Ellen Roome fought back tears on BBC Breakfast after receiving an MBE for her campaign to protect children online, following the death of her 14-year-old son Jools. She is pushing for 'Jools' Law'.
Scottish actor Martin Compston explains his 'conscious decision' to stop public political and football commentary, citing toxic social media debates and online hate. Read his full interview.
A 41-year-old man faces charges for publicly displaying Nazi hate symbols via his tattoos at a New South Wales beach, under tough new laws.
Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, claims 'sociopathic' tech firms are behind US visa sanctions. He faces a crucial court hearing on 29 December. Read the full story.
Imran Ahmed, head of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, wins temporary US court order halting his deportation after visa was revoked. Read the latest on the transatlantic dispute.
Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, launches legal battle against US visa sanctions and deportation threat from Trump administration. Read the full story.
The UK government asserts its commitment to free speech after the US bars five Europeans, including a former Labour adviser, for allegedly targeting American viewpoints online. Read the full diplomatic row.
The US State Department has banned two British campaigners and a former EU commissioner, accusing them of extraterritorial censorship of American speech online. Read the full details.
Police leaders are set to recommend scrapping non-crime hate incidents, calling the system 'not fit for purpose'. A new 'common sense' approach is proposed. Read the full story.
New South Wales Premier announces sweeping new laws criminalising hate speech and symbols in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack. Read the full details.
Luke Yarwood, 36, is sentenced to prison for inciting racial hatred online. His own brother-in-law reported the posts, which called for migrant hotels to be burned.
Thailand and UNODC launch a global initiative to fight online scams, with Meta and TikTok joining. Learn how this partnership aims to protect victims worldwide.
PM Anthony Albanese announces major reforms to Australia's hate speech legislation following the Bondi Beach terror attack. New offences and tougher penalties target antisemitism and incitement.
A Vinted seller posted 'no Jews allowed' on product listings. The platform initially refused to act, telling a shocked user to simply block the account. Read the full story.
Australia's new online safety rules, effective 27 December, require search engines to blur pornography and violent content. The move aims to shield children from accidental exposure.
A damning Ofcom report reveals not one tech platform believes it's high risk for suicide or self-harm content, as campaigners slam 'abysmal' self-regulation. Urgent action demanded to protect children online.
Australia begins enforcing a 16-year age limit for social media, with platforms facing fines up to £26 million for non-compliance. Discover the details and global implications.
The UK's independent reviewer of terror laws criticises the government's 2025 national security plan for failing to prioritise online dangers. Read the urgent warning.
A damning report reveals hate speech on X, formerly Twitter, has surged 500% in the UK since Elon Musk's takeover. MPs demand urgent action from the government. Read the full investigation.
A Palestinian-Australian man was brutally assaulted on a Sydney train in what police are investigating as a hate crime. The victim suffered racial abuse and physical violence during the disturbing incident.
The European Parliament urges a 16+ age limit for social media. Discover how the UK, Australia, and other nations are regulating children's online access. Read the full global comparison.
Basketball Australia unveils a new online safety platform to protect athletes from social media harassment. Discover how this initiative is fighting back against abuse.
UK regulator Ofcom issues new guidance to combat misogynist abuse and revenge porn, urging platforms to limit responses and use hash-matching tech to protect women and girls online. Learn more.
UK regulator Ofcom urges tech firms to tackle the 'significant and widespread' online abuse targeting women and girls. New guidance recommends prompts, timeouts, and better blocking tools. #OnlineSafety
Ofcom publishes new guidance urging tech firms to combat online abuse against women. Critics demand mandatory rules. Read the full story and key recommendations.
Malaysia will prohibit under-16s from social media from 2026, mirroring Australia's strict new law. Discover how nations are tackling online harms for children.
UN Women reveals digital violence is intensifying, with 44% of women lacking legal protection. Their 16 Days of Activism demands global action for online safety.
Australia's Attorney-General announces review of anti-hate legislation and confirms South African neo-Nazi will not be allowed back into the country. Read the latest developments.
Roblox rolls out mandatory video selfie age checks for private messaging. New system aims to enhance child safety on the popular gaming platform. Learn about the changes.
Roblox is implementing a new age verification system and age-based chat groups to enhance child safety on its platform. Learn how these changes will protect younger users.