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Uber Safety Warning: The One Seat You Must Avoid

A leading safety expert has issued a vital warning to millions of Uber and Lyft users, revealing the most dangerous seat in the car and the simple steps you can take to protect yourself on every journey.

TikTok Slashes UK Moderator Jobs Despite Safety Act

Exclusive: TikTok is set to axe a significant number of UK-based content moderator roles, outsourcing them to overseas contractors, despite the new Online Safety Act demanding greater local accountability. This move raises serious concerns about enforceme

Crypto Billionaire's F1 Dream Marred by Kick Death Stream

Australian crypto billionaire and the founders of streaming platform Kick face intense backlash after a French online star's death was live-streamed on their site. The controversy erupts just as they announce a major sponsorship deal with the Sauber F1 te

12-year-old's avatar gang-raped in Facebook metaverse

Italian authorities are investigating a horrific case of virtual sexual violence after a 12-year-old girl's avatar was subjected to a brutal gang rape by multiple men in a Facebook group's metaverse. The digital assault has sparked national outrage and ca

Toxic livestreaming culture linked to influencer's death

An exclusive investigation into the dark underbelly of a controversial livestreaming platform where creators are pushed to perform increasingly dangerous and unsavoury acts in a brutal competition for clicks and cash, leading to the tragic death of a youn

Canadian Paedophile Caught in Snapchat Sting

A Canadian man has been jailed after travelling to the UK to meet who he believed was a 14-year-old girl, following explicit conversations on Snapchat. The 'child' was an undercover police officer.

Meta sued over Instagram 'paedophile network' allegations

Meta, the parent company of Instagram, is being sued by a group of parents in a high court case alleging the platform's algorithms knowingly connected and promoted a 'paedophile network', leading to the sexual exploitation of children.

Twitch Streamer Dies Live On Air During Broadcast

A French Twitch streamer's final moments were broadcast live to his audience after he suffered a fatal heart attack during a gaming session, raising serious questions about platform moderation and viewer responsibility.

French Streamer Dies in Live Broadcast After Extreme Challenge

Shock as French online personality known for extreme stunts dies during live broadcast following a dangerous 10-day challenge involving sleep deprivation and ingestion of harmful substances, sparking urgent calls for platform regulation.

Apple Warns UK Over 'Secret Veto' on Security Updates

Apple has launched a scathing attack on the UK government's proposed surveillance powers, warning that the Online Safety Act could be used to secretly veto privacy and security updates for billions of users worldwide.

Social media still pushes suicide content to UK teens

Despite new UK online safety regulations, major social media platforms continue to expose vulnerable teenagers to harmful suicide-related content, raising concerns about enforcement and corporate responsibility.

Online Safety Act fails to protect kids from porn

The UK's Online Safety Act is falling short in shielding children from harmful pornographic content, according to the newly appointed commissioner. Urgent reforms are demanded to safeguard young minds.

Fake Online Pharmacy Scams: How to Stay Safe

Rising cases of counterfeit online pharmacies are putting UK consumers at risk. Learn how to identify scams and protect yourself from dangerous fake medications.

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