Iran's Starlink Lifeline Defies Severe Internet Blackout
As Iran enforces its most severe internet shutdown in years, a clandestine network of smuggled Starlink terminals provides a vital, dangerous link to the outside world for protesters.
As Iran enforces its most severe internet shutdown in years, a clandestine network of smuggled Starlink terminals provides a vital, dangerous link to the outside world for protesters.
New data reveals the UK's slowest broadband streets, with speeds as low as 0.81Mbps. If you live in these postcodes, follow these 5 expert tips to boost your connection today.
President Trump briefed on military options as Iran cracks down on protests, with 116 reported dead. The UK urges Iran to end violence against demonstrators. Read the latest.
Hundreds of protesters are feared killed in Iran as security forces brutally suppress nationwide anti-government demonstrations. The UK government expresses deep concern.
Iran's unprecedented internet shutdown, now lasting 36 hours, is chillingly precise, allowing government posts while isolating protesters. Experts warn this sophisticated censorship may last.
Iran's unprecedented internet shutdown, now lasting 36 hours, is described as chillingly precise. Experts warn this sophisticated censorship could last a long time. Read the full analysis.
Iran's regime faces unprecedented pressure amid nationwide protests, a near-total internet blackout, and claims the Supreme Leader is seeking sanctuary. The UK calls for restraint.
Discover how a groundbreaking UK initiative is making AI accessible to everyone, from students to pensioners. Learn how you can get involved and shape the future of technology.
Louise Haigh calls for a total government boycott of X after reports of AI-generated sexualised images of children. The Prime Minister's spokesman calls it 'a disgrace'. Read more.
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
Frustration mounts across Papua New Guinea after the government ordered Starlink to halt its unlicensed satellite internet services, severely impacting businesses, healthcare, and education in remote areas. Read the full story.
Frustration mounts in Papua New Guinea as a government-ordered Starlink shutdown disrupts businesses, healthcare, and education. Discover the impact on remote communities.
O2 is shutting down its 3G network in 2026. Customers with 3G-only devices must upgrade to 4G/5G handsets to avoid losing mobile internet access. Act now.
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
New data shows slow internet is spoiling Christmas Day TV for millions of UK households. Find out which age groups and shows are most affected and why reliable broadband is now essential.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
A chocolatier spent 80 hours creating giant edible coins of King Henry VIII and Queen Victoria to celebrate the 200th Cash Access UK banking hub in Billericay. Discover the sweet link to cash nostalgia.
A major Cloudflare outage on Friday morning left numerous websites inaccessible, highlighting the fragility of key internet infrastructure. Discover which sites were affected and why.
Widespread mobile internet shutdowns across Russia, justified as anti-drone measures, are crippling payments, healthcare, and communications, fuelling public frustration.
A major Cloudflare outage caused global disruption, taking down services like ChatGPT, X, and Spotify. Discover the cause and the cybersecurity concerns raised. Read more.
A major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday morning brought down numerous websites. Discover how this critical infrastructure failure impacted the UK and the wider web.
A major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday 18 November 2025 brought down websites like X, highlighting our reliance on invisible web infrastructure. Discover what happened.
A UN report reveals a shocking 2.2 billion people have never been online, with the digital divide concentrated in the world's poorest nations. Discover the full findings and the push for universal connectivity.
British Airways revolutionises air travel by launching complimentary high-speed Starlink WiFi across its fleet, transforming the passenger experience with seamless connectivity.
Discover Hobbister, the astonishingly remote Scottish village where residents battle tidal schedules and weather just to reach civilisation. This hidden community lives in near-total isolation with a lifestyle unchanged for generations.
A massive AWS outage has brought popular services like Disney+, Tinder, and Amazon's own platforms to their knees, causing worldwide disruption for millions of users.
Critical Amazon Web Services failure triggers worldwide internet disruption, affecting major platforms and services across the globe in second major outage this year.