London residents use gyms after water failure
Hundreds of Barbican Estate residents face a weekend without water after a mains leak. Thames Water apologises as locals are directed to nearby gyms for showers. Read the latest.
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US Prisoners Escape Through Weak Concrete Wall
Two inmates escaped from a US detention centre after exploiting crumbling concrete. The incident raises serious questions about infrastructure and security failures. Read the full investigation.
Disabled bay painted around parked car, driver fined
A London musician was issued two parking fines after council workers painted a disabled bay around his legally parked Audi in Croydon. He calls it 'madness' and 'bullying'.
Barbican water failure leaves 400 homes without supply
Hundreds of Barbican residents face a weekend without water after a major leak. Thames Water engineers scramble for a fix as locals are offered gym showers and bottled water. Full details on the ongoing disruption.
Cloudflare outage takes down X, PayPal, and ChatGPT
A major Cloudflare network failure caused widespread internet disruption, highlighting our critical reliance on a handful of tech providers. Experts warn of systemic fragility.
IT failure grounds all flights at Edinburgh Airport
All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended this morning due to a major IT failure with its air traffic control provider, disrupting thousands of passengers. Service has now resumed.
Edinburgh Airport suspends all flights due to IT failure
All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended on Friday morning due to a critical IT failure in air traffic control systems. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for updates as teams work to resolve the issue.
Paul Brown's Final Climate Warning from Hospital Bed
Guardian's former environment correspondent Paul Brown issues a powerful final warning on political failure over climate crisis. Experts echo his call for urgent action.
Major Tube delays on Piccadilly, District & Bakerloo lines
Severe delays hit three London Underground lines this morning due to a points failure and engineering work. Get the latest travel updates and disruption details here.
CME data centre failure halts futures trading
A technical failure at CME Group's data centre disrupted futures and options trading for hours. Discover how the incident affected global markets and what measures are being taken.
Simple neck scan could detect heart attack risk
A simple neck ultrasound scan could identify men at high risk of heart attack and stroke. The painless test detects stiff arteries, a key warning sign. Learn about this breakthrough.
Why Epidurals Don't Always Work in Labour
Discover why epidural pain relief sometimes fails during childbirth. Expert insights on placement issues, dosage problems, and timing myths for UK parents.
DWP to reassess 300k carer's allowance cases
Hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers face reassessment after damning review reveals government failures led to devastating £20,000 penalties. Read the full investigation.
NDIS disability sector in 'market failure' crisis
Australia's not-for-profit disability sector faces collapse due to frozen NDIS price caps, with providers reporting 12% losses over five years. Urgent reform demanded.
Britain's Innovation Lesson From Elon Musk
Elon Musk's philosophy of treating failure as essential iteration offers crucial lessons for UK engineering and innovation. Discover how Britain can embrace bold experimentation.
Sydney Sweeney's Christy Suffers Historic Box Office Failure
Sydney Sweeney's film Christy records one of the worst opening weekends in box office history, raising questions about the predicted 'unwokening' of Hollywood. Discover why audiences aren't showing up.
MoD failed to prevent Afghan data breaches, MPs say
MPs warn the Ministry of Defence has not done enough to stop further data breaches after a leak jeopardised thousands of Afghans. Read the full report and government response.
Newly opened Chinese bridge collapses in Sichuan
A newly constructed 758-metre bridge in China's Sichuan province has partially collapsed. No casualties reported, but an investigation is underway. Read the latest details.
New China bridge collapses days after opening
Hongqi Bridge in Sichuan province collapses just days after opening. No casualties reported as authorities had closed structure after cracks appeared. Read the full investigation.
Newly Opened Bridge in China Collapses in Sichuan
Shocking footage shows moment newly constructed bridge collapses in China's Sichuan province just days after opening. Full investigation underway.
China's 758m Hongqi Bridge collapses after opening
Shocking footage captures the moment the 758-metre Hongqi Bridge in China collapsed in a landslide. No casualties reported. Get the full story and analysis.
Dad dies in Lanzarote balcony collapse tragedy
Darren Silcox, 56, fell to his death when a wooden bannister collapsed at Galeon Playa Apartments. The father-of-two from Cwmbran suffered traumatic brain injuries.
Life and death of Craig: A care system failure
The tragic story of Craig, who spent decades cycling through care homes, prisons and homelessness after running away at 13. His life exposes systemic failures in UK child protection.
UN chief: Missing 1.5C target is moral failure
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring missing crucial climate threshold a catastrophic moral failure that betrays future generations.
Prison Blunder: Dozens Wrongly Freed
Exclusive investigation reveals how systemic failures led to the mistaken release of prisoners across England and Wales, raising serious questions about public safety and justice system protocols.
Terminal cancer patient's benefits stopped abroad
A mother with incurable cancer faces financial ruin after the DWP stopped her disability payments because she became too sick abroad to return to the UK within time limits.
Prison chiefs summoned over wrongful releases crisis
England's prison chiefs face emergency talks with ministers following a shocking series of wrongful inmate releases, exposing critical failures in the justice system's safeguards.
Prison release fiasco sparks political crisis
A major political crisis erupts as the prison early release scheme descends into chaos, with dangerous offenders mistakenly freed and ministers accused of catastrophic failures.
Sterling's fashion brand collapses with £1m losses
Chelsea footballer Raheem Sterling's luxury fashion brand 1692 has been officially dissolved after accumulating over £1 million in losses, marking a dramatic business failure for the England star.
Sydney Transport Chaos: Trains Halt, Buses Gridlocked
Major transport disruption grips Sydney as signal failures cripple train services while road closures create bus gridlock, leaving thousands stranded during peak hours.
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