Instagram down in major global blackout
Instagram experienced a major worldwide outage on 4 December 2025, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform. Reports flooded Downdetector as the blackout hit. Read the latest.
Instagram experienced a major worldwide outage on 4 December 2025, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform. Reports flooded Downdetector as the blackout hit. Read the latest.
OpenAI's ChatGPT suffers a widespread global outage, with users reporting lag, crashes, and timeouts. The company confirms it is working on a fix. Stay updated on the latest.
Homeowners in Australia face a prolonged period of high interest rates as ANZ abandons plans for cuts. The RBA holds the cash rate at 3.6% amid stubborn inflation. Read the full analysis.
A single corrupted file caused a massive Cloudflare outage, taking down ChatGPT, X, and other major websites for six hours. Discover the technical details behind the global internet disruption.
ANZ Bank agrees to a record $240 million penalty for widespread misconduct, including mishandled bond sales and fees charged to deceased customers. CEO Nuno Matos faces parliamentary scrutiny.
A massive Cloudflare outage disrupted major platforms like X and ChatGPT. The company has resolved the issue and vows to prevent a recurrence. Read the full details.
A major Cloudflare outage has disrupted NJ Transit services, leaving commuters unable to buy tickets. The incident also affected ChatGPT and other major platforms.
X, one of the world's largest social media platforms, experienced a major outage affecting thousands. Reports of server connection problems surged after 11:20 GMT. Discover the full impact.
First Republic Bank becomes latest casualty in American banking turmoil, with JPMorgan acquiring assets in dramatic federal intervention following SVB, Signature and Silvergate failures.
Former Google and Standard Chartered executive Hussain Elius appointed as Monzo's Head of International Markets to drive African expansion strategy
A widespread Microsoft Azure outage has disrupted critical services including Xbox Live, Outlook, and Microsoft 365, leaving users frustrated and businesses scrambling.
Major tech services including Amazon, Microsoft, Instagram and Facebook Messenger experienced widespread outages across the UK and Europe, disrupting businesses and users in what experts are calling a 'digital domino effect'.
A significant AWS infrastructure failure has triggered widespread disruption across major digital platforms including Microsoft Teams, Slack, and various business applications, highlighting critical cloud dependency vulnerabilities.
Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group could face substantial penalties after UK regulators uncovered serious misconduct in its Spanish property investment scheme affecting thousands of customers.
A severe power failure at Amazon's Seattle data centre has triggered widespread disruption across AWS services, affecting major websites and streaming platforms in what experts are calling a critical infrastructure failure.
HSBC confronts explosive legal action alleging the banking giant knowingly profited from Bernie Madoff's notorious Ponzi scheme while ignoring clear warning signs in the largest fraud in Wall Street history.
Nationwide Building Society announces significant restructuring across its UK branch network, affecting opening hours and services at multiple locations.
Lloyds Banking Group explains ongoing technical issues affecting mobile and online services, with customers reporting login problems and payment failures.
NatWest Group reveals strategic transformation plan affecting Ulster Bank operations, customer services, and regional banking infrastructure across the UK and Ireland.
Lloyds Banking Group announces strategic partnership with Schroders plc to create a new wealth management venture, combining Lloyds' extensive customer base with Schroders' investment expertise.
Meta's Instagram platform experienced a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and disrupting content creators and businesses reliant on the social media giant.
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.
A massive AWS outage brought down popular services including Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon's own platforms, highlighting our digital dependency.
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.
Thousands of ANZ customers across Australia were left stranded as both the mobile app and internet banking services crashed simultaneously, sparking fury and financial anxiety.
A major Amazon Web Services failure caused global disruption, taking down McDonald's mobile ordering, Snapchat, and streaming services in widespread outage.
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.
Major internet outages are becoming more frequent. Discover why our digital infrastructure is more vulnerable than ever and what it means for your daily life.
Exclusive investigation reveals ANZ Australia paid executives millions in bonuses while systematically ignoring customer hardship notices and selling unsuitable insurance products.
Thousands of UK banking customers were left stranded as Lloyds Banking Group services crashed, leaving accounts inaccessible and payments failing across multiple major banks.