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Porsche left dangling on cliff after GPS shortcut disaster

A German tourist's luxury holiday took a terrifying turn when his satellite navigation system led his Porsche up a treacherous mountain path, leaving the vehicle teetering dangerously on a cliff edge in southern Italy.

Bligh's Mutiny Survival Compass for Sale

The extraordinary brass compass that enabled Captain William Bligh to navigate 3,600 miles to safety after the infamous 1789 Mutiny on the Bounty emerges for public sale, revealing one of history's greatest survival stories.

NI GPs Face Mandatory Rare Disease Training

All GPs in Northern Ireland will be required to complete specialist training on rare medical conditions after a damning report revealed significant knowledge gaps affecting patient care.

Scottish GP Crisis: 80% Say Workload Unsafe

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney confronts mounting pressure as Royal College of GPs warns of 'unsustainable' workload threatening patient safety across Scottish practices.

Mum's £2.50 Amazon dress arrives comically small

A mother's bargain fashion find turned into a comedy of errors when her £2.50 Amazon purchase arrived in a condition that left her speechless. The shocking delivery reveals the risks of online shopping bargains.

Solar Storms Threaten UK GPS and Power Systems

The Met Office reveals how powerful solar storms could disrupt GPS systems, radio communications and power networks across Britain, with new monitoring technology being deployed to protect critical infrastructure.

NY GPS disruption traced to Norwegian delegation

A mysterious GPS interference event over New York has been traced back to Norwegian origins, raising aviation security concerns and prompting international investigation into potential jamming activities.

Hollywood star secretly invented Wi-Fi technology

The astonishing true story of how a glamorous 1940s film icon co-invented technology that paved the way for modern Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS systems while maintaining her Hollywood career.

Russia jams British satellites in weekly attacks

Exclusive: Vladimir Putin's forces are carrying out relentless electronic warfare against UK satellites, with Space Command revealing weekly jamming attacks that threaten Britain's critical infrastructure and national security.

Wife finds husband's tracking device on car

A determined mother turned DIY detective exposed her estranged husband's sophisticated stalking operation after discovering a hidden GPS tracker on her vehicle in a shocking case of domestic surveillance.

GPs threaten strike over mandatory online booking

Thousands of GPs across England are considering unprecedented strike action in protest against government plans to force all practices to implement online appointment systems by December.

UK Defence Minister's jet hit by GPS jamming attack

A Spanish Air Force plane carrying the UK's Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, was subjected to a sophisticated GPS jamming attack near Russian territory. The incident, described as 'serious', highlights escalating electronic warfare threats to NATO flights

Poland and Estonia warn of Russian GPS jamming threat

Poland and Estonia issue stark warnings about Russia's escalating electronic warfare tactics, including GPS jamming and spoofing, which threaten regional security and civilian aviation across Eastern Europe.

The Seven Books That Define Your 20s

Discover the essential reading list for anyone in their 20s, from navigating career anxiety and financial freedom to understanding modern relationships and finding your purpose. These seven book titles offer a roadmap through the most transformative decad

UK Warns Putin Over 'Dangerous' GPS Jamming Attacks

The UK Government accuses Russia of deliberately disrupting civilian flights and maritime traffic in Eastern Europe with widespread GPS jamming, branding it a 'dangerous' and 'reckless' act.

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