Ofcom Urges Social Media Platforms to Limit Online ‘Pile-Ons’
Ofcom issues new guidelines urging social media platforms to limit online pile-ons and protect women and girls from abuse, including revenge porn.
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FIFA Plans Sudden Penalty Rule Change for World Cup Knockouts
FIFA wants to change penalty shoot-out rules mid-2026 World Cup, reducing coin tosses to one, with winner choosing kick order or end. IFAB must decide before Sunday.
KeyComp Software Shrinking Musical Theatre Orchestras
The Lion King's Australian orchestra shrank from 17 to 11 musicians as KeyComp software replaces players, prompting calls for bans to protect live music jobs.
Verstappen Gets His Wish as FIA Approves F1 Rule Changes
The FIA has approved changes to F1's 2027 power unit rules, shifting to more internal combustion power, a move Verstappen had demanded after threatening to quit.
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Elon Musk fails to attend French summons over X and Grok AI investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.
Kyle and Jackie O Show Banned from Airing Strong Sexual Content for Five Years
Kiis FM faces five-year ban on strong sexual content in Kyle and Jackie O shows, with potential licence cancellation for breaches.
Cloudflare Outage Disrupts Internet Access Globally
Cloudflare outage caused global internet disruption on Tuesday, affecting sites like X and OpenAI. Fix implemented; no malicious activity found.
Texas Woman Sues Tesla Over Cybertruck Crash, Accuses Musk of Negligence
Texas woman sues Tesla over Cybertruck crash, accusing Elon Musk of negligence in design and safety claims.
Starmer Vows Social Media Overhaul To Combat Child Addiction
Keir Starmer vows to tackle addictive social media features after US court ruling holds Meta and YouTube liable for child harm.
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Pornhub Blocks New UK Users Over Age Checks
Pornhub to block new UK users from 2 February due to mandatory age checks under the Online Safety Act, citing traffic drop and privacy concerns.
Wizz Air Probes Strict Baggage Checks at Spanish Airports
Wizz Air is investigating reports of overly strict hand luggage enforcement at Spanish airports after a video showed a passenger being charged €75 for a correctly sized bag and told of a 'one jacket per person' policy.
Government Targets Sports Streaming Costs Amid Fan Frustration
UK government examines rising costs and fragmentation of sports streaming, as fans face multiple subscriptions and blackouts.
UK Could Ban Government Use of X After AI Deepfake Scandal
Poll shows 58% of Britons back banning X if it fails to stop nonconsensual AI images; PM warns X must comply with UK law after Grok deepfake scandal.
Social Media Giants Face Landmark US Trial Over Addiction Claims
Hundreds of US families accuse Meta, YouTube, and TikTok of designing addictive platforms harming children in a landmark US trial.
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Porn Company Fined £1m Over Age Verification Failures
Ofcom fines AVS Group £1m for weak age checks on 18 porn sites, the largest penalty under the Online Safety Act.
Deepfake Abuse Victims Call For Tougher Action As Law Begins
Victims of deepfake abuse urge stronger action as new law criminalising non-consensual AI-generated explicit images comes into effect.
Social Media 'Ranks Alongside Smoking' for Children's Health, Doctors Warn
Doctors warn social media is as harmful as smoking for children, as UK considers under-16 ban. Campaigners call for broader regulation.
Former CIA 'Psychic Spy' Claims to Have Located Secret Alien Bases Beneath Mountains
Former CIA psychic spy Lyn Buchanan claims to have located secret alien bases beneath mountains in Alaska, Australia, Zimbabwe, and the Pyrenees.
Elon Musk's X Challenges Australia's Social Media Ban for Kids
Elon Musk's X calls for delay in Australia's under-16 social media ban, citing human rights concerns and warning of unintended consequences.
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UK Data Regulator Investigates X Over Grok AI Sexual Deepfakes
UK ICO investigates X and xAI over Grok AI generating sexual deepfakes without consent, raising GDPR concerns.
Palantir Sues Swiss Magazine Over Investigation
Palantir sues Swiss magazine Republik over an investigation alleging the company failed to secure government contracts in Switzerland, calling it an intimidation campaign.
UK to Close AI Chatbot Loophole, Impose Fines and Bans
UK PM Starmer to close AI chatbot loophole in Online Safety Act, imposing fines or bans for harmful content targeting children.
Pornhub Blocks New UK Users Over Safety Act
Pornhub blocks new UK users from 2 Feb due to age checks under the Online Safety Act, citing traffic drop and privacy concerns.
Social Media 'Ranks Alongside Smoking' for Children's Health, Doctors Warn
Medical leaders compare social media harm to smoking, urge UK ban for under-16s as consultation closes.
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Despite smoking being banned on flights for over 30 years, ashtrays remain in airplane lavatories. An aerospace engineer explains the safety reason behind this requirement.
OPI Nail Envy Strengthener Transforms Fragile Nails at £15
OPI's upgraded Nail Envy Strengthener with vegan formula and multiple shades is on sale for under £15, helping brittle nails become stronger in days.
Sky to Obtain Data on 300 Illegal Streaming Users from Revolut
Irish High Court orders Revolut to hand over details of 304 illegal streaming users to Sky for legal action.
Pornhub Blocks New UK Users Over Age Verification Rules
Pornhub blocks new UK users from 2 February due to mandatory age checks under the Online Safety Act, citing traffic drop and privacy concerns.
Netflix Users Face £1,000 Fine for Live Boxing Stream
Netflix users watching Tyson Fury's live fight this weekend risk a £1,000 fine if they lack a TV Licence.
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ICO Investigates Oxevision Mental Health Ward Cameras
The ICO has launched an investigation into Oxevision, a camera system used in 40% of NHS mental health trusts, over data protection concerns following patient privacy complaints.
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