Afghanistan Internet Blackout: Taliban Imposes Digital Crackdown
Afghanistan faces nationwide internet blackout as Taliban imposes sweeping restrictions on digital communications, raising alarm about human rights and information control.
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Tonga's internet severed by volcanic cable damage
The Pacific island nation of Tonga faces an unprecedented communications blackout after volcanic activity destroyed crucial underwater internet cables, highlighting global digital vulnerabilities.
UK broadband costs 10 times European average, BT boss reveals
BT CEO Philip Jansen reveals the UK pays a staggering premium for broadband infrastructure compared to Europe, citing complex regulations and high costs as key factors holding back the nation's digital economy.
Secret Service blamed for New York mobile network crash
An official investigation reveals how US Secret Service radio systems caused a widespread mobile network failure across Manhattan, disrupting emergency services and public communications during a critical UN summit.
Optus Outage: Triple-Zero Calls Failed, Lives at Risk
A major Optus outage left Australians unable to reach emergency services, with calls to triple-zero failing. A victim who collapsed during the blackout warns that lives are at stake, demanding an urgent regulatory overhaul.
Optus Fallout: Emergency Call Watchdog Still Not Staffed
Exclusive investigation reveals the Australian government's promised failsafe for emergency calls, the 'Triple Zero Custodian', remains unstaffed and inoperative, leaving millions vulnerable over a year after the catastrophic Optus network blackout.
Optus Faces Severe Fallout Over Triple Zero Failure
The Australian federal government vows 'significant consequences' for telecom giant Optus following a catastrophic network failure that prevented emergency calls and has been connected to multiple deaths.
Australia's Triple-Zero Crisis: Optus Outage Sparks Emergency
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting pressure as a catastrophic Optus network failure leaves millions unable to contact emergency services, triggering a major review of Australia's telecommunications resilience.
Optus Faces Manslaughter Probe Over Deadly Triple Zero Outage
Australian telco giant Optus could face unprecedented corporate manslaughter charges as a national inquiry investigates a catastrophic 16-hour Triple Zero outage linked to multiple fatalities, prompting calls for massive fines and criminal liability.
Nats IT Failure Causes UK Air Traffic Chaos
A major IT failure at the UK's National Air Traffic Services (Nats) caused severe disruption, grounding flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded at London Stansted, Brussels, and Berlin Airports.
Taliban Enforces Total Internet Blackout in N. Afghanistan
The Taliban has enforced a complete internet shutdown in Afghanistan's Balkh and Kunduz provinces, severing critical communications and raising fears of a wider crackdown on digital freedoms.
Lesotho Water Project Backfires: Damage & Debt for Villagers
Exclusive report from Lesotho reveals how a multi-million-pound African Development Bank water project has left villages with cracked homes, dry taps, and crippling debt instead of the promised clean water.
ISP fined $65k for selling location data without consent
The US FCC has imposed a hefty fine on American Network for violating privacy rules by selling real-time location data without user consent, marking a significant enforcement action.
AK-47 killer entered UK twice, raised family in Welsh town
Exclusive investigation reveals how an Albanian killer who murdered a mother with an AK-47 was allowed to enter Britain twice, settling in a Welsh community where he later committed a terrifying road rage attack.
SpaceX Seeks UK Approval for London Starlink Base
Elon Musk's SpaceX is seeking UK regulatory approval to operate its Starlink satellite internet services from a new London base, marking a major expansion into the British telecom market.
Telstra outage disrupts services across NSW
A major Telstra outage has disrupted mobile and internet services across New South Wales, leaving customers frustrated and businesses struggling. Here's what we know so far.
United Airlines grounds all flights in tech meltdown
United Airlines has issued a nationwide ground stop following a major technology failure, causing chaos for thousands of passengers across the US.
Pregnant woman dies after hospital sends her home twice
A devastated mother reveals how her pregnant daughter, 21, was sent home from hospital twice before tragically passing away from sepsis.
Water boss paid £1.3m despite pollution failures
The CEO of Yorkshire Water received a staggering £1.3m payout despite the company's failure to meet sewage pollution targets, sparking fury among customers and environmental groups.
MoD leak exposes Afghan families to Taliban risk
A shocking data leak by the UK Ministry of Defence has compromised the safety of Afghan families relocated to Britain, revealing sensitive details that could expose them to Taliban retaliation.
Govt system illegally cancelled Jobseeker payments
A shocking report uncovers that an automated government system illegally terminated hundreds of Jobseeker payments, leaving vulnerable Australians in financial distress.
Mum's flu diagnosis was actually heart failure
A mother shares her terrifying ordeal after being misdiagnosed with flu, only to discover weeks later she was suffering from life-threatening heart failure.
Teacher guilty of student sexual abuse
A former teacher in the UK has been convicted of engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a student. The shocking case highlights breaches of trust in education.
Brisbane Airport security fault forces re-screening chaos
A technical glitch in Brisbane Airport's security system led to massive delays as all domestic passengers were forced to undergo re-screening, causing frustration and long queues.
United pilots' mayday call after engine failure
Dramatic cockpit recording reveals the tense moments after a United Airlines flight suffered engine failure during takeoff, forcing pilots to declare an emergency.
Doctor's Volvo brake failure on California mountain road
A doctor narrowly escaped disaster when his Volvo's brakes failed on a steep mountain road in California. The harrowing incident was caught on camera.
Russell Martin forced to clear decks at Rangers
Russell Martin faces mounting pressure as Rangers' struggles continue, with fans growing increasingly frustrated by the club's lack of success.
FBI ignored warning before Oklahoma bombing: book
A shocking new book claims the FBI dismissed a vital warning before the devastating 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, raising serious questions about intelligence failures.
Windrush Hero Stuck in Limbo for 26 Years
A Windrush generation hero faces decades of uncertainty due to Home Office errors, leaving him unable to work or claim benefits—despite contributing to Britain for years.
Woman murdered after 13 ignored 999 calls
A woman was brutally murdered by her ex-partner despite making 13 frantic 999 calls to police in the weeks before her death. An investigation reveals shocking failures in the response.
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