Viral warning: Blackouts signal alcohol problem
A recovering alcoholic's viral TikTok warns that blacking out from drinking is a serious red flag. Experts explain the science and the UK's rising alcohol death rates.
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Instagram down in major global blackout
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.
X suffers major UK outage with thousands unable to connect
The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, experienced a significant blackout across the UK on Wednesday evening, with over 6,000 user reports. Discover the full details of the disruption.
Four Deadly Social Media Trends Parents Must Know
Experts warn parents about four dangerous social media challenges that have turned fatal. Learn the risks of chroming, surfing, blackout and Benadryl trends to keep your children safe online.
Australian energy crisis: Blackout risk for millions
Australia's east coast faces heightened blackout risks from 2027 as energy grid struggles with coal plant closures. Find out what's being done to prevent power shortages.
French Police to Intercept UK Migrant Boats
French authorities will begin intercepting small boats carrying migrants across the English Channel following a UK plea. The new strategy aims to tackle the dangerous crossings that have seen over 39,000 arrivals this year.
Parliament plunges into darkness during energy debate
Parliament House was plunged into darkness during a fiery energy policy clash. Coalition MPs jeered as the blackout cut off the Health Minister mid-sentence. Read the full story.
French police use nets to stop Channel migrant boats
French police will deploy large nets to intercept small boats in the Channel, a controversial tactic warned could cause fatalities. Read the full report on the new UK-France migration strategy.
Fed official's husband violated trading rules
Former Federal Reserve governor Adriana Kugler's husband engaged in prohibited stock trading before key meetings, according to ethics investigation. Discover the full story.
Disney and YouTube TV end blackout, restore channels
Disney and YouTube TV have reached a new deal, restoring ABC and ESPN after a six-week blackout. Find out what this means for subscribers and the future of streaming.
YouTube TV £20 credit for Disney channel blackout
YouTube TV subscribers affected by the Disney channel blackout can claim a one-time £20 credit. Learn how to apply it and the latest on the negotiation stalemate.
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.
Political firestorm over YouTube TV-ESPN NFL blackout
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Donald Trump clash as YouTube TV drops ESPN, disrupting NFL coverage for subscribers during peak football season in major political showdown.
Iranian man returned to France after second boat crossing
An Iranian man who made his second dangerous small boat crossing of the English Channel has been returned to France under new UK-France returns agreement, raising questions about border policy effectiveness.
Samantha Armytage Joins Today Show in Major TV Move
Exclusive: Channel Seven's beloved former Sunrise host Samantha Armytage makes stunning return to television, joining Channel Nine's Today Show in bombshell career switch that's set to redefine morning television wars.
TNT Sports blackout angers Arsenal fans during Champions League
Arsenal supporters were left fuming as TNT Sports' coverage of the crucial Champions League clash against Slavia Prague was abruptly cut off mid-match, sparking widespread outrage and demands for refunds.
Channel 4 cancels The Bridge reality show
The reality competition series 'The Bridge' faces cancellation after failing to capture audience attention, marking another casualty in Channel 4's programming lineup.
NFL Monday Night Football faces YouTube TV blackout
Millions of American football fans face potential blackout of Monday Night Football as YouTube TV and Disney clash in high-stakes carriage dispute affecting ESPN and ABC channels.
Channel migrant crossings hit 4-day pause - longest in year
The English Channel has experienced its longest migrant-free period in over a year, with no crossings recorded for four consecutive days as the Home Office's intensified enforcement measures show early signs of impact.
Channel crossings surge with 900 migrants in three days
New government figures reveal a significant increase in small boat crossings, with nearly 900 migrants reaching Kent in just three days amid ongoing policy challenges.
College football game plunged into darkness by floodlight failure
A college football showdown between Idaho Vandals and Northern Arizona Lumberjacks turned into a spooky spectacle when stadium lights failed multiple times, causing lengthy delays and creating chaotic scenes.
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.
Starmer attacks government over Channel crossings crisis
Labour leader Keir Starmer launches scathing attack on government's handling of small boat crossings amid diplomatic tensions with France over new asylum policies.
YouTube TV axes ESPN and ABC - football fans furious
Millions of sports enthusiasts face disruption as YouTube TV removes ESPN and ABC channels ahead of crucial college football and NFL games, sparking subscriber outrage.
Disney channels vanish from YouTube TV in fee dispute
Millions of YouTube TV subscribers face programming blackout as Disney and Google clash over distribution rights in tense contract negotiations affecting ESPN and local ABC stations.
Microsoft & Amazon cloud outage causes global internet blackout
Major internet blackout hits millions as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services suffer catastrophic simultaneous failures, disrupting everything from banking to healthcare services across the UK and beyond.
Virgin Trains eyes Channel Tunnel return in rail comeback
Richard Branson's Virgin Trains could make a dramatic return to UK railways with plans to operate services through the Channel Tunnel, challenging Eurostar's long-standing monopoly on cross-channel rail travel.
Virgin's Eurostar Challenge: The Untold Channel Tunnel Bid
Exclusive look at how Virgin Trains nearly revolutionised cross-Channel travel with ambitious plans to compete directly with Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel.
Virgin's Channel Tunnel Bid Challenges Eurostar Monopoly
Richard Branson's Virgin Group launches ambitious bid to operate cross-Channel train services, potentially breaking Eurostar's monopoly and creating new London-Paris travel options.
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