Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider Optus suffered a catastrophic nationwide outage, disrupting emergency services and mistakenly sending thousands of customers to voicemail during critical situations.
A KLM flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles made an emergency landing in Canada after a female passenger suffered a medical emergency and died, sparking an investigation into in-flight medical incidents.
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride faces backlash after suggesting civil servants should implement Tory policies 'in a way that is consistent with their objectives' in major breach of ministerial code.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveils controversial mandatory national service for teenagers, facing immediate backlash from opposition and military experts who question its feasibility and funding.
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David Lammy demands urgent action as new data reveals Greater Manchester Police failed to respond to thousands of emergency calls within target times, leaving vulnerable residents at risk.
Los Angeles Rams supporters are up in arms after a series of contentious referee calls during their nail-biting overtime defeat, sparking widespread accusations of being 'screwed' by the officials.
Distressed emergency calls have emerged detailing the horrific discovery of Iryna Zarutska's body, as police investigate a suspected love triangle murder involving her ex-partner DeCarlos Brown Jr.
Pressure mounts on NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb as senior officers and political figures question her leadership following controversial remarks and case management.
A critical intelligence gap in New York City, following the dismantling of a key Secret Service network, has sparked a major security review ahead of high-profile events.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Optus CEO Stephen Rue is under immense pressure to resign following a catastrophic 14-hour nationwide network outage that left 10 million Australians stranded and has been connected to three tragic deaths after emergency calls failed.
A catastrophic failure during an Optus network upgrade disrupted emergency calls to Triple Zero, resulting in three tragic deaths, as confirmed by the telecom giant's CEO in a damning revelation.
Exclusive: A Nottingham man endured an 18-hour wait for an ambulance with a broken back, as East Midlands Ambulance Service declares a critical incident due to overwhelming demand and hospital handover delays.
A ute was completely destroyed by a ferocious fire that erupted at a Smiths service station in Torquay, Victoria. Emergency crews battled the intense blaze, preventing a potential catastrophe. No injuries were reported.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Essex shatters digital myths, proving that a simple phone call is far more powerful for emotional connection than texts or emails. Discover why your voice matters more than ever in the age of AI.
Transport for London launches a new campaign targeting anti-social behaviours like 'manspreading' and loud phone calls on the Tube, aiming to make journeys more pleasant for everyone.
Discover the extraordinary lengths top UK hotel concierges go to for guests, from sourcing rare vintage champagne to arranging private castle tours. The era of simple taxi bookings is over.
Netflix has broken its silence after a catastrophic technical failure plunged the UK into streaming chaos, leaving subscribers unable to access their favourite shows and films for hours.
A UK postman faces criticism after a homeowner's CCTV captured him lazily tossing a package onto a car roof instead of delivering it to the door. The resident brands the act 'pure disrespect'.
British police, including forces in Norwich and Cleveland, have issued statements confirming they are not dealing with real incidents after a spate of sophisticated hoax calls, known as 'swatting', targeted American cities like Boston and Florida. The for
Exclusive: The UK's national emergency alert system, currently used for life-threatening events, is set to expand to deliver crucial public service information directly to citizens' smartphones, raising both possibilities and privacy concerns.
Exclusive investigation reveals victims of domestic violence are being failed by police call handlers who dismiss urgent pleas for help, with one woman told to call back after being assaulted.
Belfast's first Sinn Féin Lord Mayor cancels the historic 'Mayor's Sunday' church service, breaking a 124-year tradition and igniting a fierce political and community debate.
Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner is under intense pressure to resign amid allegations she avoided paying stamp duty on a property sale and provided conflicting accounts about her main residence. The controversy threatens to derail Labour's election ca
A severe weather emergency is unfolding across the United States as Hurricane Kiko and Tropical Storm Lorena trigger catastrophic flooding and violent storms, placing millions of citizens in imminent danger.
A damning Institute for Government report reveals the Civil Service's flagship graduate scheme is failing to attract top talent, risking the future of UK policymaking. Discover the critical reforms needed.