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.
Category : Search result: online child safety
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.
Toddler drinks 'disinfectant' from McDonald's Happy Meal
A two-year-old girl was rushed to hospital in Germany after drinking from a McDonald's Happy Meal bottle allegedly filled with cleaning fluid. Police are investigating.
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.
Girl, 12, injured in Kennington hit-and-run
A mother describes the horror of a hit-and-run that left her 12-year-old daughter with severe injuries. New data reveals 433 children are hurt on London school runs annually. Join the call for safer streets.
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.
Child rapist jailed for 47 offences against seven victims
Barthimaus Ehiemere, described as a 'prolific and depraved' paedophile, has been sentenced to 18 years for 47 sex crimes against children. Read the full report on this disturbing case.
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.
6 in 7 Children in Poverty in UK Town
In Newport, Middlesbrough, six out of seven children grow up in poverty. Families and local services demand the two-child benefit cap be scrapped as the government prepares a new strategy.
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.
Boy, 2, strangled by jacket drawstring at nursery
Two-year-old Leanardo Ricci died after his jacket drawstring caught on a tree branch while playing outside at his nursery in Bibbiena, Italy. Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene.
US Indigenous Child Removal Crisis Continues
Shocking investigation reveals US child welfare systems still separate Native American families at disproportionate rates. Learn about this ongoing crisis and its devastating impact.
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.
Snapchat groomer jailed for 28 years for child rape
Senior NHS manager Paul Lipscombe sentenced to 28 years for raping girls groomed on Snapchat and selling AI-generated child abuse videos. Police believe there may be more victims.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in Budget
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves confirm the two-child benefit cap will be lifted in the budget, a move costing £2.8bn aimed at tackling child poverty. Read the latest.
Reeves hints at two-child benefit cap removal in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests scrapping the two-child benefit cap in the 2025 Budget, potentially boosting finances for larger families and tackling child poverty.
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.
Reeves to remove two-child benefit cap in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals plan to abolish two-child benefit cap, potentially lifting 350,000 children from poverty. Budget announcement expected this month.
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.
Page 3 of 4