100 Nigerian Schoolchildren Freed, Many Still Captive
Nigerian authorities secure release of 100 pupils kidnapped from a Catholic school, but 165 students and staff remain in captivity. Read the latest on Nigeria's kidnap crisis.
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100 Nigerian Schoolchildren Freed After Mass Kidnapping
The Nigerian government has reportedly secured the release of 100 children taken from a Catholic boarding school last month. Read the latest on this developing story and the ongoing security crisis.
Man's last-minute date change leaves woman horrified
A woman shares her shock after a date suggested meeting at his house while his son slept. She highlights the safety gap in modern dating and urges men to reconsider their plans.
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 site fined £1m by Ofcom over age verification failings
Ofcom has issued a £1m fine to adult website operator AVS for inadequate age checks. New data reveals the impact of the Online Safety Act on protecting children online. Read the full report.
London's Square Mile to Miss 2030 Road Death Target
The City of London Corporation is off track to meet its 2030 Vision Zero goal after 57 serious injuries in 2024. Read the latest data and community concerns.
NSW to halve e-bike power after fatal collision
New South Wales announces strict new e-bike regulations, halving power and speed limits, following a rider's death in a collision with a garbage truck. Read the full details.
British Gas Christmas Lights Safety Advice
British Gas engineers offer five crucial safety and energy-saving tips for festive lights. Stay safe, save money, and avoid hazards this Christmas season.
London's Vision Zero road safety target at risk
New figures reveal minimal progress towards London's 2040 zero road deaths target, with just three fewer fatalities in 2024. Campaigners demand urgent action on speed limits and dangerous junctions.
Nigerian Pupils Escape Mass Kidnapping Attempt
Dozens of Nigerian students narrowly escaped abduction after armed men stormed their school in Katsina. Read how the community fought back against kidnappers.
Toddler drinks 'disinfectant' from McDonald's Happy Meal
A two-year-old girl was rushed to hospital in Germany after drinking from a McDonald's Happy Meal bottle allegedly filled with cleaning fluid. Police are investigating.
TikTok boss insists AI keeps teens safe from harm
Exclusive: TikTok's Ali Law tells Sky News how sophisticated AI now understands context better than humans, ensuring teen safety despite cutting 400+ moderator jobs. Read the full interview.
Grizzly bear kills one, injures 11 in Canada
A grizzly bear attack on a school hiking trip in Bella Coola, Canada, has left one dead and 11 injured. The bear remains on the loose as authorities search.
US Unveils First Female Crash Test Dummy
The US transportation department has unveiled the THOR-5F, its first female-modeled crash test dummy. This landmark move aims to address safety disparities that have left women at higher risk of injury in vehicle collisions for decades.
Farm worker dies in machinery accident at Cumbria farm
A 61-year-old farm worker was strangled after his clothes got caught in an unguarded hen feeder. His family says a 50p screw could have saved his life. Read the full investigation.
Girl, 12, injured in Kennington hit-and-run
A mother describes the horror of a hit-and-run that left her 12-year-old daughter with severe injuries. New data reveals 433 children are hurt on London school runs annually. Join the call for safer streets.
Cigarette Fire Warning After North London Rescue
A woman was rescued from a North London house fire believed to be caused by a cigarette. The London Fire Brigade issues a vital safety warning to all smokers.
Leisure centre charged over 2016 electrocution death
Parkwood Community Leisure Ltd faces charges over the 2016 death of Albert Xhediku, 34, who was electrocuted retrieving a football. Court hearing set for December 2025.
Dangerous toys fail button battery safety standards
Consumer group Choice finds 17 out of 24 children's toys from major online retailers fail mandatory button battery safety tests. Learn how to protect your family.
Roblox mandates age verification for UK chat in 2026
Roblox rolls out compulsory age verification to protect children from adult strangers. New chat restrictions based on age groups will become mandatory in the UK next year.
15-year-old girl drowns in River Severn accident
Holli Smallman, 15, tragically drowned after slipping into fast-flowing River Severn while playing with friends. Family warns of open water dangers.
Schoolgirl escapes after Nigeria kidnapping
A schoolgirl has escaped after being abducted with 24 others in a northern Nigeria school attack. One staff member was killed. Read the latest on the rescue efforts.
Roblox blocks child-adult chats after grooming claims
Roblox introduces facial age estimation to prevent children talking to adult strangers following multiple lawsuits alleging platform enabled predators to groom young users.
Father dies in North Sea oil rig crane fall
Tributes pour in for Lee Hulse, 32, who died after a fall on the Valaris 121 oil rig. A fundraiser for his family has raised over £16,000. Read the full story.
Campaign for Graduated Driving Licences Launched
A new cross-party campaign urges the government to introduce Graduated Driving Licences to reduce young driver fatalities. Could this be the change that saves lives?
Two-year-old boy dies in 20-floor fall from window
A two-year-old boy has died after falling from the twentieth floor of a Newark apartment block. The tragic accident has sparked urgent calls for improved window safety in high-rise buildings.
Boy, 2, strangled by jacket drawstring at nursery
Two-year-old Leanardo Ricci died after his jacket drawstring caught on a tree branch while playing outside at his nursery in Bibbiena, Italy. Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene.
Tesla recalls Powerwall 2 batteries over fire risk
Tesla issues a major recall for 10,500 Powerwall 2 home battery units in the US due to overheating risks. Discover the details and what owners should do.
Hackney man sentenced over dangerous building site
Moses Meisels received a suspended sentence after HSE found serious safety failures at a Hackney synagogue site where a man's body was discovered. Learn more about the case.
NHS trust fined over £500k for patient safety failings
An NHS trust has been fined over £500,000 and a ward manager sentenced following the 2015 suicide of patient Alice Figueiredo. Read the full story on the family's fight for justice.
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