Water restored to Kent and Sussex after week-long outage
South East Water has restored supplies to thousands of homes after a six-day outage, as regulator Ofwat launches an investigation. The firm reported £18.2m pre-tax profits.
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Tokyo rail chaos: Power outage strands thousands of commuters
A major power outage crippled Tokyo's rail network, stranding commuters and causing scenes far beyond a typical London rush hour. Read the full story of the disruption.
Ofwat investigates South East Water over prolonged outages
Regulator Ofwat launches probe into South East Water after repeated failures leave tens of thousands in Kent and Sussex without water for days. Discover the latest on the crisis.
Water Regulator Probes South East Water Over Supply Failures
Water watchdog Ofwat launches investigation into South East Water after repeated outages left tens of thousands in Kent and Sussex without supply for up to six days. Read the latest updates.
23,000 homes without water in Kent and Sussex
Water watchdog Ofwat expresses concern as 23,000 properties in Kent and Sussex face a fourth day without supply after Storm Goretti. South East Water under scrutiny.
Monzo app outage leaves UK customers locked out
Monzo Bank's app suffered a major outage on Tuesday, disrupting payments and logins for millions. The digital bank is investigating the cause. Read the latest updates.
Monzo banking app down for thousands of users
Monzo's app suffered a major outage on 13 January 2026, leaving customers with limited functionality. The bank has activated its backup system while engineers work on a fix.
Major X Outage Coincides with UK Grok Probe
A widespread X outage left millions unable to access the platform, coinciding with a UK Ofcom investigation into explicit deepfakes generated by its Grok AI. Read the latest on the tech failure and regulatory clash.
25,000 homes without water as major incident declared
A major incident is ongoing in Kent and Sussex as 25,000 properties face water outages. Storm Goretti blamed for power cuts and burst pipes. Read the latest updates.
Cornwall Storm Chaos: Homes Still Without Essentials
Four days after Storm Goretti's 100mph winds, thousands in Cornwall remain without power or water. An MP calls it a 'national emergency'. Read the full story.
Radar failure cancels 20+ flights at Birmingham Airport
A power outage at a key radar site halted arrivals into Birmingham Airport overnight, causing over 20 flights to be cancelled, diverted or severely delayed. Read the latest on the disruption and past incidents.
Weekend Photos: Global Rituals, Protests, and Scenes
From Tokyo's icy purification rituals to protests in Minneapolis and a frozen Lake Balaton, The Guardian's picture editors capture the world's defining moments. Explore the full gallery.
Japan nuclear plant hit by 6.2 magnitude earthquake
A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Shimane Nuclear Power Station in western Japan. Officials report the plant is operating normally with no irregularities detected. Read the latest updates.
Record £2.4m paid for giant bluefin tuna in Tokyo
Sushi chain boss Kiyoshi Kimura bids a staggering £2.4m for a 243kg bluefin tuna at Tokyo's Toyosu market. Discover the details behind this annual auction spectacle.
Monday's Global Photos: Maduro in NY, Kyiv Strike, Tokyo Contest
From Nicolás Maduro's US court appearance to a Russian drone strike on a Kyiv hospital and Japan's annual calligraphy contest. See the world through Monday's most compelling images.
Record £2.4m tuna auctioned in Tokyo for New Year sushi
Sushi magnate Kiyoshi Kimura breaks auction record with £2.4m tuna purchase. The prized bluefin will be served at his restaurant chain. Discover the story behind this extravagant New Year tradition.
Berlin power grid attack leaves 35,000 homes without electricity
A major power outage in Berlin leaves tens of thousands without heat or light in sub-zero temperatures. Officials blame left-wing extremists for the arson attack. Read the latest.
Berlin power outage leaves 50,000 in dark after arson
A major power outage in Berlin, suspected to be arson, has plunged tens of thousands into darkness. Full details on the investigation and restoration timeline here.
Berlin power cut hits 45,000 homes after suspected arson
A suspected arson attack on power cables in Berlin has left 45,500 homes without electricity, with repairs expected to last until Thursday amid freezing conditions. Read the latest updates.
Explosions in Caracas, Venezuela, as Maduro blames 'terrorists'
Multiple explosions reported in Venezuela's capital, Caracas, causing power outages. President Maduro denounces 'terrorist attack'. Get the latest updates on the developing situation.
Eurostar delays after Channel Tunnel power outage
Eurostar and LeShuttle services resume with major delays after a power failure in the Channel Tunnel blocked all lines, disrupting thousands of New Year travellers. Check before you travel.
Moscow Blackout After Ukrainian Drone Strike
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.
Water restored after Christmas outage in Hastings
Hundreds in East Sussex faced no running water on Christmas Day after a burst main. Southern Water apologises as supply returns. Read the latest updates.
Ex-Rockstar Dev Reveals GTA Spin-Offs in Tokyo & Moscow
A former Rockstar technical director reveals plans for GTA games set in Tokyo, Moscow, and Rio, developed locally. Discover why these global spin-offs never happened and why the series stays in the US.
Review: Bryan Washington's 'Palaver' Novel
A review of Bryan Washington's third novel, 'Palaver', exploring a mother-son reunion in Tokyo. Discover the themes of exile, family, and queer identity in this stylish new release.
Mass Power Outage Halts San Francisco, Freezes Robotaxis
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.
Couple die trapped in Tokyo sauna fire
A husband and wife died in a Tokyo sauna after a fire broke out and a faulty door handle trapped them inside. The emergency alarm was switched off. Read the full investigation.
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.
Major Cloudflare outage causes widespread website failures
A major Cloudflare internet outage on Friday caused blank pages across LinkedIn, Zoom, and Canva. The web infrastructure giant's dashboard failure highlights a critical single point of failure in global networks.
Cloudflare outage takes down LinkedIn and Zoom
A major Cloudflare outage caused widespread disruption, taking down sites like LinkedIn and Zoom. The web infrastructure giant has now implemented a fix. Read the full report.
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