In the event of a prolonged national power cut, the UK government advises using pillowcases, bleach, and camping stoves to stay safe. Official scripts reveal survival guidance from Chief Medical Officers.
Spotify is down in a worldwide blackout, causing playback errors for millions. Over 10,000 UK users report issues as the company investigates. Follow live updates.
A recovering alcoholic's viral TikTok warns that blacking out from drinking is a serious red flag. Experts explain the science and the UK's rising alcohol death rates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thousands in eastern Cuba face a dire humanitarian situation, lacking power and clean water nearly a month after Hurricane Melissa devastated the region. Read their stories.
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.
A UN human rights rapporteur calls for the US to end its sanctions on Cuba, citing severe impacts on healthcare, nutrition, and education for the island's population.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vladimir Putin deploys cutting-edge nuclear submarine to Cuba in calculated show of force, bringing Russian military power alarmingly close to American shores amid escalating tensions.
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.
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.
Millions of sports enthusiasts face disruption as ESPN channels disappear from YouTube TV amid bitter carriage fee dispute, leaving subscribers furious and demanding solutions.
Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of devastation across Jamaica and Cuba, with flash floods, damaged infrastructure, and emergency aid efforts underway across both nations.
Major Hurricane Melissa intensifies to Category 4 storm, threatening Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba with life-threatening winds and catastrophic flooding as Caribbean nations issue emergency warnings.
Cuban authorities have blocked access to Instagram and multiple VPN services in a major digital crackdown, leaving citizens struggling to connect and businesses facing ruin.
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.
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.
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.
Hurricane Melissa intensifies to Category 4 storm, threatening Jamaica and Cuba with life-threatening winds and storm surge as Caribbean nations face emergency evacuations.
Category 4 hurricane Melissa leaves trail of devastation across Jamaica and Cuba, with flooding, power outages, and structural damage reported as storm continues its path.
Republican Representative Mike Waltz makes explosive allegations that Cuba is operating sophisticated signal intelligence facilities to intercept sensitive US communications, raising major national security concerns.