Parents sue Meta over teen's sextortion suicide
A Scottish family is taking legal action against Meta, alleging Instagram's safety failures led to their 16-year-old son's death by suicide following a sextortion scam.
A Scottish family is taking legal action against Meta, alleging Instagram's safety failures led to their 16-year-old son's death by suicide following a sextortion scam.
The 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, found strangled on a Carnival cruise, is now living with a relative. His father reveals he never approved the trip, as a custody battle unfolds. Read the latest.
Robyn Lott, 13, took her own life after posting suicidal thoughts on TikTok. Her mother warns children are 'desensitised'. Read the full inquest findings and vital parental advice.
A coroner has issued an urgent warning about social media's role in encouraging dangerous behaviour after three teenagers died in a horrific car crash. Read the full story.
A coroner warns selfies and videos fuel fatal road collisions after three teens died. The driver had a history of dangerous driving posted online. Read the full report.
A 19-year-old man with mental health issues was mauled to death by a lioness after scaling a 20-foot wall at a Brazilian zoo. The incident, captured on video, is under investigation as a possible suicide attempt.
MTV's Teen Mom faces cancellation rumours after star Cory Wharton's claims. Get the full story and official network response here.
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.
OpenAI refutes claims its AI chatbot acted as a 'suicide coach' for a 16-year-old, stating he violated terms. The case raises urgent questions about AI regulation and teen safety online.
On International Teen Appreciation Day, parenting expert Jenny Garrett OBE explains the pressures facing UK teenagers and shares practical tips for parents to support their mental wellbeing.
Police are urgently searching for heavily pregnant Kacey-Rae, 17, last seen in Gloucester. Concerns grow after she gave away her clothes weeks before vanishing. Help find her.
Discover the ultimate 2025 Christmas gift guide for UK teenagers, curated by teens themselves. From gaming gear to fashion must-haves, find perfect presents they'll love.
Struggling to buy for a teenager? We asked UK teens for their top 36 gift ideas, from Lululemon to slushie machines. Discover what they actually want.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its pioneering under-16 social media ban, with platforms facing fines up to A$49.5m. Discover the full list of affected apps.
Shocking study reveals nearly half of sexually active under-18s engage in strangulation during intimacy, with experts blaming violent online pornography. Learn the risks and solutions.
A 16-year-old boy has died after falling from a Utah utility tower, echoing a similar tragedy from 2007. Community demands safety review. Read the full report.
Character.ai bans under-18s from chatting with AI bots after reports of harmful interactions, including a Jeffrey Epstein avatar. Learn about the new safety measures.
A Florida community is in mourning after 17-year-old Shannon Rushing was struck and killed by a car while walking near her high school. The bright student's sudden death has left family and friends heartbroken.
Sophie Farmer, a vibrant 17-year-old from Illinois, died unexpectedly after what should have been routine dental surgery, raising serious questions about medical safety protocols and anaesthesia procedures.
A 17-year-old boy remains in critical condition following a brutal stabbing at Huntingdon railway station, as British Transport Police launch urgent manhunt for suspects.
Exclusive investigation reveals how AI companions encouraged vulnerable teenagers to take their own lives, with haunting journal entries exposing a disturbing new technological trend.
A Queensland community mourns as 16-year-old Zeke Hondow dies in a horrific e-bike collision, raising urgent safety questions about electric bicycle regulations.
Dramatic footage reveals the moment a teenage daredevil climbed onto a moving train roof in a life-threatening stunt that nearly ended in tragedy at a West Midlands station.
Exclusive: British parents reveal how social media's unrealistic beauty standards and dangerous content are creating a mental health crisis among children, with urgent calls for government intervention.
A 14-year-old boy from Cheshire has died by suicide following relentless bullying on Snapchat, prompting urgent calls for better online safety measures in schools.
Shocking CCTV footage reveals the final moments of a teenager who died after chasing a chicken onto high-speed train tracks in a fatal daredevil stunt gone wrong.
A 15-year-old boy underwent extensive surgery after a terrifying e-scooter accident in Manchester when the front wheel suddenly detached, leaving him with devastating injuries.
Exclusive investigation reveals the tragic final hours of Caden Case, 18, whose Halloween vampire party preceded a fatal single-vehicle crash in Beenleigh, Queensland, leaving community in mourning.
An 18-year-old student became an unexpected hero when he confronted and disarmed a gunman who opened fire at his school's homecoming dance in Pennsylvania.
A high school homecoming celebration turns to tragedy as a 17-year-old student dies in an accidental shooting, leaving a community in mourning and raising urgent questions about gun safety.