Internet's Secret Giants: The Hidden Risk of Global Outages
A major outage reveals how little-known firms hold a 'secret grip' on our internet. Discover the fragile systems modern life depends on and why contingency planning is now urgent.
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Global Internet Outage: Cloudflare Down, Major Sites Affected
A major worldwide internet outage has brought down Cloudflare, X, Substack, and Canva. Users report '500 server errors'. Follow live updates.
Cloudflare outage causes widespread website failures
A major Cloudflare outage on Friday morning left numerous websites inaccessible, highlighting the fragility of key internet infrastructure. Discover which sites were affected and why.
Russia restricts Apple's FaceTime citing security concerns
Russian authorities have restricted Apple's FaceTime, the latest in a series of moves to control online communications. Experts warn of a broader crackdown on digital freedoms. Read the full analysis.
Charlie Kirk is Wikipedia's most-read article in 2025
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk's Wikipedia page was viewed nearly 45m times in 2025, topping the annual list following his fatal shooting at a university debate. Discover the full top 20.
Russia threatens to completely block WhatsApp
Russia's communications watchdog threatens a total WhatsApp ban over non-compliance with local laws. Learn how this impacts digital freedoms and secure communication.
Tech critic explains the 'enshittification' of the internet
Tech critic Corey Doctorow reveals his three-step theory of 'enshittification', explaining why platforms like Amazon and Google are getting worse. Discover what can be done to stop the decline.
Russia's mobile internet blackouts disrupt daily life
Widespread mobile internet shutdowns across Russia, justified as anti-drone measures, are crippling payments, healthcare, and communications, fuelling public frustration.
2.2 Billion People Never Used Internet, Says UN
A UN report reveals a shocking 2.2 billion people have never been online, with the digital divide concentrated in the world's poorest nations. Discover the full findings and the push for universal connectivity.
Why the Mountain Icon Means 'Missing Image'
Discover the fascinating origins of the internet's most famous placeholder icon - the little mountain range that signifies missing images across digital platforms. Explore its history and cultural significance.
Generation X: The Unseen Populist Force Online
New analysis reveals Generation X, not millennials, are driving online populist movements. Discover why this overlooked generation is reshaping digital politics across Britain.
Teen couple beats internet ban to find true love
A remarkable love story emerges as 19-year-olds Kaden and Ruby defy internet restrictions to build their relationship, proving true connection transcends digital barriers in modern Britain.
Internet fragility, modern cool & Don McCullin's legacy
Dive into this week's must-read articles exploring internet fragility, the evolution of coolness, and legendary photographer Don McCullin's most powerful shots. Essential reading for the digitally aware.
US House votes to ban Chinese routers over security
The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed legislation to prohibit the sale of internet routers and modems from Chinese manufacturers including TP-Link, citing critical national security threats.
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.
Amazon warns of global internet meltdown within years
Amazon Web Services issues chilling alert about worldwide internet infrastructure collapse as energy demands from AI and data centres threaten to overwhelm global power grids.
Global Internet Outage Hits Eight Sleep and Amazon
Major internet services including Eight Sleep and Amazon experienced widespread outages, leaving users unable to access smart devices and online platforms. Technical experts scramble to restore connectivity.
Amazon's Internet Kill Switch Risk Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals Amazon Web Services possesses a catastrophic 'kill switch' capability that could trigger a global internet collapse, exposing the terrifying fragility of our digital infrastructure.
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.
Major UK Internet Outage Hits Snapchat and Amazon
Thousands of Britons reported widespread internet disruptions affecting major platforms including Snapchat, Amazon and Steam. Downdetector recorded massive spike in outage reports across multiple services.
Is the Internet Broken? The Truth Behind Global Outages
Major internet outages are becoming more frequent. Discover why our digital infrastructure is more vulnerable than ever and what it means for your daily life.
Simple router trick gives Brits instant WiFi speed boost
UK households are discovering an easy positioning trick that could dramatically improve your internet connection without spending a penny on new equipment.
MPs demand digital IDs for children in online safety crackdown
A landmark parliamentary report calls for mandatory digital IDs for under-18s and holding tech giants legally accountable for online safety in sweeping internet reforms.
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.
Afghanistan Internet Blackout: Taliban Imposes Digital Crackdown
Afghanistan faces nationwide internet blackout as Taliban imposes sweeping restrictions on digital communications, raising alarm about human rights and information control.
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.
Taliban Enforces Total Internet Blackout in Afghanistan
The Taliban regime has severed Afghanistan's internet connectivity, isolating 40 million people from the world in what experts call one of the most severe digital crackdowns in modern history.
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