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London music
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'UK clubs need tsunami of Berlin-style phone bans'

A 68-year-old clubber filmed without consent faced online abuse and urges a widespread ban on phone filming in UK nightclubs to protect privacy and presence.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

'Bigger than a bow': Women's Rugby World Cup organisers take aim at online hate

Community-led support, ribbon-making, and social-media monitoring confronted online abuse of Wales player Georgia Evans for wearing a bow.
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Germany news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Man in Germany accused of murder, child abuse tied to predatory online group

A man in Hamburg is arrested for allegedly coercing a 13-year-old American boy into suicide through online abuse.
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France news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Video platform Kick investigated over streamer's death

French prosecutors opened an investigation into Kick after livestreamed death of creator Raphael Graven to probe broadcasts of violent abuse and Digital Services Act compliance.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A day with the Revenge Porn Helpline: You can sense the callers' desperation'

The Revenge Porn Helpline provides crisis support and removal assistance for victims of non-consensual image-sharing amid rising reports and evolving online abuse.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

MPs voice alarm at rise in online abuse over immigration debate

UK MPs face escalating online and physical abuse, including rape and death threats, linked to polarised immigration debates and far-right emboldenment.
Mental health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Top men's tennis names shielded from severe' abuse by ATP AI tool

AI-powered ATP Safe Sport scanned 3.1 million comments and hid over 162,000 abusive messages targeting 245 players in its first year.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

French government investigating death of man during live stream

A 46-year-old man known online as Jean Pormanove died during a live-streamed mistreatment; Nice prosecutors opened an investigation and ordered an autopsy.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Kick Streamer Reportedly Dies On Camera After Months Of Alleged Abuse

Raphaël Graven died in his sleep after experiencing online humiliation during livestreams, prompting a judicial investigation in France.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Elon Musk's AI accused of making explicit AI Taylor Swift videos

"This is not misogyny by accident, it is by design," said Clare McGlynn, a law professor who has helped draft a law which would make pornographic deepfakes illegal.
Privacy technologies
#child-safety
fromEngadget
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

UK regulator wants to ban apps that can make deepfake nude images of children

Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
4 months ago

UK regulator wants to ban apps that can make deepfake nude images of children

The UK's Children's Commissioner advocates for banning AI deepfake apps that create explicit images of children, amid rising concerns over their usage.
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Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Rise in sexism & transphobia reports - Kick It Out

Kick It Out received record reports of discrimination during the 2024-25 season, with increased sexism, transphobia, and faith-based abuse.
Women
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Investigation launched into hateful comments after France's exit from Women's Euros

The French Football Federation is investigating online abuse following the Women's Euros exit and reaffirmed support for players facing such hatred.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Tuesday's briefing: Carter unstoppable as Lionesses target a place in final

Jess Carter is poised to represent England in the European Championship semi-final against Italy, following experiences of online racism during the tournament, demonstrating resilience amid adversity.
Manchester United
Agriculture
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Meet the Limerick farmer 'who loves the craic' making millions laugh online

Fin Walsh anticipates significant changes in Irish farming practices over the next decade.
Women in technology
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Coco Gauff calls on social media platforms to tackle abuse DW 06/18/2025

Coco Gauff urges social media companies to address online abuse aimed at athletes, citing severe cases that require urgent action.
Europe news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Alessia Russo: I fell into trap' of scrolling social media at last Euros

Athletes like Alessia Russo and Katie Boulter emphasize the negative impact of social media on mental health during major tournaments.
#mlb
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
Major League Baseball

MLB players' families grapple with rising online threats as sports betting surges

Online threats against MLB players and their families are increasing, prompting serious concerns about player safety and mental well-being.
Major League Baseball
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

MLB players' families grapple with rising online threats as sports betting surges

Online threats against MLB players and their families are increasing, prompting serious concerns about player safety and mental well-being.
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Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Roberts withdrawn from Millwall's player award

Millwall withdrew Liam Roberts from the player of the season award to protect him from online abuse and death threats following a recent incident.
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