Metro Bank IT glitch shows false negative balances
Thousands of Metro Bank customers face financial chaos after major system failure incorrectly shows negative balances and blocks access to funds in widespread banking glitch.
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Israel Deploys 'Scent' Tracking in Gaza Conflict
Exclusive investigation reveals Israeli forces using advanced 'scent' detection technology to identify Hamas operatives in Gaza, raising serious ethical concerns about civilian safety and warfare methods.
Hollywood star secretly invented Wi-Fi technology
The astonishing true story of how a glamorous 1940s film icon co-invented technology that paved the way for modern Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS systems while maintaining her Hollywood career.
How Recording Technology Revolutionised Music Creation
Justin Lewis's groundbreaking book 'Into The Groove' uncovers how recording technology transformed music creation, from The Rolling Stones' mobile studio experiments to modern production techniques that changed listening forever.
2026 World Cup Ball Tech Ends Handball & Offside Debates
Exclusive look at Adidas's groundbreaking Trionda ball for World Cup 2026, featuring connected ball technology designed to eliminate VAR disputes and transform football officiating forever.
Optus outage left SA ambulance without emergency alerts
A major Optus network failure prevented emergency alerts from reaching South Australian ambulance services, raising serious concerns about public safety and telecommunications reliability.
Manchester synagogue terror alert failure exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how a major mobile network failure prevented Manchester's Jewish community from receiving emergency terror attack warnings during synagogue services, raising serious security concerns.
NRL Puts Artificial Intelligence in Charge of Crucial Calls
The National Rugby League is deploying cutting-edge artificial intelligence to revolutionise crucial in-game decisions, marking a dramatic shift in sports officiating technology that could change rugby league forever.
Optus Outage: Triple-Zero Calls Failed, Lives at Risk
A major Optus outage left Australians unable to reach emergency services, with calls to triple-zero failing. A victim who collapsed during the blackout warns that lives are at stake, demanding an urgent regulatory overhaul.
Nats IT Failure Causes UK Air Traffic Chaos
A major IT failure at the UK's National Air Traffic Services (Nats) caused severe disruption, grounding flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded at London Stansted, Brussels, and Berlin Airports.
AI Watchdog: 'Everyone Will Die' in Worst-Case Scenario
The UK's first AI Safety Institute chief has issued a stark warning, stating that the worst-case scenario for artificial intelligence could lead to human extinction. The alarming prediction highlights the urgent need for global regulation as AI capabiliti
Lesotho Water Project Backfires: Damage & Debt for Villagers
Exclusive report from Lesotho reveals how a multi-million-pound African Development Bank water project has left villages with cracked homes, dry taps, and crippling debt instead of the promised clean water.
AUKUS Submarines Plagued by Critical Vulnerabilities
Exclusive: A damning parliamentary report reveals the $368bn AUKUS submarine programme is plagued by severe technological and workforce risks that could leave Australia's future fleet exposed.
Ukraine's AI Drone War: Revolutionising Modern Conflict
Exclusive analysis reveals how Ukraine's homegrown drone technology, driven by AI and rapid innovation, is fundamentally reshaping warfare tactics against Russia. Discover the cutting-edge systems changing the battlefield.
China's 'Star Wars' Laser Weapon Revealed: Blinds Pilots
Exclusive analysis of China's newly unveiled 'optical warfare' laser weapon, a disruptive system designed to blind pilots and fry electronics. How it compares to Western 'Star Wars' technology and what it means for global military balance.
Asda Tests AI 'Just Walk Out' Supermarket Tech
Asda trials groundbreaking AI-powered 'just walk out' technology in a major UK supermarket, allowing shoppers to grab items and leave without scanning or queuing.
TSA Rolls Out Touchless Facial Recognition at Airports
The TSA is dramatically accelerating its PreCheck overhaul, deploying touchless facial recognition technology to create faster, more secure passenger processing. Discover how this biometric revolution will change the way you fly.
AK-47 killer entered UK twice, raised family in Welsh town
Exclusive investigation reveals how an Albanian killer who murdered a mother with an AK-47 was allowed to enter Britain twice, settling in a Welsh community where he later committed a terrifying road rage attack.
AI Stethoscope Detects Heart Failure in Seconds
A groundbreaking AI-powered stethoscope developed by Imperial College London can instantly identify heart failure, potentially saving thousands of lives through rapid, non-invasive diagnosis.
UK Parents & Teachers: Share Your AI Classroom Experiences
Exclusive insights from British parents and educators reveal the real-world impact of AI tools like ChatGPT in schools. Discover the promises, the pitfalls, and the profound changes shaping the future of learning.
HSBC and First Direct Hit Major Online Banking Outage
Thousands of HSBC and First Direct customers across the UK were unable to access their online and mobile banking services due to a significant technical outage, with the bank issuing an apology and working to resolve the 'ERR03' error.
Childcare Reforms Threatened by Digital Exclusion Crisis
Major concerns emerge as the UK government's flagship childcare expansion, offering 15 free hours, is jeopardised by a complex and inaccessible digital application system, risking the exclusion of thousands of low-income and non-tech-savvy families.
Revolutionary prosthetic legs transform lives amid NHS crisis
Exclusive: Groundbreaking microprocessor-controlled prosthetic limbs are offering new hope to amputees, but NHS waiting times and funding shortages create a postcode lottery for life-changing technology.
Royal Navy's £1bn 'Lame Duck' Destroyer Sidelined
The Royal Navy's state-of-the-art £1 billion Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond has been declared non-operational, with critical engine defects preventing its deployment to assist Ukraine. Defence sources reveal the vessel, plagued by power failures, is stuck
Mississippi Water Crisis: 150,000 Without Safe Drinking Water
Jackson, Mississippi faces a devastating public health emergency as its water system fails, leaving 150,000 residents without safe drinking water. The ACLU files a federal lawsuit demanding immediate action.
Boeing 777 Engine Erupts in Flames Over Miami
A United Airlines Boeing 777 flight from Miami to Frankfurt was forced into a dramatic emergency turnback after its right engine spectacularly caught fire, trailing flames and smoke. The terrifying incident, captured on video, has reignited urgent questio
Skydiver's Death Ruled 'Gross Negligence' After Harness Fail
A coroner has ruled that a series of instructor errors led to the death of Belinda Taylor, 44, who fell from 3,500ft during a skydive in Peterlee. The inquest heard how a 'catastrophic failure' to properly secure her harness was the direct cause of the fa
Israel intelligence chief resigns over Hamas attack failures
Major General Aharon Haliva steps down following intelligence lapses that allowed Hamas to launch a devastating attack on Israel.
Nurse's retirement dreams crushed by super fund collapse
A dedicated NHS nurse faces financial ruin after her superannuation fund collapses, leaving her retirement plans in tatters. Experts warn of systemic risks in pension schemes.
Israeli general admits intel failures before Hamas attack
Former Israeli military intelligence chief acknowledges systemic failures in anticipating Hamas' assault, sparking debate on accountability and Gaza strategy.
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