Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:25pm on 09 Jan 2026,Friday International
Berlin witnessed a major power outage after suspected arson damaged high-voltage cables, plunging nearly 45,000 households and over 1,000 businesses into darkness for two days. The blackout occurred amid sub-zero winter temperatures, forcing authorities to arrange shelters and hotel accommodations for affected residents. German federal prosecutors have launched a terrorism investigation, treating the incident as a possible act of sabotage targeting critical infrastructure. Investigators are examining claims by the far-left group Vulkangruppe, which reportedly took responsibility. Power has since been restored, but security concerns remain high.
