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.
4,000 cyber-flashing crimes recorded since new law
Police in England and Wales have recorded nearly 4,000 cyber-flashing offences since it became illegal in 2024. Discover the data and calls for stronger online safety measures.
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.
Wolf Sightings in Minnesota Prompt Safety Debate
Repeated grey wolf sightings in a small Minnesota city have residents on edge and politicians calling for the predators to be delisted from the Endangered Species Act. Read the full story.
Online Safety Act used to jail paedophile for 20 years
Senior Crown Prosecutor confirms new Online Safety Act offences are being used to ensure child abusers face 'full force of the law' following landmark case. Listen to exclusive interview.
AI 'Nudification' Site Fined £50,000 by Ofcom
Ofcom fines an AI deepfake service £50,000 for failing age checks, part of a wider crackdown on online child safety. Discover the details of the investigation.
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.
Kendall: Ofcom must use online safety powers now
Tech Secretary Liz Kendall urges Ofcom to fully implement the Online Safety Act, warning of AI chatbot risks to children and delayed enforcement. Action is needed to protect young people online.
AI 'Nudification' Site Fined £50k Over Age Checks
The firm behind an AI 'nudification' website has been hit with a £50,000 fine by Ofcom for failing to protect children. Discover the details of the UK's Online Safety Act crackdown.
AI nudification site hit with £50k Ofcom fine
Ofcom fines Undress.cc £50,000 for failing age verification checks. Regulator launches probes into 20 more porn sites. Read the latest on Online Safety Act enforcement.
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.
US Congress questions Australia's eSafety commissioner
Australia's eSafety commissioner faces US Congress scrutiny over Online Safety Act, accused of threatening American free speech. Read the latest developments.
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.
Heathrow Express driver flees blood-stained passenger
A Heathrow Express driver ran for his life after a blood-stained man boarded the train cab. The incident, near Southall, led to a police response and a detention under the Mental Health 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.
ACT Schools Close After Asbestos Found in Sand
Multiple ACT schools closed after asbestos detected in coloured sand products. Health alert issued as authorities investigate contaminated materials. Stay informed about school safety.
Minister slams Ofcom over Online Safety Act delays
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall launches a blistering attack on media watchdog Ofcom for sluggish implementation of the Online Safety Act, leaving families unprotected from harmful content.
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.
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.
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.
EU investigates Meta and TikTok under Digital Services Act
Brussels launches formal proceedings against tech giants Meta and TikTok for potential Digital Services Act violations, marking Europe's toughest digital regulation enforcement yet.
Canberra childcare worker in paedophile abuse case
A Canberra childcare worker stands accused of horrific child sexual abuse offences against a young boy, with police revealing disturbing details of the alleged crimes that have shaken the community.
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
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