As other world leaders panic over rising fuel costs, Sánchez says Spain is less at risk because it has shifted so quickly to renewable energy such as solar, wind and hydroelectric power. Last Saturday, for example, electricity in Spain cost roughly seven times less than in France and Germany, Sánchez said. During colder times of the year, renewables are insufficient for the electric grid. In the wholesale energy market, prices are set by the cost of the last energy source that is introduced to the electric grid. Spanish electricity bills are also inflated by taxes and charges that are levied to keep the electric grid running and safe, the professor said.

Phil Foden's place under threat from Max Dowman with Arsenal star on verge of historyThe sky appears to be the limit for Max Dowman, who could make history again after his record-breaking goal for Arsenal against EvertonView 2 Images Max Dowman could break another major record this season (Image: Getty)Phil Foden’s record as the youngest player ever to win a Premier League medal could be broken by Arsenal sensation Max Dowman this season. That made him the youngest ever Premier League goal-scorer, aged 16 and 73 days, in what many expect to be a special career. The Gunners are expected to finally win a league title, which would make Dowman the youngest player ever to do so. Yet, he is expected to be named in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad announcement ahead of two World Cup 2026 preparation fixtures later this month. Meanwhile, the general consensus is that the World Cup this summer will come too soon for Dowman and he is therefore expected to miss out on the upcoming friendlies.

EastEnders' Max Branning's new bride 'revealed' and it's not Cindy or PriyaEastEnders viewers are certain they have worked out who the lucky lady will be as Max picks bride number fiveView 4 Images Max and Cindy enjoyed another evening of passion in EastEnders (Image: BBC)EastEnders has confirmed another romantic encounter for Max Branning and Cindy Beale, but could romance be on the cards? His new employee, Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy), warned Max to stay away from Mark, as he is in trouble. The chemistry between the pair was still very much intact as Max successfully seduced Cindy once again, in full view of the passing public. ‌View 4 Images Linda Carter looked visibly upset after catching Max kissing Cindy (Image: BBC)Linda wasted no time in heading to The Albert in search of Max, but she was horrified when she spotted him passionately kissing Cindy through the window. A second exclaimed: "Not Linda having more feelings for Max #EastEnders", while a third chimed in: "Poor Linda watching Max and Cindy, she looked gutted (sad face) #EastEnders."

Video: Emergency declared on Canary Islands with 'the worst storm to hit in more than a decade' brings severe weather and even snowThe 'worst storm to hit Canary Islands in a decade' brought severe weather. Storm Therese blanketed parts of the island in snow leading to road closures. Holidays were disrupted as dozens of flights were cancelled due to strong winds. The Spanish Meteorological Agency issued an orange alert, with a high risk of heavy rains.

'My dream Man Utd move was ripped away from me by Bournemouth – I was devastated'The forward discussed being denied a sensational return to Manchester United and his subsequent dismayView 3 Images Ex-Bournemouth striker Joshua King was denied a move to Manchester United in 2020 (Image: Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)Former Bournemouth forward Joshua King previously revealed his disappointment at being prevented from securing a dream return to Manchester United. ‌His Premier League breakthrough arrived with Bournemouth, where he netted 53 goals in 184 appearances. ‌FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! "The dream was to play for United," King said in March 2025, via VG. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

TRANSPLANT Team Ireland member Teresa Smyth from Williamstown with former Olympian triathlete Gavin Noble ahead of the 2023 World Transplant Games.File photo:Conor McCabe Photography. Forever grateful to reach another milestoneTransplant recipient marks 25th anniversaryBy Kerrie Bolger Gardiner“I didn’t think I’d get my life back.” Those are the words of Teresa Smyth when asked how it feels to mark 25 years since her kidney transplant. Recalling the day of the transplant, Teresa, from near Williamstown, said she wasn’t as nervous as she expected. The first year after surgery brought its share of challenges, it was full of ups and downs. Since the surgery, Teresa has made ..................

Former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams (centre) arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice, in central London on Thursday. Closing submissions in the two-week-long civil case in the high court in London began on Thursday morning. “But I have to remind us all that Irish people have had a very bad history and experience of British rule,” he said outside the royal courts of justice, accompanied by Sinn Féin MP John Finucane and MLA Paul Maskey. “I’m also here out of respect for the claimants, and very mindful of all of the victims of the conflict. Very little evidence about Adams’ alleged involvement in the Old Bailey, Docklands and Manchester bombings has been produced in any way to the court, Craven told the presiding judge.

A young girl at the centre of a parental child abduction case will remain in Poland for the foreseeable future after the Polish children’s ombudsman intervened in the case. The children’s ombudsman in Poland, who is supporting the mother, has lodged an “extraordinary complaint” in the case. In May 2025, a Polish court ruled that the Irish-born young girl should be brought back to Ireland. He said the Supreme Court ruling in Poland “has to stand for something”. Both Ireland and Poland are signed up to The Hague Convention, an international treaty which deals with cases of parental child abduction.

Paul reminded the hearing that afterwards, Mullin had called him a “freakin’ snake” and said he understood why he had been assaulted. “Today I will give you that chance to clear the record,” Paul said to Mullin. Rand Paul appears on a television as he questions Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday during the latter's confirmation hearing to be the next secretary of the US department of homeland security. That’s how you settle your differences, sir.”Democrat Senator John Fetterman during Wednesday's confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesRand, a vociferous Trump critic, voted against the confirmation of Mullin in the committee’s vote on Thursday.

Irish exports plunge 35% as pharma shipments fallIreland’s goods exports fell by 35% in January 2026 compared with the same month last year, according to the Central Statistics Office. ​In January 2026, unadjusted goods exports were €16.2 billion, compared with €24.9 billion in January 2025, a decrease of €8.7 billion. ​In January 2026, the US, the Netherlands and Great Britain accounted for 45.3% of Ireland’s total export goods. ​Exports to the US fell by 71% in January 2026, compared to January last year, with exports of chemicals and pharmaceuticals to the US falling to 81%. ​Imports from Great Britain fell by 10.4%, with the largest share of imports being Mineral Fuels, Lubricants, and Machinery & Transport Equipment.

The new general manager of Novo Nordisk’s Irish operation arrived here just before Christmas and, like the rest of us, has barely seen the sun since. I agree.”MotivationFor the 45-year-old, much of the motivation in joining Novo Nordisk lay in seeing the impact diabetes and obesity had on her family in Turkey. “If you open the map of Ireland, Athlone sits just in the middle of the country,” she says, noting this makes it a good location for logistics. At the time of writing, Novo Nordisk is still awaiting authorisation for its oral treatment here. Position: General manager, Novo Nordisk Ireland.

Budding photographer Gabrielle Barbus, 17, of Hornchurch, east London, took his own life last December after struggling with mental health issues. Gabrielle's mother Georgia Opritescu (right) arrives at London's High Court with AntonioHe added that his untimely death 'was and is devastating for all members of the family'. 'This is not a case where there is any clear indication of Gabrielle's wishes, such as instructions in a will or even diary entry,' he said. 'Mr Barbus wishes Gabrielle to be buried. 'Mr Barbus' wishes regarding burial are heartfelt and rooted in his orthodox Christian faith.

Anderson, IN (46016)TodayPartly cloudy this evening with more clouds for overnight. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph..TonightPartly cloudy this evening with more clouds for overnight. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.

Photograph: NYSECRH has asked the Government to change the law on financial reporting, seeking Companies Act exemptions that could cut its annual accounting costs by more than €10 million. This is in addition to long-standing Companies Act requirements to file annual accounts under separate International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The minute noted “no action points” for Finance on CRH reporting requirements, saying the company proposed “to raise this matter directly with the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment”. That department, which is responsible for the Companies Act, acknowledged CRH engagement and said it was committed to maintaining a world-class company law code. The existing exemptions are set out in section 279 of the 2014 Companies Act.

Excluding indifference, reaction to the Reuters investigation titled In Search of Banksy falls into two main camps. The name Robin Gunningham has been cited regularly and confidently since 2008, when the Mail on Sunday did an exposé. This is often, at face value, more of a “leave the man alone” response than a “stop ruining the enigma” plea. Again, this reaction is logical, as anonymity has been considered integral to the Banksy project. The news agency quotes the artist’s lawyer, Mark Stephens, saying that Banksy “does not accept that many of the details contained within your enquiry are correct”.