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‘Software glitch’ blamed for mass outage – as it happened
United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter21 hr. ago

‘Software glitch’ blamed for mass outage – as it happened

The shadow communications minister, Sarah Henderson, stated she would not apologize for testing the triple-zero emergency number twice during a Telstra network outage. She claimed this was part of her duty to ensure accountability for critical services like the emergency call network. Henderson emphasized her concerns for public safety and criticized the government and telecommunications providers for their handling of the situation. Meanwhile, an Australian woman was arrested in the U.S. by ICE over allegations of illegal voting.

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The Guardian (World) logoThe Guardian (World)IndependentCenter21 hr. ago
‘Software glitch’ blamed for mass outage – as it happened

The shadow communications minister, Sarah Henderson, stated she would not apologize for testing the triple-zero emergency number twice during a Telstra network outage. She claimed this was part of her duty to ensure accountability for critical services like the emergency call network. Henderson emphasized her concerns for public safety and criticized the government and telecommunications providers for their handling of the situation. Meanwhile, an Australian woman was arrested in the U.S. by ICE over allegations of illegal voting.

Bias read (Center): The article presents both the shadow minister's actions and statements, along with relevant context about the Telstra outage and the arrest of an Australian citizen abroad. It does not exhibit clear bias toward either side, providing direct quotes and background without overtly favoring any position

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