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World Service,28 Apr 2025,26 mins

Massive power cut hits large parts of Spain and Portugal

World Business Report

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Roger Hearing hears how a massive power cut has hit Spain and Portugal, along with parts of France. Spanish power grid operator Red Electrica said it was working with energy companies to restore power. Also - the impact of US tariffs begins to bite as there's a big downturn in goods arriving from China. The steepest rise in global spending on defence since the end of the Cold War - we'll find out who's buying what. Plus Kenya lifts a ban on licencing new commercial banks - and what are the economic issues as Canadians go to the polls? You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

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