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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.

Tycoon arrested as model fights for life after attack

Russian construction magnate Dmitry Kuzmin, 42, is charged with causing grievous bodily harm to influencer Anzhelika Tartanova, 33, who is fighting for life after emergency brain surgery. Follow the latest updates.

Teens React to Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban

As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.

800,000 UK nursery children on social media

Shocking analysis shows hundreds of thousands of children aged 3-5 are on social media. Experts warn of adult-targeted algorithms and call for urgent action to protect young minds.

NSW bans 24/7 poker machines after 4am

Over 670 NSW pokies venues lose 24/7 gambling exemptions as government acts on research showing heightened harm after midnight. Read the full story.

New Study Debunks Social Media Addiction Myth

New research reveals excessive social media use is often a habit, not an addiction. Discover the real impact on mental health and why so many feel hooked. Read the full story.

Study: Instagram use is habit, not addiction

New research finds excessive social media use is often a conditioned habit rather than a true addiction. Discover how this changes responsibility and what it means for UK teens.

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