Yardbirds, had been battling health conditions for a number of years.

Thomas Brown was allegedly camping with his wife in the area at the time - before she left the trip early, leaving him alone to allegedly kill the two teenagers in a seemingly random attack.

The tragedy unfolded inside an 11-storey block in the Altaylilar district of Tarsus, in Turkey's Mersin province, on September 30.

The couple, whose marriage has been subjected to rift rumors all year, delighted in voicing their adoration for one another on their special day.

The disgraced rap mogul, 55, held his head in his hands and contorted his face in a double of the famous Edvard Munch painting, as it appeared to dawn on him that he may be facing prison time.

The tennis legend-turned TV presenter's eldest daughter, Amber, 31, has given birth to a baby boy with her financier husband, Hector Llewellyn.

Kylie Jenner shocked fans after suffering an awkward moment with her bestie Rosalia at Paris Fashion Week.

theodp writes: From Thursday's Code.org press release announcing the replacement of the annual Hour of Code for K-12 schoolkids with the new Hour of AI: "A decade ago, the Hour of Code ignited a global movement that introduced millions of students to computer science, inspiring a generation of creators. Today, Code.org announced the next chapter: the Hour of AI, a global initiative developed in collaboration with CSforALL and supported by dozens of leading organizations. [...] As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms how we live, work, and learn, the Hour of AI reflects an evolution in Code.org's mission: expanding from computer science education into AI literacy. This shift signals how the education and technology fields are adapting to the times, ensuring that students are prepared for the future unfolding now." "Just as the Hour of Code showed students they could be creators of technology, the Hour of AI will help them imagine their place in an AI-powered world," said Hadi Partovi, CEO and co-founder of Code.org. "Every student deserves to feel confident in their understanding of the technology shaping their future. And every parent deserves the confidence that their child is prepared for it." "Backed by top organizations such as Microsoft, Amazon, Anthropic, Zoom, LEGO Education, Minecraft, Pearson, ISTE, Common Sense Media, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), National Education Association (NEA), and Scratch Foundation, the Hour of AI is designed to bring AI education into the mainstream. New this year, the National Parents Union joins Code.org and CSforALL as a partner to emphasize that AI literacy is not only a student priority but a parent imperative." The announcement of the tech-backed K-12 CS education nonprofit's mission shift into AI literacy comes just days after Code.org's co-founders took umbrage with a NY Times podcast that discussed "how some of the same tech companies that pushed for computer science are now pivoting from coding to pushing for AI education and AI tools in schools" and advancing the narrative that "the country needs more skilled AI workers to stay competitive, and kids who learn to use AI will get better job opportunities."

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The terrorist responsible for the Manchester synagogue attack was reportedly out on bail for alleged rape when he carried out the massacre - and 'struggling with debt following a marital split'.

The image Britney Spears posted in June offered a glimmer of hope. That she was finally rebuilding her relationship with her children. But their father, Kevin Federline, looks set to jeopardise the reunion.

As the U.S. military builds its presence in the Caribbean amid heightening tensions with Venezuela, there is mounting evidence that troops are preparing for a potential conflict.

Open source giant admits intruders broke into dedicated consulting instance, but insists core products untouched

What started as cyber crew bragging has now been confirmed by Red Hat: someone gained access to its consulting GitLab system and walked away with data.…

He was just driving home when he spotted the injured motocyclist and leapt to the rescue

Taylor Swift appears to finally reveal her true feelings about Blake Lively in her new song Cancelled! from the singer's 12th studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl.

Millions of Christians believe that a 14-foot linen housed in Italy bears the imprint of Jesus, left behind by a burst of energy during the resurrection.

Devs live in terminals - now Jules does too

In the beginning was the command line, and despite all the machine-learning froth, developers still live there. That is why Google has shoved its Jules coding agent into a terminal with a new tool it calls Jules Tools.…

Ha Dang, a self-taught accountant from Scunthorpe who trained via YouTube, won the inaugural Microsoft Excel UK Championships on September 30. The victory earned him a spot at the Microsoft Excel World Championships in Las Vegas, a three-day tournament inside a 30,000-square-foot esports arena where players compete for $5,000 and are broadcast on ESPN. Thirty competitors sat shoulder to shoulder through three gruelling rounds of spreadsheet challenges. Each round featured a custom case with seven levels of increasing difficulty. The second round case, Right Royal Battle Part II, took 80 drafts to perfect. Players calculated troop sizes from emoji battalions and army movements across fourteenth-century France. Hadyn Wiseman, who once held the Guinness World Record for most backflips in a minute, placed fourth. Lara Holding-Jones finished thirteenth. Jaq Kennedy founded the UK chapter last year. National chapters have since formed in Germany, Brazil, and Chile.

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To many on the outside, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban had the picture-perfect marriage.

Big Brother's first eviction night has been plunged into uncertainty after Storm Amy  has forced ITV bosses to scrap the live eviction.