A study by the University of Duisburg-Essen found that excessive online time is linked to higher stress, worse mood, and neglect of other activities among 900 German adults. Problematic internet usage, driven by temptation, was associated with negative outcomes, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.
Edward Gene Smith, 50, a former Citigroup managing director, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex crimes and receiving child pornography. His defense attributed his actions to autism, which prosecutors deemed 'inflammatory nonsense'.
Two unnamed individuals are facing new charges in the UK, including rape, sex trafficking, and the production of 'extreme pornography'.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, dual British-US citizens, were arrested in Miami as part of a UK police investigation into alleged sexual offences. The Crown Prosecution Service has brought further charges, including rape and human trafficking, and requested their extradition to the UK.
The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) and Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) advise parents to limit social media visibility of children's photos due to a 14% rise in AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in 2025, with offenders using AI tools to create realistic CSAM from innocent images.
Markuss Hussle, an OnlyFans manager, exemplifies a growing industry where men profit by managing women's explicit content. While some creators claim empowerment, investigations reveal exploitation, coercion, and trafficking risks, prompting calls for parliamentary inquiry.
A 46-year-old Hong Kong private tutor, Yu Hey-tsit, pleaded guilty to 15 counts of indecent assault and four of making child pornography. He admitted molesting five boys and filming some offences out of curiosity and to keep "mementos". The crimes were revealed after a 12-year-old boy confided in his grandmother.
A 46-year-old Hong Kong tutor, Yu Hey-tsit, pleaded guilty to 15 counts of indecent assault and four of making child pornography. He admitted molesting five boys and filming some offences out of curiosity, with crimes coming to light after a 12-year-old boy confided in his grandmother.
West Ham United co-chair David Sullivan is facing potential forced sale of his stake after allegations of sexual misconduct spanning decades. The new football regulator is investigating his suitability to own a club.
David Sullivan, 77, resigns as West Ham joint-chair and director to fight "false allegations" of personal conduct, denying all claims and threatening libel suits against the BBC and other outlets.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in Cagliari, Italy, for allegedly grooming and sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl he met on social media. Police found explicit chats, images, and videos on his devices, leading to charges of sexual violence and child pornography production.
Federal prosecutors charged two men, Arturo Hernandez and Cornelius Shannon, with using AI to generate and distribute non-consensual sexually explicit images, marking a significant enforcement action under the new Take It Down Act.
Two men, Cornelius Shannon and Arturo Hernandez, have been arrested and charged under the "Take It Down Act" for creating and distributing AI-generated nude videos and photos of female celebrities. This marks one of the first cases under the new law.
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) is investigating top police officials in three regions for allegedly taking bribes to "protect" illegal pornography production and distribution operations. The scheme involved monthly payments of up to $20,000.
Child safety advocates, including Jonathan Haidt, have urged the FTC to investigate Roblox, citing concerns over its "engagement-maximising design features" and exposure of children to harmful content and adults. They allege the platform prioritizes profit over child safety.
State Police in Siena reported 13 minors for illegal weapons possession, child pornography, and propaganda of racial/ethnic hatred and fascist/Nazi ideology. Searches and seizures were conducted.
Philip Young, 49, a former Tory councillor from Swindon now living in Enfield, has pleaded guilty to eight counts of possessing indecent images of children at Winchester Crown Court. He previously admitted a string of sexual offences against his former wife Joanne Young, including rape, sexual assault, assault by penetration and voyeurism, spanning 13 years.
The first teenage girl has been identified as having driven herself to suicide after domestic abuse, with suicides now outstripping homicides for the third consecutive year. Last year saw 347 deaths linked to domestic abuse – 150 suicides and 125 homicides. Police blame violent pornography and toxic influencers for rising teen abuse, with incidents growing fastest among 16-19 year olds. Experts are calling for suicide after domestic abuse to be a separate offence to raise awareness.
Hong Kong police arrested nine men aged 18-61 during raids on April 14 as part of a seven-jurisdiction international operation targeting child pornography. The coordinated crackdown with Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Brunei resulted in 326 total arrests across Asia. suspects were suspected of possessing child pornography and committing indecent assault.
The UK government is introducing new bans on pornography depicting adults role-playing as children and certain step-incest content. These measures, part of the Crime and Policing Bill, also include a review of age and consent verification processes for online platforms.
