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Women
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Investigation launched into hateful comments after France's exit from Women's Euros

The French Football Federation is investigating online abuse following the Women's Euros exit and reaffirmed support for players facing such hatred.
#racism
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Chelsea condemn 'abhorrent' racist abuse of Fofana

Chelsea condemns racist abuse towards Wesley Fofana and emphasizes its commitment to combat online racism.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Chelsea condemn 'abhorrent' racist abuse of Fofana

Chelsea condemns racist abuse towards Wesley Fofana and emphasizes its commitment to combat online racism.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Tuesday's briefing: Carter unstoppable as Lionesses target a place in final

Jess Carter is poised to represent England in the European Championship semi-final against Italy, following experiences of online racism during the tournament, demonstrating resilience amid adversity.
Manchester United
Agriculture
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Meet the Limerick farmer 'who loves the craic' making millions laugh online

Fin Walsh anticipates significant changes in Irish farming practices over the next decade.
#tennis
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

British tennis star not looking at her phone after Wimbledon loss due to 'abuse from gamblers'

Accountability on social media platforms is essential to combat online abuse faced by athletes.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Coco Gauff calls on social media platforms to tackle abuse DW 06/18/2025

Coco Gauff urges social media companies to address online abuse aimed at athletes, citing severe cases that require urgent action.
#child-exploitation
Europe news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Alessia Russo: I fell into trap' of scrolling social media at last Euros

Athletes like Alessia Russo and Katie Boulter emphasize the negative impact of social media on mental health during major tournaments.
#mlb
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Major League Baseball

MLB players' families grapple with rising online threats as sports betting surges

Online threats against MLB players and their families are increasing, prompting serious concerns about player safety and mental well-being.
Major League Baseball
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

MLB players' families grapple with rising online threats as sports betting surges

Online threats against MLB players and their families are increasing, prompting serious concerns about player safety and mental well-being.
fromHackernoon
11 months ago

Counterspeech Impact: Lessons Learned and the Path to Scalable Interventions | HackerNoon

Effective counterspeech interventions require robust research designs for reliable outcomes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Abuse has become normalised': report details devastating impact of online hate

Online abuse in sports is worsening, severely impacting individuals' lives and mental health, as highlighted by a new report from Ofcom and Kick It Out.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Online dating advice: five ways to stay safe, according to the experts

Dating apps are enhancing safety measures to combat online abuse and ensure user identity verification.
#child-safety
fromEngadget
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

UK regulator wants to ban apps that can make deepfake nude images of children

Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

'I look at hundreds of child sex abuse images every week to stop them'

Mabel's work at the IWF involves confronting child sex abuse content online while motivated by her family's safety.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
3 months ago

UK regulator wants to ban apps that can make deepfake nude images of children

The UK's Children's Commissioner advocates for banning AI deepfake apps that create explicit images of children, amid rising concerns over their usage.
Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

'I look at hundreds of child sex abuse images every week to stop them'

Mabel's work at the IWF involves confronting child sex abuse content online while motivated by her family's safety.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Roberts withdrawn from Millwall's player award

Millwall withdrew Liam Roberts from the player of the season award to protect him from online abuse and death threats following a recent incident.
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Judge who convicted Le Pen under police protection amid online threats

Bénédicte de Perthuis, the judge who sentenced Marine Le Pen, now requires police protection due to death threats received after the conviction was announced.
France politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Yeovil Town owner plans to sell club after 'abuse'

Yeovil Town owner Martin Hellier plans to sell the club due to online abuse from fans.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Islamophobic posts about Sadiq Khan more than double in a year, analysis shows

Islamophobic posts targeting Sadiq Khan have more than doubled in the past year, highlighting growing online abuse against him.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Nigel Farage names 29 councillors joining Reform as he tries to move on from rifts

Reform UK is working to move past internal conflicts following MP Rupert Lowe's suspension, focusing on recent council additions.
Farage highlights issues of online abuse faced by party leaders amidst internal disputes.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

The NWSL is adopting a tool to protect players from online abuse, commissioner says

The NWSL is implementing a tool to combat online abuse against players starting in the 2025 season.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Coe targets Musk and Zuckerberg talks over pond life' abuse of female athletes

Sebastian Coe aims to protect female athletes from online abuse and will push for urgent collaboration with tech leaders if elected IOC president.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Man behind fake Facebook account damaged garda's reputation and left his pregnant wife scared, court hears

Garda David King described Jason Downes's actions as cowardly, emphasizing that the harassment through a fake Facebook account showed a complete lack of regard for the consequences.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Millwall condemn Roberts abuse after Mateta incident

The club are disgusted by abuse directed towards goalkeeper Liam Roberts following Saturday's unfortunate collision with Jean-Philippe Mateta. The reporting on the matter, as well as disgraceful suggestions made by certain news organisations and high-profile figures within the sport that Liam intended to harm Jean-Philippe, has contributed to the unwarranted character assassination of Liam and fuelled abhorrent online abuse towards him.
Liverpool FC
Podcast
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Quitting Newstalk was 'really tough' -sports broadcaster Aisling O'Reilly on leaving Off The Ball and her new RTE sports show

Aisling O'Reilly's journey underscores the struggle against online abuse that women face in sports broadcasting.
She finds joy in her new role with kids on RTÉ, symbolizing hope and resilience.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Southport: Leanne Lucas sobs remembering how trolls blamed her for children's deaths

Leanne Lucas, a yoga teacher, recounted the abuse she faced after a tragic incident where she helped children escape a deadly attack, questioning her own role.
UK news
#social-media
fromEngadget
8 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Morning After: X now lets blocked users see your posts

X's updated block feature allows blocked users to view posts but not interact, raising concerns about user safety and abuse.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Havertz online abuse has terrible consequences - Arteta

Online abuse of players and families, particularly in football, has dire consequences and must be eliminated.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Labour's challenge to Musk in pledge to go after tech firms allowing online abuse

The Independent focuses on critically important issues such as reproductive rights and online abuse, advocating for quality journalism accessible to all.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
7 months ago

Pippa Hackett: 'I know there's farmers across the country cheering that the Greens are gone - but that doesn't mean the regulations are going to get any less'

The Green Party's policies will persist despite their electoral setbacks.
fromIndependent
8 months ago

Kirsty Blake Knox: It's laughable to say actors like Emily Atack who get naked for a sex scene can't be taken seriously

Emily Atack is facing increased online sexist abuse after her role in Disney's Rivals.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
10 months ago

Referee Anthony Taylor taken out of Premier League spotlight after death threats

Anthony Taylor faced online abuse and was removed from Premier League officiating duties this weekend after a record of 16 yellow cards in a recent match.
fromAxios
10 months ago

WNBA commissioner's quote exposes tensions behind league's rapid rise

Engelbert's comments on fan divisions sparked backlash as many players feel that hate and racism should not be intertwined with the league's success.
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