London station renamed '&' during WWII blackout
Discover the strange WWII tale of Bushey & Oxhey station, nicknamed 'Ampersand' after signs were painted over to confuse invaders. A quirky slice of London transport history.
Discover the strange WWII tale of Bushey & Oxhey station, nicknamed 'Ampersand' after signs were painted over to confuse invaders. A quirky slice of London transport history.
Analysis: Iran's theocracy faces unprecedented vulnerability amid protests, but the regime's honed playbook of internet blackouts and force shows no sign of weakening. Read the latest.
Prominent exiled Iranian film-makers Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasoulof accuse the regime of using an internet blackout to conceal violence against protesters. They urge the international community to act.
Iran's unprecedented internet shutdown, now 36 hours old, is chillingly precise, allowing government posts while silencing protestors. Experts warn it may last.
Iran's supreme leader accuses protesters of acting for Trump as authorities threaten executions. Internet blackout imposed amid spreading unrest. Read the latest developments.
Iran's supreme leader accuses protesters of acting for Trump as authorities threaten the death penalty. Internet blackout imposed as unrest spreads. Read the latest.
Iran's leadership accuses protesters of acting for Trump as demonstrations spread nationwide. A prosecutor threatens the death penalty amid an internet blackout and rising death toll.
Iran's supreme leader signals a harsher crackdown as protests over economic conditions sweep all provinces. Internet blackout imposed as regime blames US. Read the latest.
Iran's government pledges a harsh response as nationwide protests over economic conditions escalate. Demonstrators torch buildings and demand political reform. Read the latest developments.
Iran's supreme leader signals harsher crackdown on protests, blaming the US, as internet is cut nationwide. At least 42 killed and thousands detained in unrest.
Iran experiences a total internet shutdown as demonstrations over the worsening economy continue nationwide. Authorities have a history of cutting access during unrest.
Iran's supreme leader accuses protesters of ruining the country to please Trump. Nationwide internet blackout imposed as demonstrations spread. Read the latest developments.
Iran's supreme leader claims demonstrators are destroying property to satisfy the US president, as a nationwide internet blackout is imposed amid widespread economic protests.
Iranian state media accuses foreign 'terrorist agents' of fuelling unrest as a nationwide internet blackout is imposed. Protests over economic crisis spread to 27 provinces. Read the latest.
Iran faces a nationwide internet blackout and phone cuts as major protests against the government and economic crisis intensify in Tehran and other cities. Read the latest.
Nationwide protests erupt in Iran following exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's appeal, triggering internet blackouts and deadly clashes. Over 41 killed and 2,270 detained.
Internet and phone lines cut across Iran as protests erupt following exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's call. At least 41 dead and over 2,270 detained. Read the latest.
Iran imposes a nationwide internet blackout as protests over economic crisis spread. Human rights groups report at least 45 killed, including children. Read the latest.
Berlin's mayor faces mounting pressure to resign after playing tennis during a major sabotage-induced power cut affecting 45,000 homes. Discover the full 'Tennis-Gate' scandal.
A leftwing anarchist arson attack plunged south-west Berlin into darkness for over three days, cutting power to 45,000 homes and critical services. Residents demand answers on infrastructure security.
A major Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow has left hundreds of thousands without power. Read the latest on the strikes, blackouts, and Russia's response.
Waymo's robotaxis stalled en masse during a San Francisco power outage, a 'Black Mirror' moment that casts doubt on their readiness for London's complex streets in 2026. Read the full analysis.
Arsenal host Brighton in a crucial Premier League match on Saturday. Find out why UK fans can't watch on TV, global streaming options, and the latest team news for both sides.
Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, accuses tech firms of 'sociopathic greed' after being barred from the US. Exclusive details on the legal battle.
The European Commission vows a decisive reaction after the US imposed 'unjustified' visa bans on five Europeans involved in online content regulation. Read the latest on the escalating transatlantic row.
Emmanuel Macron and the EU condemn US visa bans targeting European architects of digital regulations, accusing Washington of 'coercion and intimidation' in a major transatlantic rift. Read the full story.
Russian missile and drone attacks target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread blackouts and casualties as temperatures plummet. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
A major power failure left 130,000 PG&E customers in the dark across San Francisco, crippling traffic signals and stranding autonomous Waymo vehicles. Mayor urges residents to stay indoors.
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