#online abuse
#online abuse

UK politics

Blackburn MP's baby target of depraved' online abuse hours after being born

fromIndependent

Miscellaneous

Aras watch: 'Malicious smears' targeting Jim Gavin appear to be first signs of outside far-right interference in an Irish election

Soccer (FIFA)

Man arrested over abuse of Carter during Euro 2025

UK politics

Labour MP receives death threats' after Tory MP posts video on grooming gangs inquiry

Anna Dixon received death threats and misogynistic online abuse after a Conservative MP shared a video allegedly misrepresenting her stance on a national grooming-gangs inquiry.

Social justice

Svitolina faces abuse after loss, blames bettors

Online abuse directed at athletes, especially mothers, is increasingly brutal and linked to gambling frustrations.

3 days ago

Soccer (FIFA)

EFL players left 'numb' by increase in online abuse

UK politics

Blackburn MP's baby target of depraved' online abuse hours after being born

fromIndependent

Miscellaneous

Aras watch: 'Malicious smears' targeting Jim Gavin appear to be first signs of outside far-right interference in an Irish election

Soccer (FIFA)

Man arrested over abuse of Carter during Euro 2025

UK politics

Labour MP receives death threats' after Tory MP posts video on grooming gangs inquiry

Social justice

Svitolina faces abuse after loss, blames bettors

more#online-abuse

UK news

fromwww.standard.co.uk

6 days ago

Police officer who tweeted crude jokes about woman's boobs' and Prince Andrew keeps his job

A police officer retained his job despite tweeting sexist, homophobic and crude jokes and covertly sharing a mother's image, conduct deemed damaging to public confidence.

1 week ago

'Around 900 EFL players abused online last season'

"Positive action is being taken, including issuing stadium bans to individuals who engage in discriminatory behaviour, referring cases of online abuse to the relevant authorities, and supporting the rehabilitation of offenders so they can understand the real-life consequences of their actions," EFL chief executive Trevor Birch said. "This is a multi-faceted approach - and crucially, the work does not stop here."

Soccer (FIFA)

2 weeks ago

'Being gay in men's football is a very toxic place'

"Since coming out as gay in 2021, footballer Josh Cavallo has received daily death threats and abusive messages on social media. "When I first saw these messages it broke my heart," Cavallo tells BBC Sport. "No-one wants to read things like that. "I'm trying to get better as a player and be the best I can be on the pitch, and then get put down because of who I am as a person."

LGBT

#racism

Soccer (FIFA)

Blackpool 'appalled' at racist abuse sent to Hamilton

Soccer (FIFA)

Argyle condemn 'vile' racial abuse against Pepple

Soccer (FIFA)

Semenyo wants jail and life bans as racist abuse punishments

from101GREATGOALS.COM

Soccer (FIFA)

Tel vows not to let hate win after suffering racist abuse following Tottenham Super Cup loss

Social justice

My generation faced racism on the pitch, terraces and streets. Today it's 24/7 digital onslaughts

Soccer (FIFA)

Blackpool 'appalled' at racist abuse sent to Hamilton

Soccer (FIFA)

Argyle condemn 'vile' racial abuse against Pepple

Soccer (FIFA)

Semenyo wants jail and life bans as racist abuse punishments

from101GREATGOALS.COM

Soccer (FIFA)

Tel vows not to let hate win after suffering racist abuse following Tottenham Super Cup loss

Social justice

My generation faced racism on the pitch, terraces and streets. Today it's 24/7 digital onslaughts

Nobody Wants to Talk About Charlie Kirk's Actual Legacy

Free-speech rhetoric is being used cynically to punish and silence, while true threats and media consolidation expose contradictions in First Amendment defense.

Miscellaneous

fromIrish Independent

Jim Gavin's family deeply hurt as he fights back against 'malicious' smears being spread online amid presidential race

Jim Gavin is fighting malicious smears about his private life and rejects that public life should subject his family to waves of online abuse.

Soccer (FIFA)

Borussia Dortmund sorry over TikTok mocking woman's stammer

Borussia Dortmund and Ironman apologised after TikTok videos appeared to mock a Welsh woman with a stammer; Dortmund invited her to a Champions League match.

London music

'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

'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.

France news

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Soccer (FIFA)

from101GREATGOALS.COM

Tottenham condemn racial abuse of Mathys Tel after Super Cup loss

Tottenham condemns online racist abuse directed at Mathys Tel after the UEFA Super Cup loss.

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

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Privacy professionals

Tech giants turning blind eye to child sex abuse, Australian watchdog says

fromEngadget

Artificial intelligence

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

Artificial intelligence

AI images of child sexual abuse getting significantly more realistic', says watchdog

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Privacy professionals

Tech giants turning blind eye to child sex abuse, Australian watchdog says

Artificial intelligence

fromEngadget

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.independent.co.uk

AI images of child sexual abuse getting significantly more realistic', says watchdog

AI advancements are making child sexual abuse imagery more realistic, challenging detection efforts and posing significant online safety concerns.

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

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.

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

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

fromwww.independent.co.uk

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

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

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

McCullers hires security in wake of online threats

Online death threats against MLB players and their families are on the rise, creating distress for players and their loved ones.

Major League Baseball

fromBoston.com

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

McCullers hires security in wake of online threats

Online death threats against MLB players and their families are on the rise, creating distress for players and their loved ones.

more#mlb

Artificial intelligence

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

Counterspeech Impact: Lessons Learned and the Path to Scalable Interventions | HackerNoon

Effective counterspeech interventions require robust research designs for reliable outcomes.

Privacy technologies

5 months ago

Online dating advice: five ways to stay safe, according to the experts

Dating apps are enhancing safety measures to combat online abuse and ensure user identity verification.

Liverpool FC