Severe thunderstorms have unleashed tennis ball-sized hailstones and destructive winds across southeast Queensland and Victoria, leaving thousands without power and causing widespread damage to homes and vehicles.
Exclusive investigation reveals how the internet's physical backbone - from undersea cables to data centres - faces unprecedented threats that could disrupt our digital world.
SpaceX's revolutionary satellite internet service Starlink has officially launched across the United Kingdom, promising to bridge the digital divide with high-speed connectivity from space.
Amazon Web Services issues chilling alert about worldwide internet infrastructure collapse as energy demands from AI and data centres threaten to overwhelm global power grids.
When the cloud infrastructure we depend on suddenly failed, it revealed the uncomfortable truth about who truly controls our digital lives and why our internet isn't as resilient as we thought.
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 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.
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.
A new survey reveals Generation Z's complete unfamiliarity with dial-up internet, Yellow Pages and other technological relics that defined millennial childhoods, highlighting the astonishing pace of digital evolution.
Vodafone broadband customers across the UK are experiencing widespread internet outages, with thousands reporting connection failures and service disruptions.
A powerful Nor'easter storm is unleashing hurricane-force winds and torrential rain across America's East Coast, causing widespread power failures, severe flooding, and dangerous travel conditions from New England to the Mid-Atlantic states.
A powerful storm system pummels America's Eastern Seaboard, triggering severe flooding, hurricane-force winds, and leaving nearly 700,000 homes without power as emergency services battle the elements.
Australia's southeastern states face weather emergency as torrential rains, destructive winds and severe flooding cause widespread damage, road closures and power outages across multiple regions.
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.
The Taliban regime is systematically dismantling Afghanistan's digital infrastructure, imposing nationwide internet restrictions that isolate citizens and cripple the economy in what experts call digital repression.
Southern California faces nature's fury as torrential rains and hurricane-force winds trigger widespread flooding, power outages and evacuations. Governor Gavin Newsom mobilises emergency response amid the atmospheric river onslaught.
Afghanistan faces nationwide internet blackout as Taliban imposes sweeping restrictions on digital communications, raising alarm about human rights and information control.
Dangerous heatwave grips southern US with Louisiana declaring state of emergency. Extreme temperatures threaten millions as power outages compound the crisis.
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.
Super Typhoon Ragsasa unleashes torrential rain and destructive winds on Taiwan, causing widespread blackouts and disrupting travel before heading towards China's coast.
A 'catastrophic' storm system has unleashed torrential rain and destructive winds on Sydney, triggering mass evacuations, widespread power outages, and a major state of emergency response across New South Wales.
A fiendishly clever optical illusion is taking the internet by storm, challenging users to find a single guitar pick hidden amongst a chaotic jumble of colourful picks. The viral Reddit post has left thousands utterly stumped.
A Gen Z content creator's viral series schooling millennials on outdated social media habits has ignited a fierce generational debate online. From cringeworthy hashtags to oversharing, discover the 'rules' for digital survival in 2024.
A shocking Netflix documentary exposes Kendra Licari, the Michigan mother who masterminded an elaborate online hoax, pretending her daughter was dying of cancer to con thousands from sympathetic donors.
Dive into The Guardian's expertly curated list of six must-read stories for your weekend. This week's selection spans global geopolitics, viral internet culture, and the modern anxieties of parenting, offering profound insights and captivating narratives.
The world of social media is in mourning following the death of beloved nonagenarian influencer Baddie Winkle. The viral sensation, known for her rebellious style and iconic catchphrases, has passed away peacefully at the age of 96.
Sam Altman refutes claims that AI is flooding the web with synthetic content, but new research reveals ChatGPT alone could generate a staggering fraction of all digital text.
Centre Parcs has announced a significant change to its Wi-Fi policy, moving from free access to a paid model across all five UK villages, impacting millions of visitors.
Cybersecurity giant Cloudflare has successfully mitigated the largest recorded DDoS attack, a colossal 71 million request-per-second assault, marking a dangerous new era for global internet security.