Shein bans sex dolls after French child protection probe
Fast fashion giant Shein removes controversial child-resembling sex dolls from sale following French authorities' child protection investigation, sparking debate about online retail ethics.
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Girl, 4, hospitalised after swallowing button battery
A four-year-old girl faced a life-threatening emergency after swallowing a button battery from a children's toy, prompting urgent warnings from medical experts about hidden household dangers.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
Character AI bans under-18s after suicide chat risks
Popular AI chatbot platform Character AI implements immediate ban on users under 18 following alarming incidents where children were exposed to suicide-related content, sparking urgent safety concerns.
Ofcom demands tech firms protect children online or face huge fines
UK regulator Ofcom unveils strict new online safety rules requiring social media platforms and search engines to implement robust age verification and content moderation systems to shield children from harmful material.
Toddler found wandering London streets alone overnight
A three-year-old child was discovered wandering unsupervised in East London's Upton Park area during early morning hours, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
Child found wandering alone in East London before dawn
A young child was discovered wandering alone near Upton Park station in East London before dawn, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
Momo Challenge Hoax Sweeps UK Schools
Parents and schools across Britain are on high alert as the disturbing 'Momo Challenge' hoax resurfaces, causing widespread anxiety among children and prompting urgent safeguarding warnings.
One-year-old boy tragically drowns during bath time
A one-year-old boy has tragically drowned during bath time in a devastating incident that has left his family and community in mourning, with emergency services unable to save him.
Boy, 12, dies after attempting dangerous TikTok challenge
A family is in mourning after their 12-year-old son died from catastrophic injuries sustained while attempting a viral TikTok challenge that encourages participants to choke themselves until unconscious.
Brothers, 2 and 5, drown in Florida pool tragedy
Heartbreaking details emerge as two young brothers, aged just two and five, drown in a Florida swimming pool while their mother was briefly distracted inside their home.
Boy, 12, brain damaged by TikTok 'blackout challenge'
Shocking incident as schoolboy suffers severe brain damage from trending social media challenge, prompting urgent safety warnings for parents across the UK
Boy, 12, dies in dangerous deodorant inhalation trend
A 12-year-old boy has tragically died after participating in a hazardous social media challenge involving aerosol inhalation, prompting urgent safety warnings from authorities and heartbroken parents.
The Disposable Generation: Failing Our Girls
Sarah Vine delivers a powerful critique of how society's moral decay and technological advancements have created perfect hunting grounds for sexual predators targeting vulnerable young girls.
Soldier jailed 27 years for sextortion scam targeting 100 victims
A serving British Army soldier has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for masterminding a sophisticated sextortion scheme that preyed on nearly 100 victims worldwide, using fake female profiles to blackmail and manipulate.
First UK jailing for online grooming encouraging self-harm
Karl Davies becomes first person in Britain convicted under new online safety laws for grooming a child and encouraging self-harm in disturbing social media case.
Family Safe Words: Essential Protection Against Online Predators
UK parents are being urged to establish family safe words as chilling new data reveals predators are using gaming platforms to groom children. Learn how this simple strategy creates a crucial safety net.
Meta forced to let parents block AI bots from contacting kids
New UK regulations will require Meta to provide parental controls blocking AI chatbots from interacting with children on Facebook and Instagram, marking a major victory for child safety campaigners.
Half of UK children exposed to disturbing online content
New research exposes how British children are frequently encountering distressing videos and news on social media platforms, with experts calling for urgent action.
Social media parenting advice is poor quality, warns minister
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson launches scathing attack on low-quality parenting guidance circulating online, calling for evidence-based alternatives and better support for families.
Schoolchildren targeted by vile AI-generated images
Police are investigating after primary school pupils in Scotland received disturbing AI-generated photos of classmates in what's being described as a sophisticated cyberbullying incident.
Girl, 8, dies in primary school accident
A devastated mother shares her grief after her eight-year-old daughter died in a tragic accident at a UK primary school, as the community rallies in support.
10 Social Media Red Flags Every Parent Must Know
Exclusive research reveals the critical danger signals parents must watch for on social media platforms to protect children from serious harm and exploitation.
Parents left teen with 19 guns during holiday
Shocking case reveals Florida couple abandoned their 14-year-old with 19 guns and minimal food while holidaying in Germany. Exclusive details on the investigation and charges.
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.
NSW Police: 19 arrested in child abuse network bust
A major police operation across New South Wales has resulted in 19 arrests for child abuse material offences, with victims including infants among the 14 children rescued from harm.
Roblox accused of being 'playground for predators'
Disturbing revelations emerge as legal experts claim Roblox fails to protect children from online predators, with parents urged to exercise extreme caution.
4-Year-Old Girl Drowns During Swimming Lesson Tragedy
A four-year-old girl has tragically drowned during a swimming lesson in a devastating incident that has left a community in mourning and raised serious questions about water safety protocols.
TikTok child accounts can access pornographic content
Shocking investigation reveals TikTok's child safety failures as pornographic material remains readily available to under-13 accounts, sparking urgent calls for regulation.
Australia's expanded social media ban targets Reddit, Twitch
The Australian government proposes a major expansion of its social media ban for minors, targeting platforms like Reddit, Twitch, Roblox, and Steam to create a safer online environment for children.
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