Cookie requirement blocks access to article, page displays browser setup steps

Readers attempting to open a news page were met with a cookie requirement instead of the article itself, with the site stating that cookies must be enabled to proceed. The gate directed users to turn on cookies in their browser or app. It outlined steps for several platforms, including Internet Explorer 7–9, Firefox, Google Chrome and Mobile Safari on iPhone and iPad.

The instructions advised accepting first- and third‑party cookies in older versions of Internet Explorer, using custom history settings and allowing cookies in Firefox, permitting local data and not blocking third‑party cookies in Chrome, and enabling cookie acceptance in Mobile Safari.

It also suggested toggling an app setting so links open in the device’s default browser. The message indicated that without these changes, the website would not load content for the user. No editorial content was accessible on the page displaying the notice. Users seeking to read the article would need to adjust their browser privacy preferences or app settings before attempting to access the page again.