Boy, 12, brain damaged by TikTok 'blackout challenge'
Shocking incident as schoolboy suffers severe brain damage from trending social media challenge, prompting urgent safety warnings for parents across the UK
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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.
Forest vs Chelsea: Watch Premier League FREE This Saturday
Nottingham Forest host Chelsea in crucial Premier League match with unprecedented Saturday 5:30pm kick-off available for FREE streaming after TV blackout exception.
Malaysia skyscraper blackout hits KL Tower and city centre
A major power outage struck Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, leaving the iconic KL Tower and surrounding skyscrapers without electricity for hours, disrupting businesses and trapping residents in lifts.
Ecuador Blackout Sparks Deadly Prison Violence and Nationwide Chaos
A complete electrical grid failure has thrown Ecuador into turmoil, with prisons erupting in violence, hospitals operating on emergency power, and authorities scrambling to restore order amid widespread panic.
Kyiv blackout: Russia targets energy infrastructure
Russian forces have launched a devastating new wave of attacks on Ukraine's capital, targeting critical energy infrastructure and leaving residents without power in freezing temperatures.
Manchester's Day of Darkness: Inside the Cyber Attack
An exclusive investigation reveals how Manchester became the epicentre of a catastrophic cyber assault that brought the city to its knees, exposing critical vulnerabilities in Britain's digital infrastructure.
Chelsea-Liverpool TV blackout angers fans
Premier League fans are set to miss Chelsea's clash with Liverpool due to UK broadcasting blackout rules, sparking fresh debate about the controversial Saturday 3pm fixture ban.
Man Utd vs Sunderland: FA Cup TV blackout explained
FA Cup fans face TV frustration as Manchester United host Sunderland in third round clash. Discover legal streaming options and broadcast details for the Old Trafford showdown.
Man turns £1 into hundreds in viral money challenge
Discover how a British TikToker transformed a single pound into hundreds through clever side hustles and social media savvy in this inspiring money-making journey.
Afghanistan internet restored after 3-day blackout
After a devastating three-day nationwide internet blackout, Afghanistan's digital lifeline has been restored. The Taliban's surprise shutdown sparked international condemnation and crippled daily life across the country.
Taliban cuts Afghanistan internet to 'prevent immorality'
The Taliban regime has severed Afghanistan's internet connection, isolating millions from the global community in a drastic bid to enforce their strict moral code, with devastating consequences for healthcare, education and livelihoods.
Afghanistan Internet Blackout: Taliban Imposes Digital Crackdown
Afghanistan faces nationwide internet blackout as Taliban imposes sweeping restrictions on digital communications, raising alarm about human rights and information control.
Afghanistan telecoms blackout: Taliban cuts all communications
Afghanistan faces complete communications collapse as Taliban authorities order nationwide shutdown of mobile networks and internet services, severing millions from vital connections.
Afghanistan's total internet blackout enters second week
Afghanistan faces a complete communications collapse as the Taliban-enforced internet blackout continues, severing millions from vital services and global connectivity.
Taliban Enforces Total Internet Blackout in Afghanistan
The Taliban regime has severed Afghanistan's internet connectivity, isolating 40 million people from the world in what experts call one of the most severe digital crackdowns in modern history.
TikTok 'Surfing' Challenge Leads to Manslaughter Charge
A dangerous TikTok trend has led to a manslaughter charge for a 17-year-old in the US, after a participant was fatally injured while 'surfing' on a moving vehicle.
Premier League's Saturday 3pm TV Blackout Under Threat
The Premier League's historic Saturday 3pm television blackout could be abolished in a major broadcasting shake-up, with a new £11 billion domestic rights deal set to revolutionise how fans watch football.
70 ABC Stations Boycott Jimmy Kimmel's TV Comeback
Jimmy Kimmel's highly anticipated return to television has been dealt a severe blow as dozens of ABC affiliate stations across the United States refuse to broadcast tonight's episode, sparking industry-wide speculation about the late-night host's future.
Football's 3pm TV Blackout Faces Being Scrapped
The UK's historic football TV blackout, which bans 3pm Saturday matches from being broadcast, is under formal review and could be scrapped in a move that would revolutionise how fans watch the game.
Taliban's Internet Shutdown Strangles Hope for Afghan Women
Exclusive report reveals the devastating impact of the Taliban's systematic internet shutdowns on women's education and access to information, pushing Afghanistan towards a new era of isolation.
New York's 'Sun Day' Blackout: A Climate Wake-Up Call
A sudden, massive solar storm plunged New York City into an unprecedented daytime blackout, exposing critical vulnerabilities in urban infrastructure and sounding a global alarm on climate-driven space weather threats.
Optus Fallout: Emergency Call Watchdog Still Not Staffed
Exclusive investigation reveals the Australian government's promised failsafe for emergency calls, the 'Triple Zero Custodian', remains unstaffed and inoperative, leaving millions vulnerable over a year after the catastrophic Optus network blackout.
Taliban Enforces Total Internet Blackout in N. Afghanistan
The Taliban has enforced a complete internet shutdown in Afghanistan's Balkh and Kunduz provinces, severing critical communications and raising fears of a wider crackdown on digital freedoms.
Gibraltar Suffers Total Power Blackout, Emergency Crisis
Gibraltar faces a major emergency as a catastrophic power outage, caused by damaged undersea cables, leaves the Rock in darkness. Emergency services are inundated with calls as critical infrastructure fails.
Tottenham vs Villarreal UK TV blackout sparks fan anger
Tottenham and Villarreal fans in the UK are set to miss the live TV broadcast of their crucial pre-season friendly, sparking outrage and a scramble for alternatives. Discover the full story behind the broadcast rights issue.
Hyundai's 'Shameful' Response to Family's Car Theft Nightmare
Exclusive: A Georgia family's ordeal with their stolen Hyundai, a model targeted by a viral TikTok challenge, exposes a nationwide safety crisis and corporate inaction, leaving thousands of motorists vulnerable.
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