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Kerr, Mewis suffer abuse after baby announcement

Online abuse towards female footballers Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis highlights ongoing discrimination issues within sports, despite public support for their personal joy.

WNBA and players condemn racist abuse as Caitlin Clark's Fever lose in playoffs

Racist abuse during the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun playoff series reflects ongoing issues of racism and online hate in women's sports.

Mother-of-four who won The Great West Run suffers transphobic abuse

Women in sports facing discrimination online.

Kerr, Mewis suffer abuse after baby announcement

Online abuse towards female footballers Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis highlights ongoing discrimination issues within sports, despite public support for their personal joy.

WNBA and players condemn racist abuse as Caitlin Clark's Fever lose in playoffs

Racist abuse during the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun playoff series reflects ongoing issues of racism and online hate in women's sports.

Mother-of-four who won The Great West Run suffers transphobic abuse

Women in sports facing discrimination online.
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#mental-health

One in five players at Women's World Cup received online abuse during finals

One in five players at the Women's World Cup experienced online abuse.
Homophobic, sexist, and sexualized messages accounted for more than half of the abusive posts.

Garcia calls out online abuse after US Open loss

Garcia and fellow athletes highlight the severe online abuse players face, exacerbated by unhealthy betting linked to the sport's sponsorships.

Family say Snapchat catfish killer's crimes may not have led to double suicide if facts known earlier

Cimarron Thomas's tragic suicide and her father's subsequent death highlight the devastating impact of unresolved grief and the need for understanding.

The Traitors star Jasmine says online hate left her scared to go out

Online abuse led Jasmine Boatswain to struggle leaving the house after her TV appearance.
Jasmine opened up on TikTok to humanize herself and address internet anonymity.

Female gamers facing sexual harassment, rape threats and misogyny online

Female gamers face toxic behavior online, impacting mental health and gaming choices.

One in five players at Women's World Cup received online abuse during finals

One in five players at the Women's World Cup experienced online abuse.
Homophobic, sexist, and sexualized messages accounted for more than half of the abusive posts.

Garcia calls out online abuse after US Open loss

Garcia and fellow athletes highlight the severe online abuse players face, exacerbated by unhealthy betting linked to the sport's sponsorships.

Family say Snapchat catfish killer's crimes may not have led to double suicide if facts known earlier

Cimarron Thomas's tragic suicide and her father's subsequent death highlight the devastating impact of unresolved grief and the need for understanding.

The Traitors star Jasmine says online hate left her scared to go out

Online abuse led Jasmine Boatswain to struggle leaving the house after her TV appearance.
Jasmine opened up on TikTok to humanize herself and address internet anonymity.

Female gamers facing sexual harassment, rape threats and misogyny online

Female gamers face toxic behavior online, impacting mental health and gaming choices.
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Anti Bullying Week: Ruben Dias on why it matters - BBC Bitesize

Rúben Dias emphasizes the importance of kindness and respect during Anti-Bullying Week, encouraging adults to model positive behavior for children.
#user-safety

Why Moderators Can't Protect Online Communities on Their Own

Online communities fail to protect users due to misconceptions about abuse and toxicity, leading to ineffective moderation practices.

The Morning After: X now lets blocked users see your posts

X's updated block feature allows blocked users to view posts but not interact, raising concerns about user safety and abuse.

Why Moderators Can't Protect Online Communities on Their Own

Online communities fail to protect users due to misconceptions about abuse and toxicity, leading to ineffective moderation practices.

The Morning After: X now lets blocked users see your posts

X's updated block feature allows blocked users to view posts but not interact, raising concerns about user safety and abuse.
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#sexism

Tackling the Falsehoods About Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris faces rampant online disinformation and abuse, including sexist and racist rumors.

Kirsty Blake Knox: It's laughable to say actors like Emily Atack who get naked for a sex scene can't be taken seriously

Emily Atack is facing increased online sexist abuse after her role in Disney's Rivals.

Tackling the Falsehoods About Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris faces rampant online disinformation and abuse, including sexist and racist rumors.

Kirsty Blake Knox: It's laughable to say actors like Emily Atack who get naked for a sex scene can't be taken seriously

Emily Atack is facing increased online sexist abuse after her role in Disney's Rivals.
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#justice

I need to own my narrative': man cleared of racist murder in 1995 on years of abuse

Abdul Hai's name was falsely linked to a murder conviction by Tommy Robinson, causing him considerable distress and leading to potential legal action against X.

Evil online predator tried to excuse horrific crimes in bogus suicide note

Alexander McCartney attempted to deflect blame for his online abuse by claiming he was a victim of catfishing.

I need to own my narrative': man cleared of racist murder in 1995 on years of abuse

Abdul Hai's name was falsely linked to a murder conviction by Tommy Robinson, causing him considerable distress and leading to potential legal action against X.

Evil online predator tried to excuse horrific crimes in bogus suicide note

Alexander McCartney attempted to deflect blame for his online abuse by claiming he was a victim of catfishing.
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Trans Final Fantasy voice actor speaks out about the vile abuse she received

Transgender voice actor Sena Bryer faces severe abuse online for her role in Final Fantasy XIV, highlighting ongoing issues of violence against marginalized identities.
#child-protection

Man posing as YouTube star jailed for global sextortion

A predator used sextortion tactics against hundreds of underage victims, resulting in a 17-year prison sentence for extreme exploitation.

Northern Irish man jailed for life after abusing at least 70 children online

A man was sentenced to life for abusing at least 70 children online, causing immense harm and leading to one child's suicide.

Man posing as YouTube star jailed for global sextortion

A predator used sextortion tactics against hundreds of underage victims, resulting in a 17-year prison sentence for extreme exploitation.

Northern Irish man jailed for life after abusing at least 70 children online

A man was sentenced to life for abusing at least 70 children online, causing immense harm and leading to one child's suicide.
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The anonymous, anything-goes forum at the heart of the Pelicot rape case

Pelicot's case reveals the horrors of online abuse and the consequences of unregulated platforms.
The trial has sparked a national conversation about sexual assault and digital culpability.

30,000 cases of child sexual abuse material confirmed as reports of illegal content in Ireland surge 30pc

The rise in confirmed reports of child sexual abuse material in Ireland indicates a growing online threat needing urgent attention.

Referee Anthony Taylor taken out of Premier League spotlight after death threats

Anthony Taylor faced online abuse and was removed from Premier League officiating duties this weekend after a record of 16 yellow cards in a recent match.

WNBA commissioner's quote exposes tensions behind league's rapid rise

Engelbert's comments on fan divisions sparked backlash as many players feel that hate and racism should not be intertwined with the league's success.

Sadiq Khan received thousands of abusive messages after being re-elected mayor of London

The study highlights excessive online abuse towards politicians, especially in the context of major elections, indicating a rising trend in political hostility.
#social-media

Deluge of abuse sent on X to prominent UK politicians in election period

UK politicians faced an unprecedented surge of online abuse during the general election, with over 85,000 abusive messages recorded.

Online hate: South Asian fans on facing 'firing squad of racist abuse'

Online hate affects football pundits and players.
Reporting abuse online is challenging for fans without dedicated support.

The 'toxic' reality around Women's World Cup

Players at the Women's World Cup were 29 percent more likely to receive online abuse than those at the men's tournament.
One in five players at the Women's World Cup received targeted discriminatory, abusive or threatening messages.

Caroline Garcia hits out at unhealthy betting' after social media abuse

Caroline Garcia highlights how online abuse worsens after defeats, linking it to unhealthy betting and social media's failure to regulate anonymous users.

'We stand with you' - Racist abuse directed at Chelsea ace condemned

Racist abuse on social media continues to be prevalent in incidents involving football players.
Systemic change and social media companies taking responsibility are necessary to combat online abuse.

Pochettino hits out at social abuse of Gallagher

Pochettino defends Conor Gallagher against online abuse and racism accusations.
Chelsea releases a statement denouncing the abuse and highlighting their diversity and inclusivity.

Deluge of abuse sent on X to prominent UK politicians in election period

UK politicians faced an unprecedented surge of online abuse during the general election, with over 85,000 abusive messages recorded.

Online hate: South Asian fans on facing 'firing squad of racist abuse'

Online hate affects football pundits and players.
Reporting abuse online is challenging for fans without dedicated support.

The 'toxic' reality around Women's World Cup

Players at the Women's World Cup were 29 percent more likely to receive online abuse than those at the men's tournament.
One in five players at the Women's World Cup received targeted discriminatory, abusive or threatening messages.

Caroline Garcia hits out at unhealthy betting' after social media abuse

Caroline Garcia highlights how online abuse worsens after defeats, linking it to unhealthy betting and social media's failure to regulate anonymous users.

'We stand with you' - Racist abuse directed at Chelsea ace condemned

Racist abuse on social media continues to be prevalent in incidents involving football players.
Systemic change and social media companies taking responsibility are necessary to combat online abuse.

Pochettino hits out at social abuse of Gallagher

Pochettino defends Conor Gallagher against online abuse and racism accusations.
Chelsea releases a statement denouncing the abuse and highlighting their diversity and inclusivity.
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#imane-khelif

Boxer files legal complaint over gender abuse

Imane Khelif, an Olympic medal-winning boxer, faced intense scrutiny about her womanhood during the Paris Games and filed a legal complaint for online abuse.

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif responds to Trump and Musk

Imane Khelif condemns online harassment from political figures during Paris Olympics, urging to keep sports free from political attacks.

Boxer files legal complaint over gender abuse

Imane Khelif, an Olympic medal-winning boxer, faced intense scrutiny about her womanhood during the Paris Games and filed a legal complaint for online abuse.

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif responds to Trump and Musk

Imane Khelif condemns online harassment from political figures during Paris Olympics, urging to keep sports free from political attacks.
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Police investigate Amanda Abbington 'death threat'

Actress Amanda Abbington received death threat over complaint about Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice.

Strictly's Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin announce tour for 'final dance' together

Strictly Come Dancing's Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin are reuniting for a joint tour in Manchester and London.

Police investigate Amanda Abbington 'death threat'

Actress Amanda Abbington received death threat over complaint about Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice.

Strictly's Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin announce tour for 'final dance' together

Strictly Come Dancing's Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin are reuniting for a joint tour in Manchester and London.
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Drag queen in Olympic opening ceremony has no regrets, calls it a photograph of France in 2024'

The Paris Olympics opening ceremony featured diverse representations, including drag queens, attracting criticism and legal threats over alleged offensive portrayals.

Germany: Antisemitic incidents in Berlin hit record levels DW 05/22/2024

A significant increase in antisemitic incidents reported in Berlin in 2023, with a record number since 2015, influenced by the conflict between Hamas and Israel.
#misinformation

Harassment of scientists is surging institutions aren't sure how to help

Scientists worldwide face escalating online and real-life harassment and threats due to their work, fueled by misinformation and anti-science sentiments.

How one health and wellness platform is trying to change the cultural narrative around female health

* By Seb Joseph



The barriers to changing the cultural narrative around female health and menstrual cycles are as high as they are vast, spanning stigma and shame to more diverse marketing and addressing the longstanding data gap between men and women.Nick Lisher, CMO at period and ovulation tracker Flo Health and Anka Bedineishvili, strategy director at marketing consultancyTwentyFirstCenturyBrand have spent the last 18 months or developing solutions to address the lack of understanding and dispel misinformation around the issue.

Harassment of scientists is surging institutions aren't sure how to help

Scientists worldwide face escalating online and real-life harassment and threats due to their work, fueled by misinformation and anti-science sentiments.

How one health and wellness platform is trying to change the cultural narrative around female health

* By Seb Joseph



The barriers to changing the cultural narrative around female health and menstrual cycles are as high as they are vast, spanning stigma and shame to more diverse marketing and addressing the longstanding data gap between men and women.Nick Lisher, CMO at period and ovulation tracker Flo Health and Anka Bedineishvili, strategy director at marketing consultancyTwentyFirstCenturyBrand have spent the last 18 months or developing solutions to address the lack of understanding and dispel misinformation around the issue.
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Chelsea fans aim vile chants at Arsenal's Declan Rice about his girlfriend

Chelsea fans targeted Declan Rice's girlfriend, Lauren Fryer, with vile chants during a match, highlighting issue of online and offline abuse in sports.
#support

Darts legend defends 'lovely' trans player: 'The girl is scared to play'

Transgender darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven supported by former champion Neil Duff against online abuse.

800 Black Performers Sign Letter in Support of Francesca Amewudah-Rivers

Black performers supporting Francesca Amewudah-Rivers in face of online abuse for Romeo & Juliet casting.
Challenges faced by Black performers, particularly actresses, dealing with online abuse in the entertainment industry.

Darts legend defends 'lovely' trans player: 'The girl is scared to play'

Transgender darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven supported by former champion Neil Duff against online abuse.

800 Black Performers Sign Letter in Support of Francesca Amewudah-Rivers

Black performers supporting Francesca Amewudah-Rivers in face of online abuse for Romeo & Juliet casting.
Challenges faced by Black performers, particularly actresses, dealing with online abuse in the entertainment industry.
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Eurovision hits out at targeted social media campaigns' against artists

Organizers condemn targeted social media campaigns against Eurovision artists.
The European Broadcasting Union emphasizes the importance of freedom of speech while opposing online abuse and hate speech.

Teenage sex offender who targeted children online jailed after 'horrific' images of abuse uncovered

Vinnie Pinkham targeted children as young as six in an online campaign of abuse.
Met officers worked with other police departments to gather digital evidence and statements from young victims and their families.

Teacher conferences: Social media platforms warned of 20m fines over 'deep fake' images as online abuse reported to Gardai

Online abuse towards teachers and students will not be tolerated by Education Minister Foley.
Concerns raised over lack of teacher supply for primary and special schools.
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We block 10 people a day': culture war trolls add to UK vegan restaurants' struggles

Vegan restaurants facing online abuse.
Some vegan restaurants add meat to the menu to stay open.
#deepfake

Journalist says commie sl**' account was set up in her name by far right

Investigative journalist Sian Norris was targeted by far-right trolls who created pornography profiles in her name to silence her coverage of their anti-feminist subculture.
Norris believes that deepfake images may have been used to create these accounts, raising concerns about the use of manipulated explicit content without consent.
The traditional wife movement, which Norris reported on, involves couples conforming to ultra-conservative gender roles and has garnered attention in far-right circles.

Taylor Swift Deepfakes Highlight the Need for New Legal Protections

Deepfake pornographic images of Taylor Swift have been shared on social media, highlighting the lack of privacy protections for victims.
Deepfakes are a growing problem, with an increase in non-celebrities and children falling victim to this form of online abuse.

Journalist says commie sl**' account was set up in her name by far right

Investigative journalist Sian Norris was targeted by far-right trolls who created pornography profiles in her name to silence her coverage of their anti-feminist subculture.
Norris believes that deepfake images may have been used to create these accounts, raising concerns about the use of manipulated explicit content without consent.
The traditional wife movement, which Norris reported on, involves couples conforming to ultra-conservative gender roles and has garnered attention in far-right circles.

Taylor Swift Deepfakes Highlight the Need for New Legal Protections

Deepfake pornographic images of Taylor Swift have been shared on social media, highlighting the lack of privacy protections for victims.
Deepfakes are a growing problem, with an increase in non-celebrities and children falling victim to this form of online abuse.
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#child-sexual-abuse

Violent porn and smartphones fuelling surge in child sex crimes committed by children

More children are committing sexual abuse offences against other children, partly due to access to violent pornography and smartphones.
Child sexual abuse offences reported to police in 2022 were committed by children, up from a third historically.

Violent porn and smartphones fuelling surge in child sex crimes committed by children

More children are committing sexual abuse offences against other children, partly due to access to violent pornography and smartphones.
Child sexual abuse offences reported to police in 2022 were committed by children, up from a third historically.

Violent porn and smartphones fuelling surge in child sex crimes committed by children

More children are committing sexual abuse offences against other children, partly due to access to violent pornography and smartphones.
Child sexual abuse offences reported to police in 2022 were committed by children, up from a third historically.

Violent porn and smartphones fuelling surge in child sex crimes committed by children

More children are committing sexual abuse offences against other children, partly due to access to violent pornography and smartphones.
Child sexual abuse offences reported to police in 2022 were committed by children, up from a third historically.
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Violent porn and smartphones fuelling surge in child sex crimes committed by children

More children are committing sexual abuse offences against other children, partly due to access to violent pornography and smartphones.
Child sexual abuse offences reported to police in 2022 were committed by children, up from a third historically.

FIFA data shows one in five players at Women's World Cup were sent online abuse - Soccer News

One in five players at the Women's World Cup received online abuse.
Homophobic, sexual, and sexist abuse accounted for over half of the abusive posts.
#online abuse

'One man messaged my husband to tell him to kill me': Female influencers on the dark side of working online

Female influencers face online abuse including death threats, body shaming, and sexual harassment.
The abuse is pervasive and impacts influencers' personal lives, leading to constant fear and invasion of privacy.

David Quinn: Yes, my late father was a friend of Israel, but he doesn't deserve to be torn to pieces by online wolves

Former newspaper editor becomes target of social media hate
Online abuse targets deceased father

'One man messaged my husband to tell him to kill me': Female influencers on the dark side of working online

Female influencers face online abuse including death threats, body shaming, and sexual harassment.
The abuse is pervasive and impacts influencers' personal lives, leading to constant fear and invasion of privacy.

David Quinn: Yes, my late father was a friend of Israel, but he doesn't deserve to be torn to pieces by online wolves

Former newspaper editor becomes target of social media hate
Online abuse targets deceased father
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#people

Lyon condemn Aouar abuse after Algeria switch

French soccer club Lyon have condemned the online abuse suffered by midfielder Houssem Aouar after he chose to represent Algeria despite previously playing for France's national team.The 24-year-old Aouar has French and Algerian nationality and decided to make the switch to play for Algeria last week.

Elon Musk responds with mockery to report about abuse on Twitter

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Twitter owner Elon Musk has responded with mockery to a BBC investigation which said the social media platform is struggling to protect users from online abuse and child sexual exploitation, among other things.

ABC host Lisa Millar reveals anger but also hope after news sites republish foul' online abuse

The ABC News Breakfast host Lisa Millar says the amplification of misogynist online abuse has made her angry on behalf of Australian women but the supportive response gave her hope progress is being made for women in the public arena.The minister for women, Katy Gallagher, told Wednesday morning's program on International Women's Day that gender equality cannot be achieved while experiences like Millar's affect the choices they make to enter jobs in public life.

Archie Battersbee died in prank that went wrong, coroner concludes

Archie Battersbee died accidentally in a prank or experiment that went wrong and had not intended to harm himself, a coroner has concluded.The 12-year-old's life support was withdrawn on August 6, 2022, after his parents, Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee, failed in bids to overturn a High Court ruling that doctors could lawfully do so.

Lyon condemn Aouar abuse after Algeria switch

French soccer club Lyon have condemned the online abuse suffered by midfielder Houssem Aouar after he chose to represent Algeria despite previously playing for France's national team.The 24-year-old Aouar has French and Algerian nationality and decided to make the switch to play for Algeria last week.

Elon Musk responds with mockery to report about abuse on Twitter

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Twitter owner Elon Musk has responded with mockery to a BBC investigation which said the social media platform is struggling to protect users from online abuse and child sexual exploitation, among other things.

ABC host Lisa Millar reveals anger but also hope after news sites republish foul' online abuse

The ABC News Breakfast host Lisa Millar says the amplification of misogynist online abuse has made her angry on behalf of Australian women but the supportive response gave her hope progress is being made for women in the public arena.The minister for women, Katy Gallagher, told Wednesday morning's program on International Women's Day that gender equality cannot be achieved while experiences like Millar's affect the choices they make to enter jobs in public life.

Archie Battersbee died in prank that went wrong, coroner concludes

Archie Battersbee died accidentally in a prank or experiment that went wrong and had not intended to harm himself, a coroner has concluded.The 12-year-old's life support was withdrawn on August 6, 2022, after his parents, Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee, failed in bids to overturn a High Court ruling that doctors could lawfully do so.
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Katie Price disgusted after police posted images of her son on WhatsApp'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Katie Price's son has allegedly been the subject of inappropriate and derogatory images shared by a number of Metropolitan Police officers in a WhatsApp group chat.

Jurgen Klopp and Erik ten Hag united in urging fans to stop tragedy chanting'

Erik ten Hag and Jurgen Klopp have called for an end to tragedy chanting before Sunday's Premier League meeting of Manchester United and Liverpool at Anfield.In a heartfelt plea, the rival managers insisted that chants and online abuse about the Munich air crash on the one hand and the Heysel and Hillsborough disasters on the other have to cease.

Social media giants failing to tackle misogyny could face huge fines under new law

Social media giants could face huge fines for failing to tackle online misogyny, under a new law.The Online Safety Bill, which is still being finalised, would enable Ofcom to fine companies but Tory peers including Baronesses Morgan, Bertin and Newlove are currently drafting a tougher amendment.Companies could be fined up to 10 per cent of their global turnover if they fail to abide by a code essentially outlawing online misogyny under their proposal.

Online safety bill returns to parliament after five-month delay

The online safety bill, the government's flagship internet regulation, returns to parliament on Monday, after a five-month delay prompted by Conservative party factional warfare threatened to kill it off.The bill was postponed until after the summer recess in July in order to make room for Boris Johnson's unusual decision to call a confidence vote in his own government, and its return has since been put back multiple times.

Top author calls for law changes after 'horrific' abuse from Jack the Ripper fans

Hallie Rubenhold faced online abuse from Ripperologists, emphasizing the need for changes in online laws to address harassment.
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