Tech Giants Meta and Snapchat Sued Over Child Safety
Meta and Snapchat face major lawsuits in the UK and US over allegations they failed to protect children from abuse and drug-related content. Read the full legal breakdown.
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Influencer Ash Trevino arrested on felony warrants in Texas
Controversial media personality Ash Trevino was arrested in Texas on active felony warrants. The 36-year-old was released on bond and later updated fans via livestream. Discover the full story.
Balearic Islands propose ban on burka and niqab
Spain's Balearic Islands ruling party submits a parliamentary proposal to ban the burka and niqab, citing women's equality and following other European nations. Read the full story.
Hanson Shares Violent Threats After Bondi Terror Attack
Pauline Hanson shares hate-filled Snapchat messages threatening more violence in Sydney. The One Nation leader blames 'unfettered mass immigration' for the tensions.
Russia Blocks Snapchat and Apple FaceTime
Russian regulator Roskomnadzor blocks Snapchat and restricts Apple FaceTime, citing terrorism and fraud. This is the latest move in a sweeping campaign to control online communications. Discover the full story.
Australia enforces social media ban for under-16s
Australia will proceed with banning children under 16 from social media despite legal challenges. Discover how this world-first legislation could impact digital freedom and child protection.
Katie Price reveals huge new bum tattoo in progress
Katie Price shows off her enormous new floral bum tattoo, revealing it's only half finished. The star shares her tattoo journey on social media, calling herself a 'work in progress'.
Australia's Snapchat ban for under-16s begins 10 Dec
From 10 December 2025, Australians under 16 will be blocked from Snapchat. 440,000 users must verify their age or face locked accounts. Discover the verification process.
Australia's teen social media ban: Twitch in, Pinterest out
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its teen social media ban but excludes Pinterest. Find out which platforms are affected and the hefty fines for non-compliance.
Australia adds Twitch to under-16 social media ban
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.
Paedophile jailed for grooming boys via Snapchat
A predatory paedophile who groomed and raped young boys before selling explicit videos on Snapchat has been sentenced to 14 years. Read the shocking details of this disturbing case.
East London paedophile jailed for 22 years
East London paedophile Barthimaus Ehiemere has been sentenced to 22 years for grooming children on Snapchat and raping boys under 13. Read the shocking details of the case.
Online grooming offences reach record high in UK
Online grooming offences in the UK have nearly doubled since 2018, with a record 7,263 cases. Snapchat was linked to 40% of offences. Urgent action is needed from tech firms to protect children.
Four-year-old boy youngest online grooming victim
Shocking data reveals online grooming crimes have nearly doubled in eight years, with a four-year-old boy among the victims. Tech companies urged to act immediately.
Kanye West faces Brazil ban on Nazi song performance
Brazilian authorities threaten legal action if Kanye West performs his 'Heil Hitler' track in São Paulo. Enhanced police presence planned for November concert. Read the latest developments.
Australia considers including Roblox in under-16 social media ban
Australian policymakers are pushing to include popular gaming platform Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for under-16s, sparking debate about online safety versus digital freedom.
Council bans taxi drivers from wearing jeans and trainers
Edinburgh cabbies face strict new dress code prohibiting casual wear including jeans, tracksuits and trainers while on duty under controversial council regulations.
Man banned from owning animals after vet finds neglected birds
A man has been disqualified from owning animals for five years after RSPCA inspectors discovered severely neglected birds living in filthy conditions, leaving a veterinary professional in tears.
Maldives enacts world-first generational smoking ban
The Maldives becomes the first nation to implement a complete generational smoking ban, prohibiting tobacco sales to anyone born after 2007 in a groundbreaking health initiative.
Trump's Snapchat ban made permanent
Donald Trump remains permanently banned from Snapchat as the platform confirms it won't reverse its January suspension, despite his attempts to return to social media.
Snapchat reinstates Trump amid 2024 election backlash
Snapchat faces intense backlash after quietly reinstating Donald Trump's account ahead of the 2024 election, drawing criticism from Democrats and raising questions about social media accountability.
Snap closes San Francisco office in tech sector shift
Snap Inc., parent company of Snapchat, has permanently closed its San Francisco office as remote work reshapes the city's commercial landscape, dealing another setback to downtown recovery efforts.
Boy, 14, dies after Snapchat bullying nightmare
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.
Massachusetts rejects Trump's Truth Social in election vote
In a stunning political development, election officials in Massachusetts have declined to tally votes for Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform, dealing a significant blow to the former president's digital ambitions ahead of the 2024 election.
Governors Clash Over Social Media Crackdown Targeting Snapchat
Republican governors launch legal battles against Democratic counterparts in New Mexico and Vermont over aggressive social media restrictions targeting platforms like Snapchat, raising critical questions about digital freedoms and child protection.
University bans Mexican outfits in cultural appropriation crackdown
The University of Essex faces backlash after prohibiting students from wearing Mexican-themed outfits, including sombreros and ponchos, during campus events as part of its inclusivity policy.
Labour's school mobile phone ban plan revealed
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces radical plan to ban mobile phones from classrooms across England, citing mental health and learning concerns.
British man detained at LA airport under Trump Muslim ban
A British citizen reveals his traumatic detention at Los Angeles airport after Donald Trump's controversial Muslim travel ban, highlighting the human cost of divisive immigration policies.
Peer with BAT ties challenges UK smoking ban in court
Lord Strathcarron, with family ties to British American Tobacco, launches legal bid against landmark generational smoking ban, arguing it breaches constitutional rights and sets dangerous precedent.
NBA star banned for life in gambling scandal
Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter receives lifetime ban from NBA after investigation reveals he shared confidential information with gamblers and deliberately underperformed to manipulate betting markets.
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