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Guterres: 1.5°C climate failure 'moral catastrophe'

UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring the world's failure to meet critical climate targets a profound moral failure that threatens humanity's future.

Starlink rescues Brits from O2 network collapse

As Britain's second-largest mobile network crashes, leaving millions without service, Elon Musk's satellite internet emerges as an unlikely saviour for businesses and emergency services.

Prison guards help sex offender escape with directions

Exclusive: Security scandal rocks UK prison system as staff inadvertently assist convicted sex offender's escape from Derwentside immigration centre, raising serious questions about staff training and security protocols.

Police apology after murder at sex offender's home

A police force has issued a formal apology after a vulnerable woman was murdered at a known sex offender's residence that had been operating unlawfully for six months, raising serious questions about public protection failures.

ANZ Banking App Crashes in Nationwide Outage

Thousands of ANZ customers across Australia were left stranded as both the mobile app and internet banking services crashed simultaneously, sparking fury and financial anxiety.

Spam Calls Surge to Six-Year High in US

New data reveals spam calls and robocalls have skyrocketed to their highest level in six years, with Americans receiving nearly 5 billion unwanted calls monthly. Discover what's driving this alarming trend and how to protect yourself.

Chinese SMS scam stole £2.9 billion from victims

Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated Chinese criminal networks used simple text messages to defraud millions in one of history's largest telecommunications fraud operations.

Vodafone and Three Confirm UK Mobile Network Merger

Vodafone UK and Three UK confirm landmark merger to create Britain's largest mobile network, promising better coverage and 5G investment while facing regulatory scrutiny over competition concerns.

Sydney Protest & Optus Blackout: City in Chaos

Thousands gather in Sydney CBD for pro-Palestine demonstration while nationwide Optus network failure causes chaos and government pressure mounts on telecommunications giant.

Optus Network Collapse Disrupts Emergency Services

Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider Optus suffered a catastrophic nationwide outage, disrupting emergency services and mistakenly sending thousands of customers to voicemail during critical situations.

Triple Zero Failure During NSW Bushfire Emergency

A major network outage during NSW's bushfire emergency exposes critical vulnerabilities in Australia's emergency communication systems, leaving rural communities dangerously isolated.

Optus Outage Blocks Triple-Zero Calls Nationwide

A catastrophic nationwide outage at Optus has left millions of Australians stranded without phone and internet services, with emergency calls failing and businesses facing chaos. The telecommunications giant faces scrutiny as customers demand answers.

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.

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.

Taliban's internet blackout silences Afghanistan

The Taliban's systematic internet shutdown represents a calculated strategy to crush dissent and consolidate power, creating an information vacuum that isolates millions of Afghans from the world.

Telstra to gain from Optus outage crisis

Analysis reveals Telstra could gain significant market advantage and pricing power following Optus's catastrophic network outage that left millions without emergency access.

Tonga's internet severed by volcanic cable damage

The Pacific island nation of Tonga faces an unprecedented communications blackout after volcanic activity destroyed crucial underwater internet cables, highlighting global digital vulnerabilities.

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