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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Southport killer thought to have viewed teen stabbing footage shortly before attack

A lawyer said it was sobering and concerning that the Southport attacker probably viewed footage on social media of a stabbing in Australia by a teenage boy just 40 minutes before carrying out his own crimes. An inquiry is being held into the circumstances and events leading up to the attack by Axel Rudakubana, then 17, on 29 July 2024 in which he murdered three young girls and attempted to murder eight children and two adults.
UK news
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

How TikTok harms boys and girls differently - video

TikTok rapidly surfaces harmful content to teenage accounts, driving prolonged engagement and ad-driven profit while exposing youths to self-harm, eating disorders, and toxic subcultures.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Esther Ghey launches campaign to ban mobile phones in classrooms

A mother campaigns to ban smartphones in schools after her daughter was murdered, citing children’s addiction and exposure to harmful online content worsening mental health.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

France to use UK drama Adolescence to teach teenagers about toxic masculinity

France is using the series 'Adolescence' to educate students about toxic masculinity and online harms.
The move follows similar initiatives in the UK and the Netherlands.
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