Parents sue Meta after son's sextortion suicide on Instagram
The parents of Murray Dowey, 16, are taking legal action against Meta, alleging Instagram's failures led to his death by sextortion. Read their fight for justice.
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Parents Sue Meta Over Teen's Sextortion Suicide
Grieving parents from Scotland are taking legal action against Meta, alleging the tech giant failed to protect their 16-year-old son from online blackmail that led to his death. Read their heartbreaking story.
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.
UK parents sue Meta over son's sextortion suicide
The parents of Murray Dowey, 16, are taking legal action against Meta, alleging its platforms' design flaws led to his death. This landmark UK case highlights the growing threat of online sextortion.
Instagram down in major global blackout
Instagram experienced a major worldwide outage on 4 December 2025, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform. Reports flooded Downdetector as the blackout hit. Read the latest.
Stacey Dooley's controversial Christmas tree sparks debate
Stacey Dooley's unique 'camp disco' Christmas tree, a nod to Strictly, has split opinion. Some fans adore the Vogue-worthy style, while others call it a safety hazard. See the full story.
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.
Crash tests use male dummies, risking women's safety
Exclusive investigation reveals how aviation and automotive safety testing, designed for the 'average man', fails to protect women. Discover the urgent need for inclusive safety standards.
Instagram experiences major global outage affecting millions
Meta's Instagram platform experienced a major worldwide outage, leaving users unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages in what became a trending crisis across social media platforms.
Bonfire Night Warning: TikTok Sparkler Trend Dangers
Fire safety experts issue urgent warning about dangerous TikTok sparkler trend as Bonfire Night approaches. Learn the essential safety tips to protect your family.
Boy, 11, hit by train while watching phone video
Shocking CCTV footage reveals the moment a schoolboy narrowly escaped death after being hit by a train while watching videos on his phone at a Lincolnshire level crossing.
Instagram suffers major global outage, users locked out
Meta's Instagram platform experienced a major worldwide outage, preventing users from accessing feeds, posting content, and sending messages in what's being called one of the most significant disruptions this year.
Doctor's Halloween Warning: Costume Dangers Revealed
An NHS paediatric doctor shares essential Halloween safety tips that could prevent serious injuries and save lives this spooky season.
Instagram AI Blamed for Rise in Deadly Safari Incidents
Exclusive investigation reveals how AI-curated Instagram content and reckless social media behaviour are contributing to an alarming surge in tourist deaths during African safari expeditions.
Instagram experiences global outage, users unable to access feeds
Millions of Instagram users worldwide experienced service disruption as the platform suffered a major outage, leaving users unable to refresh feeds or post content.
Air Fryer Fire Warning: Safety Experts Reveal Risks
Safety experts reveal the dangerous air fryer errors that could turn your kitchen into a fire hazard - and how to stay protected.
Instagram suffers major global outage affecting millions
Instagram users worldwide experienced widespread disruption as the social media platform suffered a major outage, leaving millions unable to access their feeds, stories, and direct messages.
One-year-old boy tragically drowns during bath time
A one-year-old boy has tragically drowned during bath time in a devastating incident that has left his family and community in mourning, with emergency services unable to save him.
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.
Instagram Introduces Watch History for Reels
Meta introduces game-changing Watch History for Instagram Reels, allowing users to rediscover previously viewed content with ease. Find out how this new feature transforms content discovery on the platform.
Instagram Adds Reels Watch History Feature
Instagram introduces game-changing Reels watch history feature, allowing users to rediscover videos and creators they've previously viewed in a major platform upgrade.
Half of UK parents fear roads too dangerous for children
Shocking new research reveals nearly 50% of British parents consider local roads too dangerous for their children to walk or cycle safely, sparking calls for urgent road safety reforms.
Instagram suffers major global outage
Meta's Instagram plunged into chaos during a major worldwide outage, leaving millions of users unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages in what became one of 2024's most disruptive social media failures.
Instagram's Global Outage Sparks User Frenzy Worldwide
Millions of Instagram users worldwide were left frustrated as the social media platform experienced a major service disruption, with login failures and feature malfunctions affecting the global community.
Instagram suffers global outage, users report login issues
Meta's Instagram platform experienced widespread technical failures affecting users globally, with login issues, disappearing content, and feed refresh problems causing chaos across social media.
Instagram suffers major global outage, locking out users
Meta's Instagram platform experienced a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and disrupting content creators and businesses reliant on the social media giant.
Russia bans Instagram after Meta policy change
Moscow officially blocks Instagram across Russia after Meta temporarily allows violent speech against Russian forces, marking a major escalation in the digital front of the Ukraine conflict.
Instagram suffers major global outage disrupting millions
Millions of Instagram users were left disconnected as a major platform failure disrupted service across the UK and globally, highlighting our digital dependency.
Smartphone hack stops unwanted Instagram DMs
TikTok users have uncovered a clever privacy trick that prevents unwanted direct messages on Instagram while maintaining your public profile presence.
Instagram suffers global outage, users flock to X
Millions of Instagram users were left unable to access the platform during a major worldwide outage, with the blackout sparking widespread frustration and creative memes across other social media platforms.
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