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Teen dies after TikTok blackout challenge tragedy

A 16-year-old boy from Lancashire has died after attempting the lethal 'blackout challenge' he discovered on TikTok, leaving his family devastated and raising serious questions about online safety.

Metallica Perth concert drug use allegations rock fans

Concertgoers at Metallica's Perth performance have raised serious concerns about alleged widespread drug use among attendees, with reports of intoxicated fans disrupting the experience for others at the Optus Stadium event.

Disney channels pulled from YouTube TV

ESPN, FX, and National Geographic channels have been pulled from YouTube TV after Disney and Google fail to reach a new distribution agreement, affecting millions of subscribers.

ESPN blackout on YouTube TV angers sports fans

Millions of sports enthusiasts face disruption as ESPN channels disappear from YouTube TV amid bitter carriage fee dispute, leaving subscribers furious and demanding solutions.

Premier League TV blackout crisis: 3pm rule under threat

The Premier League's historic 3pm Saturday TV blackout faces unprecedented pressure as streaming giants and international broadcasters challenge football's sacred tradition. Discover why this 60-year-old rule could disappear forever.

Mum's nursery blind nightmare creates disco effect

A shocked mother reveals how a £127 blackout blind from a major retailer failed spectacularly, filling her daughter's nursery with hundreds of tiny holes and creating a 'disco ball effect' instead of darkness.

Perth Test Under Threat in 2027 Ashes Schedule Clash

Australian captain Pat Cummins reveals potential Perth Test cancellation in 2027 Ashes series due to scheduling conflicts with AFL stadium usage, raising concerns about iconic venue's future in international cricket.

UK Blackout Protection: Best Backup Power Solutions

As power cuts become more frequent, discover the best backup power sources to keep your home running during outages. From portable power stations to solar generators, we reveal the top options for UK households.

Amazon Web Services Outage: UK Apps and Services Hit

A massive Amazon Web Services outage has brought chaos to millions of UK users, disrupting everything from banking apps to food delivery services. Discover which popular platforms are affected and when normal service might resume.

Instagram suffers global outage, users flock to X

Millions of Instagram users were left unable to access the platform during a major worldwide outage, with the blackout sparking widespread frustration and creative memes across other social media platforms.

Newcastle vs Brighton TV blackout sparks fan fury

Premier League fans are outraged as Newcastle's crucial clash against Brighton faces TV blackout, with supporters forced to miss the St James' Park showdown due to UK broadcasting restrictions.

Sydney Protest & Optus Blackout: City in Chaos

Thousands gather in Sydney CBD for pro-Palestine demonstration while nationwide Optus network failure causes chaos and government pressure mounts on telecommunications giant.

Optus Network Collapse Disrupts Emergency Services

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.

Triple Zero Failure During NSW Bushfire Emergency

A major network outage during NSW's bushfire emergency exposes critical vulnerabilities in Australia's emergency communication systems, leaving rural communities dangerously isolated.

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