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🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

4chan website fined by Ofcom for failing to protect children from seeing pornography

4chan has been fined £450,000 by Ofcom for lacking proper age verification measures to prevent children from accessing pornography.

Mar 19 • 12:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Criticizes efforts against honor violence: 'Fails the children'

A report from the Children's Ombudsman highlights the failure of society to protect children growing up with honor-related violence in the home.

Mar 19 • 07:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Brazil approves a law requiring platforms to combat children's digital addiction

Brazil has approved a new law aimed at limiting children's use of social media to combat digital addiction and protect minors online.

Mar 18 • 22:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Brazil regulates a law that forces platforms to combat children's digital addiction

Brazil has implemented a law that limits social media use by minors to protect against digital addiction.

Mar 18 • 21:41 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Father on the fire in Stuðlum, reckoning in the underworld, and breach of conditions

The father of a boy who died in a fire at Stuðlum criticizes the system meant to protect children, claiming it failed his child, as new reports indicate that fire safety measures could have prevented the tragedy.

Mar 18 • 18:11 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

EP members approved the ban on sexualized AI-generated imagery

The European Parliament has moved forward with a ban on AI-generated imagery that sexualizes individuals without consent, aiming to protect women and children from exploitation.

Mar 18 • 13:45 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Austria agrees on social media ban for children and teenagers

Austria is set to implement a social media ban for children aged up to 14 or 16 as a measure to protect them from high levels of addiction.

Mar 18 • 02:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Brazil bans infinite videos for minors to prevent addiction to social networks

Brazil has implemented a law prohibiting infinite videos for minors to protect them from social media addiction.

Mar 17 • 20:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A mother who went to protect her children died in a terrible dog attack

In California, a 26-year-old mother died after being attacked by three dogs while protecting her five-year-old son, who survived with serious injuries.

Mar 17 • 09:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula is expected to sign a decree regulating the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute this Tuesday; see main points

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to sign decrees regulating the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (ECA Digital), which aims to protect minors from harmful online content.

Mar 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Digital ECA comes into effect and imposes new rules for children and youth on social networks, games, and websites

A new law in Brazil, known as the Digital ECA, comes into effect to regulate and protect children and adolescents in the online environment.

Mar 17 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Platforms must verify users' age starting this Tuesday; see how it will work

Starting Tuesday, social media and online services must implement age verification for users to better protect children and adolescents.

Mar 17 • 03:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UNICEF calls for responsible reporting on children

UNICEF has urged journalists to practice ethical reporting to protect and support the development of children, especially survivors of abuse and violence, during a workshop in Gombe.

Mar 17 • 00:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Tanel Padar made a statement before the court hearing began: my greatest wish is to protect my and my children's future

Tanel Padar is taking legal action against blogger Mallu Mariann Treimann-Legrant, seeking to protect his reputation and the future of his children following defamatory statements made by the blogger.

Mar 16 • 10:39 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

News in Simple Language on March 13

Latvia proposes to limit children's access to social media to protect them from harmful content.

Mar 13 • 17:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Prison libraries are a right - school libraries should be too say experts

Experts at the London Book Fair argue that while prison and public libraries are considered a right, school libraries should be legally recognized as one to protect freedom of expression for all children.

Mar 13 • 11:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Court Proceedings: 'We cannot spare this from children'

German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig discusses the need to protect children from court proceedings in cases of alleged abuse, seeking reforms to reduce their involvement.

Mar 12 • 10:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

How do we protect our children's nature from distortion in Western societies?

A recent episode of 'Sharia and Life in Ramadan' discussed the concept of human nature in the Quran and ways to protect it from distortion, particularly for Muslim children living in Western societies.

Mar 11 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Children climb on tables in a daycare in Greater BH to protect themselves from flooding; watch the video

Heavy rain caused flooding in a daycare center in Itabirito, Brazil, leading children to climb on tables for safety, with all evacuated safely and no injuries reported.

Mar 11 • 14:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

"Digital Barrier" for Students? Nowacka on the Details of the Ministry of Education's Idea

Poland is considering a ban on social media access for children under 15, following a similar move in Australia, in an effort to protect the mental health and safety of young people online.

Mar 11 • 08:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG launches survey to protect children online

The Nigerian Federal Government has initiated a nationwide survey to develop policies for protecting children in the digital space.

Mar 11 • 01:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Bereaved mum makes demand to 'save' other parents' kids after her son's death

Ellen Roome, a bereaved mother whose son died under unclear circumstances, urges MPs to implement a social media ban for under-16s to protect other children from online harms.

Mar 10 • 18:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Proposed law does not protect children born to convicted paedophiles, Lords to hear

A proposed law in the UK aims to restrict the parental rights of convicted paedophiles but fails to protect children born post-conviction, which has raised significant concerns among lawmakers.

Mar 9 • 10:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Australia's online law tightens further: Those trying to access K-18 websites must prove their age

A new law in Australia requires internet users to verify their age when attempting to access content rated 18+, aiming to protect children from harmful material.

Mar 9 • 08:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Children protected from abusive parents under new law change

Labour plans to revise child custody laws in the UK to better protect children from abusive parents.

Mar 7 • 22:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus Patients at Children's Hospital; Calls for State Funding to Protect Infants

The rise in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases in Latvia is concerning, particularly for infants, prompting suggestions for government-funded antibody treatments.

Mar 7 • 16:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Neighbor's hired assassins target Zelensky: it's too dangerous to see my children

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reveals in an interview that he avoids visiting his family and factories to protect them from Russian threats and expresses concerns for the safety of children in Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.

Mar 7 • 15:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Alexandra investigates abuse against children online – here are her tips for parents

This article discusses the insights of cyber investigator Alexandra Lindgren on online child abuse and offers advice for parents on how to protect their children.

Mar 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Indonesia bans a wide range of social media for children under 16

The Indonesian government has decided to ban several social media platforms for children under the age of 16 to protect them from bullying, fraud, internet addiction, and pornography.

Mar 6 • 17:21 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Indonesia bans social media for children under 16

Indonesia has announced a ban on social media for children under 16 years old, deactivating accounts on several high-risk platforms to protect youth from various online dangers.

Mar 6 • 17:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Chaos in Parliament over Kekin in School: Heavy Words Were Exchanged, Warnings Were Issued

Today's debate in the Croatian Parliament was contentious, revolving around MP Ivana Kekin's proposal to protect children from harmful digital influences.

Mar 6 • 14:23 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Country star Brantley Gilbert's kids homeschooled on Georgia farm to avoid learning what 'certain people want'

Country star Brantley Gilbert has chosen to homeschool his children on his Georgia farm to protect them from external influences and social media.

Mar 6 • 14:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Big Techs to Comply with Restrictions for Minors

Big tech companies are preparing to implement measures limiting minors' access to social media platforms, as the discourse shifts towards how to protect children rather than whether to do so.

Mar 6 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Asian country prohibits access to Roblox and social media for those under 16 years old

Indonesia will ban access to social media platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Roblox for minors under the age of 16 starting March 28, in an effort to protect children and teenagers.

Mar 6 • 12:52 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16

Indonesia will prohibit children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, citing the need to protect them from various online threats.

Mar 6 • 11:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Andhra Pradesh government's big move, ban on social media access for children up to this age

The Andhra Pradesh government plans to ban social media access for children under 13 years of age to protect them from its potential harmful effects.

Mar 6 • 10:40 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Government Prohibits the Sale of Nitrous Oxide to Minors

The Norwegian government has announced a ban on the sale of nitrous oxide to minors to protect children and youth from potential abuse.

Mar 5 • 20:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Protect the School’... The Population and Student Influx Experiment of Gapyeong Elementary's Rental Housing in Danyang County

Danyang County in South Korea is initiating a population and student influx experiment by constructing public rental housing near Gapyeong Elementary School to attract families with school-age children.

Mar 4 • 20:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Social Media: It's about banning platforms from accessing children

A German commentary discusses the need to restrict social media access for children to protect their well-being.

Mar 2 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

More than 350 scientists warn about the ineffectiveness and dangers of verifying age online

Over 350 scientists have issued a warning about the inefficacy and potential dangers of online age verification as a means to protect minors from harmful content.

Mar 2 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Do you want to ban kids from social media? The government is asking

The UK government is launching a consultation to gather public opinions on potential measures to protect young people from social media, which may include banning access altogether.

Mar 2 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Social Networks: Prohibit to Protect

The article discusses the need to prohibit children under 16 from using social media platforms due to their potentially addictive design and negative impacts on mental well-being.

Mar 1 • 01:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The final evening of Sanremo begins with a reflection on Iran and a call for children

The final night of the Sanremo festival opened with a poignant reflection on the ongoing crisis in Iran and a heartfelt appeal to protect children affected by war.

Feb 28 • 19:53 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The actress Ottavia Piccolo: 'A nice no to protect our children and grandchildren'

Ottavia Piccolo expresses her determination to vote against specific policies on March 22-23, emphasizing the importance of protecting future generations.

Feb 28 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Poland Could Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 15 Years Old

The Polish government is considering a ban on social media use for children under the age of 15 to protect their mental health and safety.

Feb 27 • 15:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Contaminated toys with asbestos: concerned products, risks, advice... Everything you need to know about the DGCCRF alert

French consumer safety officials have warned against the use of certain sand-based toys after asbestos was discovered in some instances, urging parents to protect their children.

Feb 27 • 14:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Ministry of Education is preparing a revolution for children: groundbreaking changes starting in 2027

The Polish Ministry of Education has unveiled a bill aimed at restricting children's access to social media, highlighting the need to protect young people from the harms of internet use.

Feb 27 • 12:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Collectible Cards, a Proposal for Children to Learn to Protect Native Animals

The article discusses a new initiative by Clarin and Fundación Vida Silvestre to educate children about endangered native animals in Argentina through collectible cards.

Feb 26 • 18:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Psychologist advises: what everyone should tell their parents and grandparents about scammers?

A psychologist emphasizes the importance of educating both children and adults about the tactics used by scammers to protect against emotional manipulation and financial loss.

Feb 26 • 08:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

National Assembly processes law that prohibits the use of social media before the age of 15

Ecuador's National Assembly is considering a law to prohibit children under 15 from using social media to protect their integrity and reduce risks associated with premature exposure to inappropriate content and cyberbullying.

Feb 24 • 16:01 UTC

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