URGENT: MILLIONS OF PHONES BLARE SIRENS AS NATIONAL EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TESTS ITS MIGHT

BREAKING NEWS: MILLIONS OF PHONES BLARE SIRENS IN NATIONAL EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST Millions of mobile phones across the UK blared sirens at 15:00 on Sunday, as part of a national emergency alert system test. The alarm sounded for about 10 seconds, with users receiving a message confirming it was a drill. The test, which is the second of its kind, has been deemed successful by British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who said "tens of millions of phones successfully sounded". Sporting events and theatre performances were briefly interrupted as a result of the alert, including a women's Rugby World Cup match in Brighton and an England cricket match at Southampton. The test is part of efforts to keep people safe during national emergencies. Mobile phone users received clear instructions that the alert was a drill, with no cause for alarm. This is a developing story, with further updates expected as more information becomes available. The success of the test marks an important step in preparing the UK's emergency alert system for potential use in real-life situations. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*