Spotify suffers major global outage, thousands in UK affected
Spotify is down in a worldwide blackout, causing playback errors for millions. Over 10,000 UK users report issues as the company investigates. Follow live updates.
Spotify is down in a worldwide blackout, causing playback errors for millions. Over 10,000 UK users report issues as the company investigates. Follow live updates.
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.
A major Optus network failure has left nearly 100,000 customers in Queensland unable to call emergency services. The telco is working to restore services. 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.
A major Optus telecoms outage has prevented over 14,000 people from accessing emergency services. Learn the causes and implications of this critical failure.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New analysis reveals a dramatic reversal in UK poverty trends, with children overtaking pensioners as the age group most likely to live in poverty. The triple lock's success for retirees contrasts sharply with growing child deprivation.
Universal Credit, PIP, and State Pension payments are set for significant increases next April as the government confirms it will maintain the triple lock. Discover exactly how much more you'll receive.
Camden Nicholson convicted of murdering his parents and their housekeeper in shocking California killing spree during religious mission hiatus
The Department for Work and Pensions promises imminent updates on the State Pension triple lock system, with millions of pensioners awaiting confirmation on next year's payment increases.
Australia's telecommunications giant Optus faces mounting pressure as two senior executives resign following catastrophic network failures that left millions unable to contact emergency services.
Samsung issues urgent warning about 'triple zero' text message scam targeting UK customers, revealing how fraudsters impersonate the tech giant to steal personal data and money.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as welfare payments are poised for significant increases next April, while desperately seeking ways to curb government expenditure amidst economic challenges.
Shocking new data reveals UK pensioners are £30 worse off each week despite government promises, raising urgent questions about the future of the state pension triple lock guarantee.
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.
Millions of UK pensioners face financial uncertainty as political parties consider dismantling the state pension triple lock. Exclusive analysis reveals potential income cuts and retirement planning impacts.
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.
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.
Amazon services including shopping websites, Prime Video and AWS experienced a major global outage, leaving customers unable to make purchases or access content.