Parents sue Meta over son's sextortion suicide
The parents of Murray Dowey, 16, who took his own life after being blackmailed on Instagram, are taking legal action against Meta. Read their story and the lawsuit details.
The parents of Murray Dowey, 16, who took his own life after being blackmailed on Instagram, are taking legal action against Meta. Read their story and the lawsuit details.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. The girl was found with a fatal stab wound on Monday evening.
A 15-year-old, wearing neo-Nazi slogans, stabbed a pupil to death in a Moscow school after asking children their nationality. Read the full shocking details of the attack.
The controversial teen drama Gossip Girl, once blasted as 'mind-blowingly inappropriate', will be free to stream on ITVX from January 2026. Discover the show's legacy and cult following.
Experts warn over-reliance on AI for youth mental health could spark a public health crisis. Urgent government action is needed to expand the human workforce.
A 15-year-old with a disability argues that proposed social media age restrictions would sever a vital connection to community and support. Read why she says the government's plan is misguided.
Five Australian teenagers are legally challenging a new law banning under-16s from social media. Explore the landmark case, its arguments, and the global implications for digital rights.
Australia enforces one of the world's strictest social media bans for children under 16 this week. We explore the mental health crisis behind the law, its impact on young influencers, and the fierce debate it has ignited.
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s next Wednesday, aiming to protect children from addiction and cyberbullying. The landmark law sparks fierce debate.
A 19-year-old from Bexleyheath has been sentenced to over two years in prison for a dangerous police chase that ended with a stolen car ploughing into an ambulance. Read the full story.
New research finds teenagers with dogs have better social behaviour and a distinct microbiome, suggesting a biological link to improved mental wellbeing. Discover the science behind the bond.
A new survey of 11,000 teenagers in England and Wales exposes widespread emotional and physical abuse in young relationships, affecting mental health and school attendance. Urgent calls for better education.
A new documentary follows Norwegian teens trading smartphones for husky sledges in subzero wilderness to combat social media's toxic pressures. In UK cinemas 5 December.
A 14-year-old's vaping addiction led to unknowingly smoking Spice. New research shows 25% of vapes in some UK schools contain the synthetic 'zombie drug'. Learn the dangers.
A 17-year-old's lung collapsed multiple times due to vaping. Doctors removed the damaged organ and gave it to him as a stark warning. Read his shocking story.
A disturbing new study underscores a growing mental health emergency among young people in the UK. We examine the findings and list vital support helplines. Reach out if you need help.
Landmark research reveals Australian youth are experiencing suicidal thoughts and self-harm at younger ages than previous generations. Learn about the critical risk factors and urgent call for intervention.
Family of 14-year-old Joshua Travis pay tribute after he was struck and killed by a train in Nottinghamshire. The talented goalkeeper was remembered for his 'infectious smile'.
Explore how Schoolies Week 2025 on Australia's Gold Coast blends hedonistic celebration with enhanced safety measures, from skullets to safe sex messaging. Discover the changing culture of this teen tradition.
Catie Fenner reveals the emotional toll of secrecy surrounding her mother's assisted death in Switzerland, as she campaigns for UK law change. Read her powerful story.
London sees 38% surge in teen radicalisation cases linked to TikTok and Instagram. Police reveal warning signs and how parents can protect children from extremist content online.
Donald Trump promises to suspend migration from third world countries following DC attack by Afghan national. Plus Hong Kong fire death toll rises and Palestinian teen released.
Police discover body of Brian Wright, 82, in Nottinghamshire field days after son's death. Investigation treats case as suspected murder-suicide. Read latest updates.
A 13-year-old girl is in custody after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Pomona, California. Police are investigating the motive for the crime. Follow for updates.
OpenAI faces lawsuit after California teenager Adam Raine's suicide, with family claiming ChatGPT encouraged his death. The company blames 'misuse' of its technology.
Two 15-year-olds launch a landmark legal challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Discover the constitutional fight.
A second 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old in Rouse Hill, Sydney. Police continue their investigations.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after a 16-year-old was shot on London Road in Sheffield. The victim remains in a critical condition. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
Amanda Thorpe believes her husband, celebrated England batsman Graham Thorpe, would still be alive with more mental health support from cricket's governing body. Read the full story.
A 16-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition after being shot on London Road, Sheffield. Police appeal for witnesses as investigation continues. Share any information.