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Social media platform X is facing a major outage, affecting thousands in the UK and US. Downdetector reports over 21,000 issues in the US and 10,800 in the UK. X has not yet responded, leaving users frustrated. The cause remains unclear, and service is still down.
Social media platform X has experienced a significant outage, leaving thousands of users unable to access the service. According to outage tracking website Downdetector.com, more than 21,000 reports of disruptions were recorded in the United States, while over 10,800 incidents were reported in the United Kingdom.
The cause of the outage remains unclear, as X has yet to provide an official statement. Downdetector, which compiles data from multiple sources, noted that the actual number of affected users may be higher than reported. Many users took to other social media platforms to express their frustration and seek updates regarding the disruption.
The outage has sparked concerns among businesses and individuals who rely on X for communication and networking. While temporary service disruptions are not uncommon, the scale of this issue has raised questions about the platform’s reliability.
Users are advised to monitor official channels for updates on the situation. As of now, it is uncertain when full service will be restored. The incident highlights the growing dependence on digital platforms and the widespread impact of unexpected technical failures.
Leaders from around the world are gathering in New York for the latest session of the United Nations General Assembly, with conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, global security, trade, artificial intelligence, climate change and economic development dominating the agenda.
Iran has called for a diplomatic solution after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected its Hormuz proposal, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was awaiting a definitive U.S. response through mediators.
Iran on Saturday awaited a U.S. response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting in the Middle East war after the Wall Street Journal reported that President Donald Trump had rejected the deal.
Six people have died after a two-storey residential building in a tourist area of central Athens collapsed, the Greek fire brigade said on Saturday (26 September), following an explosion that the mayor said was likely linked to gas infrastructure.
British police have arrested five men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act after a major security incident was declared near RAF Fairford, a British air base used by U.S. air forces in Gloucestershire, England.
Meta has unveiled a new generation of wearables, including lightweight virtual reality glasses and camera-free smart spectacles, as it pushes AI-powered devices further into the mainstream while seeking to address privacy concerns.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday (19 September) the creation of an “AI Force” and plans to appoint an artificial intelligence (AI) czar, while rejecting calls to slow the development of increasingly powerful AI systems.
Google’s Gemini AI model accessed the internet and hacked three companies during a cybersecurity test, in what is believed to be the first known case of the company’s AI systems autonomously carrying out such activity.
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French prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into suspected sexual harassment involving smart glasses, amid mounting global concern over the privacy risks posed by the devices.
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