Is another major blackout on its way to Spain?
Spain’s electricity network suffered major voltage fluctuations in the past two weeks, the competition watchdog revealed on Wednesday, raising the spectre of a repeat of April’s huge blackout.
Day: October 9, 2025
Robert Badinter, who ended France’s guillotine era, enters the Panthéon
Robert Badinter, the lawyer and former justice minister who led France to end the death penalty, will be inducted into the Panthéon in Paris on Thursday – 44 years to the day after the abolition law took effect.
Israel and Hamas to free hostages and prisoners after agreeing to first phase of Trump’s peace plan
Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting in Gaza to free the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, accepting elements of a plan put forward by the Trump administration.
China outlines more controls on exports of rare earths and technology
China has outlined new curbs on exports of rare earths and related technologies, extending controls over the use of the elements critical for many products.
Keir Starmer speaks of ‘profound relief’ as ceasefire deal to end Gaza war signed off
PM makes his first comments after the warring neighbours sign up to the US President Donald Trump’s 20-point pathway to peace in a major breakthrough that sparked jubilant celebrations around the world
TSMC reports Q3 revenue up 30% YoY to ~$32.5B, beating estimates, driven by AI chip demand; TSMC’s Taipei-listed shares have gained 34% so far this year (Reuters)
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TSMC reports Q3 revenue up 30% YoY to ~$32.5B, beating estimates, driven by AI chip demand; TSMC’s Taipei-listed shares have gained 34% so far this year — – Company to report full Q3 earnings on October 16 — TSM…
‘I’m not running to be pastor of Ohio’: Vivek Ramaswamy claps back at ‘awkward’ question on his Hindu faith — Watch
Vivek Ramaswamy, questioned about his Hindu faith in conservative politics, asserted his presidential aspirations, not a pastoral role. He clarified his ethical monotheism and drew parallels between Hindu and Christian concepts of the divine. Ramaswamy…
Israel’s government approves hostage and ceasefire deal – as it happened
This live blog is now closed, you can read our latest report here.Families of Israelis held hostage in Gaza gathered in what has come to be known as Hostage Square in Tel Aviv after the announcement.“President Trump, thank you very much. We thank him, …
Oslo hedge fund exits Hafnia and Subsea 7 after ‘solid return’
Sissener Canopus cut stock market exposure in September
Happy, stressed, overwhelmed: Palestinians evacuated from Gaza start their studies in UK
Abdallah, 27, and Soha, 31, describe adjusting to their new lives after leaving their war-torn homeThe young man emerging from a backstreet accommodation block in a bustling corner of east London looks much like any other student, getting to grips with…