Spotify suffers major global outage, thousands in UK affected
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.
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.
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.
OpenAI's ChatGPT suffers a widespread global outage, with users reporting lag, crashes, and timeouts. The company confirms it is working on a fix. Stay updated on the latest.
A devastating bushfire near Geraldton forces residents to flee, destroys homes, and cuts power to thousands. Emergency services issue urgent survival warnings as conditions worsen.
A severe bushfire near Geraldton, WA, forces residents to flee, closes schools, and leaves nearly 4,000 without power. Urgent safety warnings issued as conditions worsen.
A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv's energy infrastructure has left over 600,000 without power. Three killed, dozens injured. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
Extreme weather grips Europe and Asia: 75,000 homes in Poland lost power due to heavy snow, while Sri Lanka faces deadly floods. Read the full analysis.
A 76-year-old man has died after severe storms with 100km/h winds battered NSW, leaving thousands without electricity and causing major Sydney train delays. Check your travel plans.
A sudden power outage at Stamford Bridge forced the suspension of Chelsea's Women's Champions League match against FC Barcelona. Discover how the blackout affected VAR and live broadcasts.
A sudden power failure at Stamford Bridge brought Chelsea's Women's Champions League match against Barcelona to an abrupt halt, disrupting VAR and live broadcasts.
An express train collision in southern Czech Republic injures 57 people, halting services. Officials confirm investigation into the cause of the morning crash. Read the latest updates.
A single corrupted file caused a massive Cloudflare outage, taking down ChatGPT, X, and other major websites for six hours. Discover the technical details behind the global internet disruption.
A massive Cloudflare outage disrupted major platforms like X and ChatGPT. The company has resolved the issue and vows to prevent a recurrence. Read the full details.
A major Cloudflare outage has disrupted NJ Transit services, leaving commuters unable to buy tickets. The incident also affected ChatGPT and other major platforms.
X, one of the world's largest social media platforms, experienced a major outage affecting thousands. Reports of server connection problems surged after 11:20 GMT. Discover the full impact.
A Russian assault on Ukraine's Odesa region damaged port infrastructure and civilian vessels, leaving 32,500 households without power. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
New analysis reveals the busiest UK train days this Christmas. Discover which festive dates to avoid for a smoother journey and plan your travel now.
European Sleeper confirms new Paris-Berlin night train service for March 2026, running 3 times weekly. The budget-friendly route revives a cancelled link but will lack a dining car. Book tickets from December 2025.
Discover how Swiss Federal Railways' new overnight service connecting Switzerland to Sweden is revolutionising European travel with comfortable beds and eco-friendly transport options.
Exclusive: Seven-year-old Junior Alexander, nephew of Snowfall actor Damson Idris, has been identified as the youngest victim of the devastating Huntingdon train collision that claimed multiple lives and left families shattered.
A major train accident in India's Chhattisgarh state has resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries after two passenger trains collided, prompting emergency response operations.
A major train derailment in India's Chhattisgarh state has left at least five passengers dead and over 25 injured, with rescue operations continuing through the night amid challenging conditions.
Maryland theme park experiences major disruption as electrical fault shuts down key attractions including the popular Wild One rollercoaster, leaving visitors disappointed.
A freight train derailment near Carlisle has caused significant disruption to Avanti West Coast services, with emergency services responding to the incident in Cumbria. Network Rail engineers are working to restore services on this vital transport corrido
British Transport Police are urgently searching for a suspect after a violent stabbing incident aboard a London-bound train from Huntingdon, leaving passengers traumatised and raising security concerns.
A routine train journey from York to Hull turned into a nightmare for passengers when a man was violently attacked in what witnesses initially feared was a stabbing incident.
Discover why the INIU Pocket Rocket is revolutionising portable charging with its ultra-slim design, rapid charging capabilities, and travel-friendly features that make power anxiety a thing of the past.
A widespread Microsoft Azure outage has disrupted critical services including Xbox Live, Outlook, and Microsoft 365, leaving users frustrated and businesses scrambling.
Major tech services including Amazon, Microsoft, Instagram and Facebook Messenger experienced widespread outages across the UK and Europe, disrupting businesses and users in what experts are calling a 'digital domino effect'.
A significant AWS infrastructure failure has triggered widespread disruption across major digital platforms including Microsoft Teams, Slack, and various business applications, highlighting critical cloud dependency vulnerabilities.