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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.

Premier League's Saturday 3pm TV Blackout Under Threat

The Premier League's historic Saturday 3pm television blackout could be abolished in a major broadcasting shake-up, with a new £11 billion domestic rights deal set to revolutionise how fans watch football.

70 ABC Stations Boycott Jimmy Kimmel's TV Comeback

Jimmy Kimmel's highly anticipated return to television has been dealt a severe blow as dozens of ABC affiliate stations across the United States refuse to broadcast tonight's episode, sparking industry-wide speculation about the late-night host's future.

Football's 3pm TV Blackout Faces Being Scrapped

The UK's historic football TV blackout, which bans 3pm Saturday matches from being broadcast, is under formal review and could be scrapped in a move that would revolutionise how fans watch the game.

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.

New York's 'Sun Day' Blackout: A Climate Wake-Up Call

A sudden, massive solar storm plunged New York City into an unprecedented daytime blackout, exposing critical vulnerabilities in urban infrastructure and sounding a global alarm on climate-driven space weather threats.

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.

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.

Tottenham vs Villarreal UK TV blackout sparks fan anger

Tottenham and Villarreal fans in the UK are set to miss the live TV broadcast of their crucial pre-season friendly, sparking outrage and a scramble for alternatives. Discover the full story behind the broadcast rights issue.

Nationwide Blackout Plunges Cuba Into Darkness and Protest

Cuba faces a severe nationwide power cut, plunging millions into darkness and triggering protests. The blackout, one of the worst in recent history, highlights the island's ongoing energy crisis and economic struggles.

Millions Face Freeview Blackout in Major Signal Shake-Up

A major change to the UK's airwaves could see millions of households lose access to key Freeview channels like BBC Four and Film4. Ofcom's 5G expansion plans threaten a widespread TV signal disruption, with older tellies and set-top boxes at highest risk.

Gaza Exodus: 1.7 Million Displaced as Troops Enter City

Israeli troops advance into Gaza City as the humanitarian crisis deepens, with over 1.7 million Palestinians displaced and critical shortages of food, water, and medicine. The UN warns of a 'code red' emergency as communications blackout hampers aid effor

Global Instagram outage leaves millions locked out

Meta's Instagram platform experienced a severe global outage, leaving millions of users unable to access their accounts, post content, or send messages in one of the platform's most significant technical failures this year.

Deadly Texas Storm Leaves 1.5 Million Without Power

Catastrophic winds and severe weather have plunged Houston into darkness, leaving 1.5 million residents without power and claiming multiple lives. Emergency services battle widespread destruction.

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.

Inside the Sinister World of Deadly Online Challenges

An exclusive investigation into the deadly online challenge phenomenon, from the Momo hoax to the Blackout Challenge, and the urgent call for tech giants and parents to act against this digital danger.

Chelsea vs West Ham TV blackout sparks fan fury

Premier League fans are set to miss the crucial London derby between Chelsea and West Ham due to a UK broadcasting blackout. Discover why the 2pm Sunday kickoff won't be televised.

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