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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.

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.

Optus CEO Under Fire After Deadly Network Blackout

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.

Optus network failure linked to Triple Zero deaths

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.

Mum heard children's dying screams in 999 call horror

A mother was forced to listen to her children's final moments over the phone after a devastating arson attack destroyed their home. The tragic story of the Phillips family and the ongoing search for justice.

Phone Calls Are The Most Meaningful Way To Connect, Study Finds

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.

Daughter's 999 Call: 'They're Shooting Daddy' in Court

Exclusive: The traumatising 999 call made by a young girl has been revealed, detailing the moment she witnessed her father, Tom Phillips, being shot in a targeted attack in Nottinghamshire. New court evidence paints a devastating picture of the failed esc

UK Police on Alert After Hoax 'Active Threat' Calls

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

Angela Rayner Stamp Duty Scandal: Calls for Resignation Grow

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

Son died after police 'failed to send ambulance', mum claims

Exclusive: Grieving mother demands answers after her son, Tommi Miller, died in a car crash following a 999 call where police allegedly failed to dispatch an ambulance. An IOPC investigation is now underway into the tragic systemic failure.

Jennifer Aniston's strict phone rule revealed

Friends star Jennifer Aniston reveals her strict policy of never answering calls from numbers she doesn't recognise, opening up about her privacy boundaries and digital habits in a candid new interview.

Major Verizon Outage Disrupts US Calls and Texts

A significant Verizon network outage across the United States has left customers unable to make calls, send texts, or use data, sparking a wave of frustration and urgent investigations.

6-Year-Old Saves Mum's Life After YouTube First Aid Lesson

A brave six-year-old girl from the UK calmly rang 999 and performed CPR on her unconscious mother after remembering first aid tips from YouTube. Her incredible presence of mind saved her mother's life during a diabetic emergency.

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