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Majorca bans pub crawls in tourist crackdown

The Balearic Island of Majorca has implemented sweeping restrictions on pub crawls and alcohol sales in tourist areas, marking a dramatic shift in its approach to tourism management.

Starlink satellite internet launches across UK

SpaceX's revolutionary satellite internet service Starlink has officially launched across the United Kingdom, promising to bridge the digital divide with high-speed connectivity from space.

Cloud Crash Exposes Who Really Runs the Internet

When the cloud infrastructure we depend on suddenly failed, it revealed the uncomfortable truth about who truly controls our digital lives and why our internet isn't as resilient as we thought.

Amazon's Internet Kill Switch Risk Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals Amazon Web Services possesses a catastrophic 'kill switch' capability that could trigger a global internet collapse, exposing the terrifying fragility of our digital infrastructure.

AWS Outage Causes Global Internet Disruption

A major AWS outage crippled countless websites and services worldwide, revealing our deep dependence on Amazon's cloud infrastructure. Here's the full breakdown of the incident.

Major UK Internet Outage Hits Snapchat and Amazon

Thousands of Britons reported widespread internet disruptions affecting major platforms including Snapchat, Amazon and Steam. Downdetector recorded massive spike in outage reports across multiple services.

Gen Z Clueless About Dial-Up Internet & Yellow Pages

A new survey reveals Generation Z's complete unfamiliarity with dial-up internet, Yellow Pages and other technological relics that defined millennial childhoods, highlighting the astonishing pace of digital evolution.

PNG considers social media age restrictions

Papua New Guinea considers imposing age restrictions on social media platforms, sparking fierce debate between child protection advocates and free speech campaigners.

Afghanistan internet restored after 3-day blackout

After a devastating three-day nationwide internet blackout, Afghanistan's digital lifeline has been restored. The Taliban's surprise shutdown sparked international condemnation and crippled daily life across the country.

UK Foreign Student Numbers Crash 44% After Visa Crackdown

Exclusive data reveals a dramatic 44% drop in international student applications to UK universities following government restrictions on family dependants, sparking financial crisis fears across the higher education sector.

US halts new Palestine passport visa approvals

The Biden administration suspends visa approvals for Palestinian Authority passport holders, citing security concerns. The move marks a significant tightening of US immigration policy and has drawn immediate criticism from rights groups.

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