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Instagram has removed two high-profile betting adverts featuring England captain Harry Kane and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, ruled irresponsible by the UK’s advertising watchdog. The decision marks a fresh escalation in scrutiny over social media gambling promotions targeting young audiences.
A woman’s final social media interactions revealed a pattern of relentless stalking before her murder in Manchester. New documents show the stalker’s online activity escalated despite warnings to tech platforms.
The communications watchdog has concluded TikTok and YouTube expose children to harmful content despite safeguards. New research shows repeat violations of age-appropriate design rules across both platforms.
A self-harm forum linked to at least 50 deaths has been fined £950,000 by Ofcom for failing to block UK users. The regulator found the site breached online safety rules, exposing vulnerable individuals to harmful content.
The US messageboard giant 4Chan faces a £520,000 penalty from the UK’s regulator after failing to meet Online Safety Act standards. Regulators allege systemic failures to remove illegal content and protect users from harm, marking one of the first major enforcement actions under the landmark law.