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Influencer live-streams childbirth on Twitch

Influencer Fandy's decision to broadcast her labour and delivery on Twitch has ignited fierce debate about privacy, boundaries and the monetisation of intimate life moments in the digital age.

Children's books pulled after QR codes hijacked with porn

Major book retailers urgently remove children's titles after disturbing discovery that innocent-looking QR codes redirect young readers to pornographic websites, sparking safety concerns across the publishing industry.

Ofcom probes Channel 4's 'Open House' sex show

UK media regulator Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Channel 4's controversial reality show 'Open House: The Great Sex Experiment' after receiving numerous complaints about its sexually explicit content and boundaries-pushing format.

Ofcom Enforces Online Safety Act on Porn Sites

UK regulator Ofcom launches a major campaign to ensure pornography websites comply with the new Online Safety Act, enforcing strict age verification to protect minors from harmful content.

Australia's Social Media Ban Loophole Exposed for Under-16s

A critical loophole in Australia's new social media age verification law allows minors to easily access harmful content, including gambling and violent far-right material, by simply browsing without an account, experts warn.

OnlyFans Mum Earns £15k/Month, Reveals Double Life

Mum-of-two Lucy Banks from Kent reveals how she earns a staggering £15,000 per month on OnlyFans, transforming her family's finances while facing harsh social stigma and judgement from other parents.

Amazon sells book on Charlie Kirk 'assassination'

Amazon faces intense scrutiny after a book outlining a fictional 'assassination' of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was discovered for sale on its platform, igniting a fierce debate over content moderation and free speech.

Top South Korean YouTuber Dies After Marathon Broadcast

A popular South Korean streamer, known as 'Jinny', has tragically passed away shortly after completing an extreme 72-hour live broadcast. The incident has sparked a major debate on the dangerous culture of marathon streaming and the immense pressure on co

Big Tech failing to stop child abuse content online

Australia's eSafety Commissioner has issued a stark warning that major tech platforms are failing to stop the proliferation of child sexual abuse material, despite new voluntary codes being implemented.

Is 'Advice Pollution' Driving You Off Social Media?

A new phenomenon dubbed 'advice pollution' is clogging our social feeds, turning platforms into stressful arenas of unsolicited and often contradictory guidance. Discover why this relentless stream of 'how-to' content is pushing users towards digital exha

Ofcom Investigates 4chan and Kiwi Farms Under Safety Act

Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, has initiated its first major investigation under the groundbreaking Online Safety Act, targeting the controversial platforms 4chan and Kiwi Farms for potentially hosting illegal content.

French Influencer Dies in Live Stream Tragedy

A French influencer known as 'Kick' has died after falling from a height during a live-streamed event in Paris, prompting a major police investigation and raising serious questions about online safety and the pressures of content creation.

UK Warning: AI Chatbots Pose Serious Danger to Children

An urgent national warning has been issued to British parents about the hidden risks of AI 'friend' chatbots. Experts reveal how children are being exposed to harmful content, sexualisation, and data harvesting through seemingly innocent apps.

TikTok Slashes UK Moderator Jobs Despite Safety Act

Exclusive: TikTok is set to axe a significant number of UK-based content moderator roles, outsourcing them to overseas contractors, despite the new Online Safety Act demanding greater local accountability. This move raises serious concerns about enforceme

12-year-old's avatar gang-raped in Facebook metaverse

Italian authorities are investigating a horrific case of virtual sexual violence after a 12-year-old girl's avatar was subjected to a brutal gang rape by multiple men in a Facebook group's metaverse. The digital assault has sparked national outrage and ca

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