Roblox introduces strict age verification for safety
Roblox rolls out mandatory video selfie age checks for private messaging. New safeguards aim to protect young users from online risks. Discover the platform's latest safety measures.
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Online Toy Battery Safety Failures Exposed Before Christmas
Consumer watchdog finds 70% of button battery toys from major online retailers fail safety standards, posing fatal risks to children. Parents urged to check products carefully.
Roblox tightens age checks and introduces age-based chats
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.
Father Demands Ofcom Change Over Online Safety
Ian Russell, father of Molly Russell, calls for new Ofcom leadership, accusing the regulator of lacking urgency in protecting children from harmful online content under the Online Safety Act.
Alex Jones bans smartphones at home over child safety
The One Show's Alex Jones reveals her family's smartphone ban after a shocking school talk. Discover how the new Online Safety Act aims to protect children online.
Four-year-old boy youngest online grooming victim
Shocking data reveals online grooming crimes have nearly doubled in eight years, with a four-year-old boy among the victims. Tech companies urged to act immediately.
Australia's Social Media Ban Threatens Reddit's Downvote
Australia's controversial new social media ban raises critical questions about digital expression and whether features like Reddit's downvote could face government scrutiny in the name of online safety.
Supermarket fish slaps girl in viral tank incident
Disturbing footage emerges of a large fish striking a child at a UK supermarket aquarium, sparking outrage and safety concerns among parents nationwide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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