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Verdict Due In Gisele Pelicot Rape Case That Horrified The World
Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband of 50 years, Dominique Pelicot, has pleaded guilty to drugging her repeatedly for almost a decade to rape her, and to offer up her unconscious body for sex to dozens of strangers he had met online, while videoing the abuse
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UK's Ofcom to Tweak Social Media Rules in Response to Summer Riots
To regulate social media practices, Ofcom said it is planning additional measures for next spring that include new proposals for removing material tied to child sexual abuse and terrorism. It will also introduce “crisis response protocols for emergency events.”
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Manchester City's Kyle Walker Calls For Action After Online Racist Abuse
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has called for tough action to tackle online abuse after he received a "vile, racist and threatening" message following Wednesday's 2-0 loss at Juventus.
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Cambridge University Responds To Backlash Over Thesis Linking Body Odour To Racism
Cambridge University issued a statement supporting Dr Ally Louks after she faced online abuse for her viral social media post celebrating her PhD achievement.
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Mission 2017 Halla Ho OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
The Punjabi film Mission 2017 Halla Ho, addressing drug addiction and unemployment, is coming to Chaupal on December 10, 2024. Directed by Manjeet Singh Tony and Sarabjit Sidhu, the movie features Victor John and Satish Kaul in key roles. Initially released in theatres on 7th April 2017, the film focuses on the struggles and resilience of Punjab's ...
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Canada Sues Google Over Online Advertising, Seeks Ad Tech Breakup
Canada's antitrust regulator is taking Google to court for alleged abuse of dominance in web advertising, adding to a mounting pile of legal challenges for the search giant.
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The Growing Threat Of Deepfake Pornography: How To Protect Yourself
"All we have to have is just a human form to be a victim." This statement from attorney Carrie Goldberg, who specialises in online abuse and sex crimes, captures the heightened risks posed by deepfake pornography in the era of artificial intelligence
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Meta Fined $840 Million For "Abusive" Facebook Ad Practices
The EU fined online giant Meta almost 800 million euros on Thursday for breaching antitrust rules by giving users of its Facebook social network automatic access to classified ads service Facebook Marketplace.
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ICC Successfully Trials AI Tool To Curb Abuse In Women's Cricket
The trial was conducted during the T20 Women's World Cup in the UAE in October to "protect the cricket community from toxic content"
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Viral Video Showing Pakistani Man Opening Lion's Jaws Sparks Outrage Online
A video has surfaced online showing Pakistani digital creator Mian Saqib opening a massive lion's jaws.
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One In Eight Girls Suffers Sexual Assault Before Turning 18, Says UNICEF
International Day Of Girl Child 2024: The report highlights that when "non-contact" forms of abuse - such as online harassment or verbal assault - are factored in, the number rises to 650 million, or 1 in 5.
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French Authorities Charge Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in Probe Into Organised Crime on App
Telegram boss Pavel Durov has been placed under formal investigation by a French judge. The charges for which he was initially arrested four days ago include suspected complicity in running an online platform that allows illicit transactions, images of child sex abuse, drug trafficking, and fraud among others.
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Former Tennis World No. 4 Caroline Garcia Faces Online Abuse, Blames 'Unhealthy Betting'
Former world number four Caroline Garcia of France shared some of the disparaging messages she has received in the wake of recent defeats and cited "unhealthy betting" as a driver of social media abuse of players.
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"Was Exposed To A Lot Of Trolling": KL Rahul Opens Up On Social Media Abuse
India's star player KL Rahul, who is often criticised for his performances and scoring rates, opened up on receiving online trolling and hate on social media.
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"Do Not Bully": Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Breaks Silence On Olympics Gender Row
The Algerian has found herself at the center of a gender eligibility debate. Alongside Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting, Khelif has faced scrutiny and online abuse due to differing eligibility criteria set by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Boxing Association (IBA).
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Verdict Due In Gisele Pelicot Rape Case That Horrified The World
Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband of 50 years, Dominique Pelicot, has pleaded guilty to drugging her repeatedly for almost a decade to rape her, and to offer up her unconscious body for sex to dozens of strangers he had met online, while videoing the abuse
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UK's Ofcom to Tweak Social Media Rules in Response to Summer Riots
To regulate social media practices, Ofcom said it is planning additional measures for next spring that include new proposals for removing material tied to child sexual abuse and terrorism. It will also introduce “crisis response protocols for emergency events.”
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Manchester City's Kyle Walker Calls For Action After Online Racist Abuse
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has called for tough action to tackle online abuse after he received a "vile, racist and threatening" message following Wednesday's 2-0 loss at Juventus.
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Cambridge University Responds To Backlash Over Thesis Linking Body Odour To Racism
Cambridge University issued a statement supporting Dr Ally Louks after she faced online abuse for her viral social media post celebrating her PhD achievement.
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Mission 2017 Halla Ho OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
The Punjabi film Mission 2017 Halla Ho, addressing drug addiction and unemployment, is coming to Chaupal on December 10, 2024. Directed by Manjeet Singh Tony and Sarabjit Sidhu, the movie features Victor John and Satish Kaul in key roles. Initially released in theatres on 7th April 2017, the film focuses on the struggles and resilience of Punjab's ...
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Canada Sues Google Over Online Advertising, Seeks Ad Tech Breakup
Canada's antitrust regulator is taking Google to court for alleged abuse of dominance in web advertising, adding to a mounting pile of legal challenges for the search giant.
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The Growing Threat Of Deepfake Pornography: How To Protect Yourself
"All we have to have is just a human form to be a victim." This statement from attorney Carrie Goldberg, who specialises in online abuse and sex crimes, captures the heightened risks posed by deepfake pornography in the era of artificial intelligence
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Meta Fined $840 Million For "Abusive" Facebook Ad Practices
The EU fined online giant Meta almost 800 million euros on Thursday for breaching antitrust rules by giving users of its Facebook social network automatic access to classified ads service Facebook Marketplace.
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ICC Successfully Trials AI Tool To Curb Abuse In Women's Cricket
The trial was conducted during the T20 Women's World Cup in the UAE in October to "protect the cricket community from toxic content"
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Viral Video Showing Pakistani Man Opening Lion's Jaws Sparks Outrage Online
A video has surfaced online showing Pakistani digital creator Mian Saqib opening a massive lion's jaws.
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One In Eight Girls Suffers Sexual Assault Before Turning 18, Says UNICEF
International Day Of Girl Child 2024: The report highlights that when "non-contact" forms of abuse - such as online harassment or verbal assault - are factored in, the number rises to 650 million, or 1 in 5.
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French Authorities Charge Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in Probe Into Organised Crime on App
Telegram boss Pavel Durov has been placed under formal investigation by a French judge. The charges for which he was initially arrested four days ago include suspected complicity in running an online platform that allows illicit transactions, images of child sex abuse, drug trafficking, and fraud among others.
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Former Tennis World No. 4 Caroline Garcia Faces Online Abuse, Blames 'Unhealthy Betting'
Former world number four Caroline Garcia of France shared some of the disparaging messages she has received in the wake of recent defeats and cited "unhealthy betting" as a driver of social media abuse of players.
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"Was Exposed To A Lot Of Trolling": KL Rahul Opens Up On Social Media Abuse
India's star player KL Rahul, who is often criticised for his performances and scoring rates, opened up on receiving online trolling and hate on social media.
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"Do Not Bully": Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Breaks Silence On Olympics Gender Row
The Algerian has found herself at the center of a gender eligibility debate. Alongside Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting, Khelif has faced scrutiny and online abuse due to differing eligibility criteria set by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Boxing Association (IBA).