Online networks are reportedly 'gamifying' violence and encouraging self-harm, targeting children in games like Roblox and Minecraft, with cases globally. Meanwhile, Iran declares 'full-scale war' with the US, and Andy Burnham becomes the UK's new prime minister, pledging to end rough sleeping.
A 14-year-old's stabbing in Stockholm is linked to the global "764" online network, which coerces vulnerable youth into violence and self-harm. Investigations reveal a widespread "gamification of harm" phenomenon, with cases spanning multiple countries and raising questions about remote responsibility.
UK authorities have arrested at least eight individuals linked to online forums that promote the drugging and raping of women. The National Crime Agency identified 270 people involved in sharing footage of sexual abuse, with investigations spanning multiple countries.
UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has identified a global network facilitating drug-facilitated sexual assaults, with over 270 individuals linked to online forums. Offenders use sedatives to assault victims, often within trusted relationships, and coordinate filming of abuse. Investigations span dozens of countries, with 90% of intelligence packages sent overseas.
Revelations about middlemen agencies exploiting creators on OnlyFans, taking 50% of earnings and pressuring women into explicit content, have prompted calls for parliamentary inquiry. The platform, valued at £3bn, faces scrutiny over its business practices and potential links to sex trafficking.
