Global Partnership Against Online Scams Launched in Bangkok
Thailand and UNODC launch a global initiative to fight online scams, with Meta and TikTok joining. Learn how this partnership aims to protect victims worldwide.
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Vinted seller's antisemitic listing sparks outrage
A Vinted seller posted 'no Jews allowed' on product listings. The platform initially refused to act, telling a shocked user to simply block the account. Read the full story.
Australia mandates search engine blur for harmful content
Australia's new online safety rules, effective 27 December, require search engines to blur pornography and violent content. The move aims to shield children from accidental exposure.
No Social Media Platform Admits High Suicide Content Risk
A damning Ofcom report reveals not one tech platform believes it's high risk for suicide or self-harm content, as campaigners slam 'abysmal' self-regulation. Urgent action demanded to protect children online.
Australia's 16+ Social Media Age Limit Enforced
Australia begins enforcing a 16-year age limit for social media, with platforms facing fines up to £26 million for non-compliance. Discover the details and global implications.
Terror watchdog warns UK strategy ignores online threats
The UK's independent reviewer of terror laws criticises the government's 2025 national security plan for failing to prioritise online dangers. Read the urgent warning.
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.
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.
Big Brother Australia criticised over Holly bullying scandal
Sports commentator Tiffany Salmond condemns Big Brother Australia after model Holly faces online abuse following 'pretty privilege' debate. Read the full story.
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.
Megyn Kelly criticised for Jeffrey Epstein 'barely legal' defence
Megyn Kelly faces online backlash after claiming a source told her Jeffrey Epstein preferred 'barely legal' teens. Discover the full story behind the controversy.
Clinic Boss in Transphobic Row Sparks Online Backlash
A beauty clinic owner faces backlash after controversial comments about trans influencer Mitch Greer sparked a wave of one-star reviews and online debate about trans rights.
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.
Influencer criticised for telling followers to mislead obese
Social media influencer Liv Schmidt faces backlash after suggesting people give wrong directions to overweight individuals. The 25-year-old founder of The Skinni Societe has been accused of promoting harmful content.
Celebrity Traitors poppy controversy engulfs BBC
The BBC finds itself embroiled in Remembrance Day controversy as Celebrity Traitors contestants Charlotte Church and Ruth Codd face criticism for their poppy stance, igniting debates about patriotism and personal choice.
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.
Jeremy Vine: Barton abuse left me fearing for daughters
Broadcaster Jeremy Vine tells court he feared for his family's safety after former footballer Joey Barton unleashed a campaign of 'vile and threatening' online abuse.
Charlene White faces backlash over poppy decision
ITV presenter Charlene White sparks controversy after revealing she won't wear remembrance poppy on air, citing concerns about impartiality and receiving torrent of online abuse.
Locals Fury Over £7.5m Grand Designs 'Nazi Fortress' Castle
Residents in a picturesque Warwickshire village deliver scathing verdict on controversial modern castle they've branded 'disgusting' and 'vainglorious' after Channel 4's Grand Designs transformation.
Muslim students suspended over controversial kidnapping skit
A group of Muslim students at a prestigious American performing arts school has been suspended following a controversial theatrical performance about kidnapping, igniting debates about artistic freedom and cultural sensitivity in education.
Influencer fakes hurricane survival in elaborate social media hoax
Social media influencer Melissa Hannah Grubbs faces backlash after fabricating a dramatic hurricane survival story that never happened, exposing the dangerous lengths some creators will go for online engagement.
Chess Grandmaster's Cheating Scandal Ordeal Revealed
In an explosive interview, chess streamer Daniel Naroditsky reveals his torment after being falsely accused of cheating, a scandal that took a devastating turn with his accuser's sudden death at 29. The full story of online bullying, mental health struggl
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.
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