Isle of Wight residents furious over 43ft 'monstrous' mast
Families on the Isle of Wight are outraged after a huge 43ft telegraph pole was installed without planning permission on a busy roundabout. The council has opened an enforcement case.
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Spain's €1.1bn Ghost Airport: A €10k Failure
The shocking story of Spain's €1.1 billion 'ghost airport' that operated for just three years before closing. Discover how this infrastructure disaster lost billions.
Optus Outage Crisis Amid Amazon Mobile Launch
Major telecommunications disruption hits Optus customers as Amazon announces Australian mobile service entry. Stay updated on the developing situation and market implications.
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.
Kansas City ride safety belt fails mid-operation
Terrifying moment at Kansas City attraction as ride safety belt fails mid-operation, sending riders plunging downwards in shocking safety breach caught on camera.
Virgin Media O2 partners with Starlink for UK coverage boost
Virgin Media O2 announces groundbreaking collaboration with Elon Musk's Starlink to enhance mobile network coverage across Britain, eliminating signal blackspots in remote areas.
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.
Virgin Media O2 partners with Starlink for rural coverage
In a landmark deal that could transform connectivity across the British countryside, Virgin Media O2 partners with Elon Musk's Starlink to tackle mobile blackspots using satellite technology.
Australian Parliament Debates Social Media Age Verification Laws
Australian politicians clash over controversial social media age assurance laws while confronting toxic algae threats and telecommunications penalties in a dramatic parliamentary session.
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.
Optus executives resign amid triple-zero network crisis
Australia's telecommunications giant Optus faces mounting pressure as two senior executives resign following catastrophic network failures that left millions unable to contact emergency services.
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.
BT engineer error causes false paedophile accusations
A catastrophic broadband installation error by a BT engineer led to three people being wrongly investigated for child sex offences after internet connections were accidentally crossed.
FCC cracks down on spam calls with new regulations
US communications watchdog launches major offensive against spam calls, implementing strict new rules for telecom providers to protect consumers from fraudulent robocalls.
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.
O2 3G Network Shutdown: Is Your Phone Affected?
O2 is permanently switching off its 3G network in 2025, affecting millions of devices. Discover which phones will stop working and how to prepare for the 4G/5G transition.
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.
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 enforces nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan
The Taliban regime is systematically dismantling Afghanistan's digital infrastructure, imposing nationwide internet restrictions that isolate citizens and cripple the economy in what experts call digital repression.
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.
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