Internet's fragile infrastructure threatens digital collapse
Exclusive investigation reveals how the internet's physical backbone - from undersea cables to data centres - faces unprecedented threats that could disrupt our digital world.
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Rudd: Trump Presidency Would Be 'Damaging' for Security
Australia's US ambassador delivers stark assessment of potential Trump return, citing concerns over NATO commitment and authoritarian leadership style in candid diplomatic cables.
Daredevil monkeys walk tightrope on live power cables
A troupe of fearless macaques has been captured on camera performing death-defying stunts while balancing precariously on live electrical wires in southern China, leaving residents and officials astonished by their urban acrobatics.
NATO hunts Russian stealth subs in UK waters
Exclusive intelligence reveals Russia is deploying advanced 'sub-classed' submarines capable of severing undersea cables, prompting NATO's biggest naval surveillance operation since Cold War.
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.
UK's Undersea Cables Face 'Catastrophic' Russian Attack
Exclusive: A chilling official report reveals Britain's critical undersea internet and power cables are vulnerable to a potentially catastrophic attack by Russia, threatening national security and the economy. Defence officials urge immediate action.
Gibraltar Suffers Total Power Blackout, Emergency Crisis
Gibraltar faces a major emergency as a catastrophic power outage, caused by damaged undersea cables, leaves the Rock in darkness. Emergency services are inundated with calls as critical infrastructure fails.
New Island Emerges from Pacific After Volcanic Eruption
Spectacular satellite images from NASA reveal the birth of a new island in the Pacific Ocean, formed by a dramatic underwater volcanic eruption off the coast of Japan.
Cargo ship anchor severs vital internet cables in Long Beach
A major internet outage looms after a cargo ship's anchor severed vital subsea cables in Long Beach. The incident exposes the fragility of global digital infrastructure and raises serious questions about maritime safety protocols.
Vast Undersea Freshwater Reservoir Discovered Off UK Coast
Scientists have mapped a colossal, previously hidden freshwater aquifer nestled deep beneath the seafloor off the British coast, a discovery that could revolutionise the nation's approach to drought resilience and drinking water supplies.
Trump Ally Wants UK Officials Prosecuted Over Leaks
A senior US Republican and Trump confidant has demanded the criminal prosecution of British civil servants involved in leaking diplomatic cables, causing a major transatlantic row and raising concerns about foreign interference in UK justice.
Australia plans AI-powered undersea data centres
Australia is exploring cutting-edge undersea data centres powered by AI, aiming to boost efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Discover how this innovative project could reshape global tech infrastructure.
Australia's risky reliance on 15 undersea cables
Experts warn that Australia's reliance on a mere 15 undersea internet cables makes it vulnerable to digital isolation in the event of conflict or sabotage. Discover the risks and potential solutions to this critical infrastructure weakness.
Leaked cables expose UK's blunt Howard assessment
Recently disclosed diplomatic cables reveal the UK's blunt assessment of former Australian PM John Howard's personality and Australia's role in the 'awkward squad' during Kyoto negotiations, alongside a bizarre cricket match cancellation.
UK-Europe undersea tunnel plans revealed
Ambitious proposals for a cutting-edge undersea tunnel connecting the UK to Europe could revolutionise travel, slashing journey times and boosting economic ties.
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