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.
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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.
800,000 UK nursery children on social media
Shocking analysis shows hundreds of thousands of children aged 3-5 are on social media. Experts warn of adult-targeted algorithms and call for urgent action to protect young minds.
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.
New Study Debunks Social Media Addiction Myth
New research reveals excessive social media use is often a habit, not an addiction. Discover the real impact on mental health and why so many feel hooked. Read the full story.
Study: Instagram use is habit, not addiction
New research finds excessive social media use is often a conditioned habit rather than a true addiction. Discover how this changes responsibility and what it means for UK teens.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Influencers flee to UK over Australia social media ban
An Australian influencer family has relocated to the UK to circumvent Australia's proposed social media ban for children under 16, sparking debate about digital parenting and regulation.
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.
Australia considers social media ban for under-16s
The Australian government is debating a controversial proposal to ban social media access for children under 16, sparking intense debate about online safety versus digital rights.
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.
Premier League TV blackout crisis: 3pm rule under threat
The Premier League's historic 3pm Saturday TV blackout faces unprecedented pressure as streaming giants and international broadcasters challenge football's sacred tradition. Discover why this 60-year-old rule could disappear forever.
Mum's nursery blind nightmare creates disco effect
A shocked mother reveals how a £127 blackout blind from a major retailer failed spectacularly, filling her daughter's nursery with hundreds of tiny holes and creating a 'disco ball effect' instead of darkness.
Virgin Media blackout: Sky & TNT Sports channels go dark
Millions of Virgin Media customers face sports blackout as Sky and TNT Sports channels disappear in major carriage fee dispute. Find out when your favourite sports might return.
Boy, 12, dies after attempting dangerous TikTok challenge
A family is in mourning after their 12-year-old son died from catastrophic injuries sustained while attempting a viral TikTok challenge that encourages participants to choke themselves until unconscious.
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
Instagram's Global Outage Sparks User Frenzy Worldwide
Millions of Instagram users worldwide were left frustrated as the social media platform experienced a major service disruption, with login failures and feature malfunctions affecting the global community.
Tammy Hembrow's TikTok Award Nomination Stuns Fans
Australian fitness sensation Tammy Hembrow earns unexpected TikTok Award nomination for her viral content, joining elite creators in prestigious social media celebration.
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