Snapchat to block 440k Australian under-16 users
Australian Snapchat users under 16 face account lockdown from 10 December 2025. Learn how age verification works and appeal options if wrongly banned.
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Australia's Social Media Ban: Concerns Over Effectiveness
Australia's government pushes ahead with controversial social media ban for under-16s, but experts question whether it will deliver promised protections.
TikTok boss insists AI keeps teens safe from harm
Exclusive: TikTok's Ali Law tells Sky News how sophisticated AI now understands context better than humans, ensuring teen safety despite cutting 400+ moderator jobs. Read the full interview.
London criminals exploit dating apps for serious crimes
Exclusive investigation reveals how London criminals are exploiting dating apps including Tinder, Grindr and Hinge for serious offences including rape, burglary and stalking. Learn how to stay safe.
Dangerous items sold on Amazon and eBay
Which? investigation reveals nearly 800 hazardous products on online marketplaces, posing serious risks including electrocution and choking hazards. Stay informed about product safety.
Kendall: Ofcom must use online safety powers now
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall urges Ofcom to fully implement Online Safety Act amid concerns about AI chatbots and child protection delays. Public trust at stake.
Best UK Online Casinos Reviewed for 2025
Discover the safest and most rewarding UK online casinos for 2025. Our expert guide reviews top sites like Jackpot City and William Hill, detailing bonuses, games, and security.
Mum sees 'rape' video advert on Vinted shopping app
A mother from Carlisle demands action after encountering explicit content on Vinted. Read her shocking story and the platform's response.
Roblox mandates age verification for UK chat in 2026
Roblox rolls out compulsory age verification to protect children from adult strangers. New chat restrictions based on age groups will become mandatory in the UK next year.
AI helps nihilistic extremists evade online detection
Violent extremists are using AI to spread messages and evade moderation. With nihilistic extremism on the rise, experts warn it's harder to catch. Discover the new safety measures being implemented.
Roblox Rolls Out Age Verification in Australia
Roblox introduces voluntary age estimation tech to limit cross-generational chat, arguing its 'immersive gaming platform' should be exempt from Australia's under-16s social media ban.
Roblox blocks child-adult chats after grooming claims
Roblox introduces facial age estimation to prevent children talking to adult strangers following multiple lawsuits alleging platform enabled predators to groom young users.
Europe's Digital Sovereignty Push Against US Tech
Europe is asserting digital sovereignty through new online safety legislation, creating an alternative to US-dominated internet governance. Discover how this impacts global tech regulation.
Two-year-old boy dies in 20-floor fall from window
A two-year-old boy has died after falling from the twentieth floor of a Newark apartment block. The tragic accident has sparked urgent calls for improved window safety in high-rise buildings.
ACT Schools Close After Asbestos Found in Coloured Sand
Multiple ACT schools closed after asbestos detected in coloured sand products. Health alert issued as investigation continues. Stay informed about school safety updates.
Online grooming crimes double, youngest victim aged four
Shocking NSPCC report reveals online grooming offences have doubled since 2018, with Snapchat involved in 40% of cases. Youngest victim just four years old. Urgent action needed.
New UK law tackles AI child abuse material
A proposed UK law empowers watchdogs to test AI models for child safety before release, as reports of AI-generated abuse material more than double. Learn how this aims to protect children.
New UK law allows AI testing to stop child abuse images
New UK legislation permits tech firms and child safety agencies to test AI tools for vulnerabilities in generating child sexual abuse material, aiming to prevent harm at source.
Hackney man sentenced over dangerous building site
Moses Meisels received a suspended sentence after HSE found serious safety failures at a Hackney synagogue site where a man's body was discovered. Learn more about the case.
NHS trust fined over £500k for patient safety failings
An NHS trust has been fined over £500,000 and a ward manager sentenced following the 2015 suicide of patient Alice Figueiredo. Read the full story on the family's fight for justice.
Wiggles Recall Headbands Over Battery Safety Breach
The Wiggles have admitted a likely consumer law breach after selling children's headbands without safety warnings for button batteries. Learn about the recall and safety risks.
Melbourne Airport Runway Incidents Prompt Safety Review
Two passenger planes narrowly avoided construction vehicles at Melbourne Airport after crews missed temporary runway shortening. Read the full safety investigation.
Teen demands school phone ban after beheading videos
A 17-year-old from Devon calls for smartphone ban in UK schools after exposure to violent content. Join the debate on protecting children from harmful online material.
Australia Pushes to Ban Roblox for Under-16s
Australian regulators are targeting Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for children, raising questions about online safety and gaming platform regulation worldwide.
Meta told to stop PG-13 ratings on Instagram
Social media giant Meta faces regulatory crackdown as UK watchdog demands immediate removal of controversial age-rating system from Instagram content.
UK bans choking in pornography in new online safety law
A landmark UK law banning the depiction of strangulation in pornography comes into force, aiming to protect performers and challenge the normalisation of dangerous sexual practices.
Life-saving car check saved teen from fatal crash
A grieving mother shares her powerful story about the basic vehicle safety check that prevented her teenage son from joining his friends in a fatal car accident, and why every parent should know about it.
Dangerous Fake Labubu Dolls: Critical Safety Warning
Australian authorities sound alarm over counterfeit Labubu dolls containing hazardous materials. Discover how to spot fakes and protect your family from serious safety risks.
Islington women change routines over safety fears
Women in Islington are taking drastic measures to avoid being followed by suspicious men, with many sharing chilling experiences of feeling watched and targeted in their own neighbourhood.
UK bans strangulation in pornography
In a groundbreaking move, the UK government has outlawed the depiction of strangulation in commercial pornography. Leading anti-trafficking campaigner Dr Charlotte Proudman hails the decision as a crucial step towards protecting women from extreme violenc
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