Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Begins Next Week
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.
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Ofcom fines porn firm £1m over child safety failures
Ofcom issues a £1m fine to a pornography company for weak age checks. As threats like deepfakes and AI chatbots grow, experts demand faster action to protect children online. Read the full analysis.
Porn firm fined £1m for weak age checks
AVS Group Ltd hit with a £1m fine plus daily penalties for failing to implement robust age verification. Ofcom demands changes within 72 hours to protect children online.
Is Love Addiction Real? Experts Debate
Experts explore whether 'love addiction' is a valid term for destructive romantic patterns, its symptoms, causes, and paths to healthier relationships. Discover the debate.
Gambling reform fails to deter Australia's heaviest betters
New research shows Australia's credit card betting ban had minimal impact on high-spending gamblers, who simply switched payment methods. Experts call for stronger action.
Teens Escape Social Media in Arctic 'Folktales' Documentary
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.
Spice in School Vapes: Teen's Zombie Drug Addiction
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.
Cara Hunter on the deepfake that nearly ended her career
Irish politician Cara Hunter reveals how a malicious deepfake video nearly derailed her election campaign in 2022 and why she's now fighting for new laws to protect women from AI abuse.
EastEnders: Harry Mitchell overdoses after trial
EastEnders spoilers reveal Harry Mitchell's drug overdose after his father Teddy takes blame for murder. Can Nicola save her son? Full story details here.
Alcohol and Gambling Drive 70% of Domestic Violence
New Australian research reveals alcohol and gambling are implicated in 70% of domestic violence cases. Urgent policy reform needed to address addiction-driven family violence.
Making an Online/Offline Relationship Work
Discover how one couple bridges the digital gap: she's read 57 books, he's binge-watched Selling Sunset. Their secret? Listening and enjoying their differences. Read their story.
Teens overcome phone addiction through Arctic pursuits
New documentary Folktales follows Norwegian teens trading social media anxiety for survival skills in the Arctic wilderness. Can nature cure digital addiction?
Kate Calls for End to Addiction Stigma
The Princess of Wales champions empathy for those battling addiction, urging society to replace shame with support during Addiction Awareness Week. Join the conversation.
Princess Kate calls for end to addiction stigma
The Princess of Wales urges compassion for addiction, revealing 53% of Brits are affected. Join the conversation to break the stigma and support recovery.
Americans planned homeless army for island invasion
Two Texas men allegedly plotted to recruit homeless people, invade Caribbean island, and establish sex slave regime. Facing life imprisonment if convicted.
John Lewis: Buprenorphine Pioneer Dies Aged 92
Discover the legacy of John Lewis, the British scientist behind buprenorphine, a life-saving treatment for opioid addiction that has helped millions worldwide.
Mothers and Babies Heal Together from Addiction
A revolutionary approach to neonatal abstinence syndrome treats mothers and infants together, achieving 95% recovery rates while challenging traditional foster care outcomes.
43% of UK Teens Experience Sexual Choking
New research reveals nearly half of sexually active under-18s have engaged in strangulation during sex, with experts blaming violent online pornography for normalising this dangerous practice.
Trinny Woodall Opens Up About Overcoming Drug Addiction
Beauty mogul Trinny Woodall reveals her harrowing journey through drug addiction in her 20s, losing six friends in recovery and finding strength through sobriety. Read her powerful story.
Sexual Choking Crisis Among UK Youth Revealed
Shocking study shows 43% of sexually active 16-17 year olds have experienced strangulation during sex, with serious health risks and consent concerns. Learn the dangers.
John Whaite reveals devastating steroid addiction truth
Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite tearfully opens up about his five-year illegal steroid addiction, revealing how it impacted his mental health and led to suicidal thoughts. Read his powerful story.
Cannabis clinic tackles psychosis epidemic
Exclusive look at London's pioneering Cannabis Clinic for Patients with Psychosis as experts warn of mental health crisis linked to high-potency cannabis use across the UK.
Porn Play: Ambika Mod excels in addiction drama
Sophia Chetin-Leuner's bold new play Porn Play at London's Royal Court theatre features Ambika Mod as an academic struggling with pornography addiction. Running until 13 December.
Porn Play: Ambika Mod's fearless addiction drama
Ambika Mod delivers a powerful performance as a woman addicted to violent porn in Sophie Chetin-Leuner's gutsy new Royal Court production. Book tickets for this bold theatrical exploration.
Ferry bosses apologise after porn shown to families
DFDS ferry company issues apology after hardcore pornography was accidentally broadcast to families in a passenger lounge during a crossing from France to Newhaven.
Comedian's costly motorhome buyback causes wife's dismay
Comedian Marcus Brigstocke reveals why he spent a 'silly' sum to buy back his stolen motorhome, creating tension with his wife over memories from his first marriage. Discover the full story.
Paris Jackson: Drug use caused hole in nose
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris reveals permanent nasal damage from drug use, celebrating five years sober. Read her candid warning about addiction's consequences.
Life and death of Craig: A care system failure
The tragic story of Craig, who spent decades cycling through care homes, prisons and homelessness after running away at 13. His life exposes systemic failures in UK child protection.
UK bans choking in pornography in new online safety law
A landmark UK law banning the depiction of strangulation in pornography comes into force, aiming to protect performers and challenge the normalisation of dangerous sexual practices.
Father dead after toddler dies in hot car during porn viewing
A father who left his toddler to die in a sweltering car while watching pornography has been found dead in an apparent suicide, as shocking court details reveal the full extent of the tragedy.
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