EU wants 16+ social media age limit
The European Parliament urges a 16+ age limit for social media. Discover how the UK, Australia, and other nations are regulating children's online access. Read the full global comparison.
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Basketball Australia tackles online abuse with new platform
Basketball Australia unveils a new online safety platform to protect athletes from social media harassment. Discover how this initiative is fighting back against abuse.
Ofcom Urges Social Media to Limit Online Pile-Ons
UK regulator Ofcom issues new guidance to combat misogynist abuse and revenge porn, urging platforms to limit responses and use hash-matching tech to protect women and girls online. Learn more.
Ofcom pressures tech firms to protect women online
UK regulator Ofcom urges tech firms to tackle the 'significant and widespread' online abuse targeting women and girls. New guidance recommends prompts, timeouts, and better blocking tools. #OnlineSafety
Ofcom urges tech firms to protect women online
Ofcom publishes new guidance urging tech firms to combat online abuse against women. Critics demand mandatory rules. Read the full story and key recommendations.
Malaysia bans social media for children under 16
Malaysia will prohibit under-16s from social media from 2026, mirroring Australia's strict new law. Discover how nations are tackling online harms for children.
Digital violence spreads as 1.8bn women lack protection
UN Women reveals digital violence is intensifying, with 44% of women lacking legal protection. Their 16 Days of Activism demands global action for online safety.
Roblox introduces strict age verification for chat
Roblox rolls out mandatory video selfie age checks for private messaging. New system aims to enhance child safety on the popular gaming platform. Learn about the changes.
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.
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.
Sheriff slams vile rumours about daughter in emotional statement
A Kentucky sheriff breaks silence after malicious online rumours target his young daughter, condemning the 'disgusting' social media posts circulating in their small community.
Brigitte Macron takes cyberbullies to court over rumours
Brigitte Macron fights back against online trolls spreading malicious rumours about her gender identity in landmark French court case targeting cyberbullying.
Ten face trial for Brigitte Macron cyber harassment
French court prosecutes ten individuals for coordinated online harassment campaign against Brigitte Macron, with defendants facing up to two years imprisonment for pedophilia comparisons and age-gap abuse.
Vinted Selling Secrets: Turn Clutter Into Cash
Discover expert tips for making money on Vinted, from pricing strategies to perfect photos. Learn how Brits are earning hundreds by selling unwanted clothes online.
Chess star Naroditsky targeted by death hoax after Kramnik spat
American chess star Daniel Naroditsky becomes latest victim of disturbing online death rumours after public disagreement with former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, prompting widespread concern in chess community.
Marketing Expert Reveals How to Profit from Social Media
Discover how marketing guru Brittany Becher transformed content creation into a lucrative career, revealing her proven strategies for making serious money online through social media platforms.
Earn £100k+ Creating Social Media Content
Discover how marketing specialist Rachel Wells transformed her social media skills into a lucrative career, earning over £100,000 annually by creating content for brands and teaching others to do the same.
Ace Frehley Death Hoax: KISS Guitarist Debunks Rumours
Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley addresses false death rumours circulating online, confirming he's alive and well while expressing frustration with the persistent hoax.
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.
Ultimate Guide to Halloween Slot Games in the UK
Discover the most thrilling Halloween-themed slot games available to UK players, from terrifying classics to spine-chilling new releases that offer monstrous wins.
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.
Liverpool's Matt Beard targeted in BBC death hoax
Liverpool Football Club has been forced to deny shocking false claims circulating online that women's team manager Matt Beard has died. The BBC has confirmed it's investigating how the malicious hoax originated.
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.
"Marcus" Fake Profile Scams Thousands on UK Dating Apps
Exclusive investigation reveals how a sophisticated catfishing operation, using stolen photos of a man named Marcus, has targeted and emotionally manipulated thousands of singles across Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble in a massive UK dating scam.
Catfish jailed for 14 years for blackmailing young girls
A depraved predator who posed as a teenage boy online to catfish and sexually blackmail girls as young as 11 has been sentenced to 14 years in prison at Manchester Crown Court. Read the full shocking details of this cybercrime case.
Catfish Paedophile Groomed 150 Children Dodges Jail
A serial online predator who posed as a teenage boy to groom over 150 children has walked free from court after a judge ruled his 'sickening' offences were 'treated' by his time on remand. The shocking case has ignited fury among child safety campaigners.
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Boy, 14, with Tourette's takes life after nude photo blackmail
The heartbroken family of a 14-year-old boy with Tourette's syndrome speaks out after he took his own life, tormented by an online bully who threatened to share an intimate image.
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