Instagram introduces major safety features for UK teenagers
Meta unveils major Instagram safety overhaul for UK teens, including default private accounts, stricter messaging controls, and enhanced parental supervision tools to combat online risks.
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Feral Girl Gangs Terrorise UK Streets in Violent New Trend
Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking new wave of violent all-female gangs glamorising criminal lifestyles on social media while terrorising communities across Britain.
US City Sues Meta and Google Over Youth Mental Health Crisis
The US city of Providence, Rhode Island, has launched a landmark lawsuit against Meta, Google, YouTube, and Instagram's parent companies, alleging their algorithms have created a youth mental health epidemic. The suit seeks financial compensation for the
Minnesota Sues TikTok Over Youth Mental Health Harms
Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison launches a groundbreaking lawsuit against TikTok, alleging its addictive algorithm and 'challenge' features are creating a youth mental health crisis. The state demands sweeping changes to the platform's operatio
Gangs use fake royalty in Facebook scams
Criminal gangs in Colombia are impersonating royalty on Facebook to deceive victims into handing over money, with authorities warning of a surge in such scams.
Starmer aide in smuggling gangs scandal
A senior aide to Labour leader Keir Starmer faces shocking allegations of involvement with smuggling gangs facilitating illegal asylum seekers into the UK. Read the full investigation.
Drug gangs using UK public transport as 'mother ships'
The National Crime Agency warns of criminal gangs using buses and trains to distribute drugs across the UK, with a surge in 'county lines' operations.
Knife gangs terrorise UK shops in violent crime wave
Violent gangs armed with knives are targeting shops across the UK, leaving business owners in fear. Authorities face mounting pressure to tackle the escalating crime wave.
Police crack down on mail-order drug gangs
A tough-talking police chief has launched a major operation targeting gangs receiving drugs via mail to sell on the streets. Read how law enforcement is fighting back.
Social Media Algorithms Stifle Fashion Rebellion
Discover how social media algorithms are stifling creativity and rebellion in the fashion industry, pushing brands towards homogenised trends.
Australia proposes social media ban for under-16s
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces sweeping restrictions on social media access for children under 16, citing mental health risks. Experts weigh in on the controversial plan.
Rotherham survivors allege police ignored rape claims
Five survivors of the Rotherham grooming gangs have come forward, accusing police of failing to properly investigate their rape allegations. The shocking claims highlight systemic failures in handling child sexual exploitation cases.
MPs Push for Social Media Ban for Under-16s
A cross-party group of MPs is calling for a ban on social media for children under 16, citing mental health risks and online safety concerns. Discover the debate and potential policy changes.
Israel: Hamas and Gaza gangs coordinating attacks
Israeli officials claim Hamas is working with Palestinian criminal gangs in Gaza to orchestrate attacks, escalating tensions in the region.
Apple, Google face kill switch demands to stop phone thefts
Tech giants Apple and Google face demands to install 'kill switches' in smartphones to deter thefts by moped gangs, aiming to disrupt the lucrative resale market.
Brutal Reservoir Dogs-style gang execution shocks Costa Blanca
A vicious gangland execution on Spain's Costa Blanca has shocked locals, with victims knifed, stripped naked, and shot in the head in a brutal tit-for-tat feud.
Secret mobile network used by UK gangs exposed
A shocking investigation reveals how gangs are using encrypted mobile networks to evade law enforcement. Discover the technology behind this underground system.
TikTok profits from gangs' dangerous border crossing videos
TikTok is under fire as gangs exploit the platform to post videos of perilous border crossings, raising serious safety concerns.
UK gangs behind 40% of Europe phone thefts
A new report exposes how UK-based county lines gangs are responsible for two in five mobile phone thefts across Europe, with criminal networks exploiting stolen devices for illegal profits.
Gangs exploit £70m stolen phone market
Organised crime groups are stealing high-end phones to fuel a booming black market, with victims often left vulnerable and unaware. Discover how these gangs operate and what's being done to stop them.
Undercover agent infiltrates Hells Angels for Channel 4 doc
A former undercover agent reveals the dark secrets of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang in an explosive new Channel 4 documentary.
Female drug lords dominating UK's underworld
Meet the matriarchs running Britain's drug empires—powerful women who've turned organised crime into a family business. Discover their shocking rise to dominance.
Girl, 9, shot in head in Dalston gang attack
A shocking assassination attempt in a Turkish restaurant in Dalston leaves a young girl critically injured as rival gangs clash in broad daylight.
Venice's child pickpocket gangs target tourists
Organised crime gangs in Venice are recruiting children as young as six to pickpocket unsuspecting tourists in the city's crowded streets. Authorities warn of a surge in thefts as young thieves blend into crowds.
Black Axe Cult's Blood-Drinking Initiation Targets UK Teens
British teenagers are being lured into the brutal world of the Black Axe, a notorious mafia-style cult, where recruits face torture, humiliation, and blood-drinking rituals.
Trump's Truth Social in financial trouble amid legal battles
Former US President Donald Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, is reportedly facing financial difficulties while he deals with legal challenges in Washington and Cleveland.
Gangs steal Pokémon cards worth thousands from vans
Organised gangs are ambushing delivery vans to steal highly valuable Pokémon card collections, with some packs reselling for thousands in the booming collectors' market.
Burglars' sneaky trick to target wealthy victims exposed
Organised burglary gangs are using a chilling new tactic to track affluent victims from high-end venues straight to their homes. Police warn homeowners to stay vigilant.
UK-Germany treaty targets smugglers, boosts defence
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German opposition leader Friedrich Merz sign a landmark treaty targeting smuggling gangs and enhancing UK-Germany defence cooperation.
London gangs jailed for seaside town machete rampage
Members of two rival London gangs have been sentenced to a total of 34 years in prison after a violent clash involving machetes and a handgun in a seaside town. Shocking footage captured the chaos.
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