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Care worker sentenced for sending degrading Snapchat images of dementia patients

The judge told Ciara Corvan, 28, that she had failed in her duty to treat patients with dignity and respect.

The Independent UK

Snap’s EWC 2026 activation puts AR lenses on Paris arena screens for the first time

Snap has unveiled its largest Esports World Cup activation to date, embedding CamKit technology into arena video boards and rolling out AR experiences across Paris venues through Aug. 23.

Dot Esports

Who Is Elliott Pritt? Republican Lawmaker Faces Calls to Resign After Allegedly Grooming 15-Year-Old

West Virginia Delegate David Elliott Pritt faces charges of enticement of a minor, accused of exploiting a teenager through online platforms. The arrest has sparked bipartisan calls for his resignation.

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WV Delegate David Pritt Charged With Enticing Minor After Allegedly Telling Victim to Keep Quiet or 'Open Up Hell'

David Elliott Pritt, a West Virginia lawmaker and teacher, faces federal charges for allegedly enticing a minor, highlighting concerns over child safety on platforms like Roblox and Snapchat.

International Business Times UK

France approves social media ban for children under 15, in EU first

French lawmakers have approved a ban on social media access for children under the age of 15, as concerns grow globally over the impact such platforms have on the health and safety of minors.

Radio France Internationale

French youth social media ban meets age check conundrum

France's parliament is weighing a social media ban for under-15s, following in the footsteps of Australia and Indonesia, although enforcement authorities are facing a puzzle on how to manage age checks. Under its ban in force since December, Australia told social platforms they were not allowed to require government ID…

The Economic Times

France expected to approve social media ban for under-15s

PARIS — French lawmakers are expected to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15 on Tuesday, putting France at the forefront of similar efforts in the European Union (EU).

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French lawmakers expected to pass social media ban for children under 15

France's parliament is set to approve a social media ban for children under 15 on Tuesday after lawmakers from the upper and lower houses reached a compromise on the bill's text Monday. If the bill is approved, France will become the first country in Europe to put such a ban…

France 24

Moment crypto fraudster caught directing scam on Snapchat as victims lose almost £5 million

Anthony Ikenwe, 29, Hamza Bashir, 23, and Kevin Nwamma, 25, were jailed for a combined total of 28 years and nine months at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday

Evening Standard

'The Video Has Been Blown Out of Proportion': NJ's Babysitter Lawyer Unveils Defence Strategy in Court

A New Jersey babysitter's defence claims a Snapchat video, central to sexual assault charges, is misinterpreted. The judge remains sceptical, denying bail as the case proceeds in court.

International Business Times UK

"Haven't seen my husband...": 26-year-old American truck driver says she is moving to Afghanistan, her plan sparks concern and conspiracy theories on TikTok

Alex Sunny, a 26-year-old American truck driver, is planning to move to Afghanistan soon. She claims she met her husband on Snapchat and they married recently and she has not seen him in two years. Sunny stated her husband cannot travel to the United States due to travel bans. Her…

The Economic Times

UK 16- and 17-year-olds to be encouraged to follow midnight social media curfew

Midnight to 6am block on some apps is latest stage of Labour’s bid to protect young people from online harms

The Guardian - UK

Meet Alex Sunny, American woman going viral on TikTok for her intention to relocate to Afghanistan for husband she met on Snapchat

Alex Sunny, a viral TikTok user , plans to move to Afghanistan permanently this August. She met her husband online and they married after a brief in-person meeting. Sunny claims since her husband can't travel to the US because of the travel ban, she will be relocating to Afghanistan.

The Times of India

10 Photos of Victoria Cranmer: Sick Babysitter Caught Sharing Sexual Abuse of Innocent Boy on Snapchat

Victoria Cranmer, a New Jersey babysitter, was arrested for allegedly recording and sharing a video of child abuse on Snapchat. The investigation centres on digital evidence and witness accounts.

International Business Times UK

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Major platforms have the tools to stop sexual extortion, but they’re not using them – new report

It begins with a follow request. An 18-year-old male accepts one on Instagram from an attractive female stranger. She likes his posts, messages him first, friendly, flattering, quick to move the chat to a messaging app.

The Economic Times

Erling Haaland is Norway's FIFA World Cup machine - and the internet's "babygirl"

FIFA World Cup 2026 match: Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland has become a social media sensation. His online persona contrasts with his on-field dominance, creating fan appeal. Fans embrace him as a "babygirl" and "princess" due to his softer online presence. This phenomenon highlights soccer players' growing influence as pop…

The Independent UK

Erling Haaland is Norway's World Cup machine — and the internet's 'babygirl'

Erling Haaland has become a social media sensation during the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Big tech platforms will have to ban scam ads under UK plans to tackle fraud

Range of potential measures announced by Ofcom include reducing risk of accounts being hijacked for scams

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Erling Haaland has already won one prize: the most viral player of the World Cup

Norwegian striker’s following keeps growing, more for the content he creates off the pitch than his scoring record

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An alleged member of a hacking group was caught, thanks to one hated Windows feature

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39 Erling Haaland Memes That Prove He’s The Comedy King Of The FIFA World Cup 2026

Apart from being one of the top goal scorers in the FIFA World Cup 2026, Erling Haaland is also a goofy Gen Z. He's not just scoring goals but also winning hearts with his hilarious Snapchat humor, and people are loving it. Here are some of his most iconic posts…

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Arrest and extradition of Scattered Spider hacker shines light on how Windows telemetry GDIDs can identify and track users — Microsoft device identifier is just one digital fingerprint in a software world rife with them

While the use of Windows' GDID to catch Scattered Spider hacking group member Peter Stokes is unusual, that device identifier is only one bit of telemetry that can be used to fingerprint a user across the wider Internet these days.

The Economic Times

Australia's teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study

Since December, Australia's new social media law has mandated that platforms including Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube bar people under 16 years from having accounts. Operators must take "reasonable steps" to comply, and the government has recommended using multiple checks to determine users' age.

The Independent UK

Drill rappers guilty of gunning down teenager on streets of London

Drill rappers Emmanuel Popoola and Teyvon Etefia, both 18, have been found guilty of murdering 18-year-old Keanu Harker in Enfield , north London , following a social media gang dispute. On the evening of June 26 last year, Popoola shot Harker in the head and chest with a pistol while…

Benzinga

US Tech Sector Pushes Back Against UK’s Child Safety Social Media Regulations

Britain’s plan to bar under‑16s from major social platforms has opened a new front in its increasingly strained relationship with Washington and the US tech sector.

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