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Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health

Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, accusing them of deliberately addicting children to their platforms while demanding billions in compensation for the mental health damage caused.

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.

Liverpool's Matt Beard denies vile death hoax about daughter

Liverpool FC Women's manager Matt Beard has been forced to publicly deny a sickening online hoax that falsely reported the death of his young daughter. The cruel rumour spread on social media ahead of the team's crucial WSL match against Burnley.

Instagram censors plus-size model, sparking global backlash

Instagram is under fire after censoring a post by Italian plus-size model Natascia Maesi for 'violating nudity policies', sparking accusations of body-shaming and discriminatory algorithms. The incident has ignited a global conversation on digital censors

UK Social Care System At Breaking Point - Report Warns

A devastating report reveals Britain's adult social care system is at breaking point, with chronic underfunding and staff shortages leaving vulnerable adults at risk. Experts warn of a 'deepening crisis' requiring urgent government action.

Florida Bans TikTok for Children Under 14

Florida enacts one of America's strictest social media laws, prohibiting children under 14 from using platforms like TikTok and Instagram, mandating age verification, and allowing account deletion.

Robert Redford Death Rumours Are a Hoax, Reps Confirm

Hollywood is set abuzz as false reports of acting icon Robert Redford's death spread online. The 87-year-old legend is alive and well, with representatives confirming the viral story is a complete fabrication.

Robert Redford death rumours are a hoax, reps confirm

Hollywood is set abuzz as false reports of acting icon Robert Redford's death spread online. The 87-year-old 'Butch Cassidy' star is alive and well, with representatives confirming the viral claims are a complete fabrication.

Ricky Hatton Debunks Vile Death Hoax

Former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton has been targeted by a cruel online death hoax, prompting a statement from Greater Manchester Police confirming he is alive and well. The Hitman himself has addressed the malicious rumours.

Facebook Singles Pages Exposed: Predators' Playground

A Daily Mail investigation exposes the dark underbelly of Facebook's local singles groups, revealing rampant sexual predation, fraudulent activity, and explicit content targeting vulnerable users seeking companionship.

Inside Israel's Media Bubble: A Tale of Two Realities

An in-depth analysis reveals how Israel's tightly controlled media environment and sophisticated digital strategy create a starkly different reality for its citizens, challenging global diplomacy and the very nature of modern warfare.

Right-Wing Media’s Systematic Assault on US Journalism Exposed

A damning new report reveals how a powerful network of right-wing news outlets, led by figures like Steve Bannon and Charlie Kirk, is systematically eroding trust in mainstream journalism and democratic institutions across the United States.

Ricky Hatton Debunks Cruel Social Media Death Hoax

Former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton has taken to social media to reassure fans he is alive and well after a cruel online death hoax spread across the internet, prompting an outpouring of concern from the boxing community.

California Bill Mandates Social Media Health Warnings

California lawmakers advance a groundbreaking bill to mandate health warnings on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, aiming to combat the youth mental health crisis. A potential blueprint for the UK?

Malcolm-Jamal Warner Debunks Viral Death Hoax

Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, famed for his role in The Cosby Show, confronts a false online death hoax, assuring fans he is alive and well while addressing the disturbing trend of celebrity death rumours.

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