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Andrew Walker’s report says government should consider separate platforms for adults and children The coroner at Molly Russell’s inquest has recommended that the government considers separate social media platforms for children and adults as he called for a review of child use of online content. The senior coroner Andrew Walker, who presided over the inquest into 14-year-old Molly, has issued safety recommendations that focused on child access to social media content. Molly, from Harrow, north-west London, died in November 2017 after viewing extensive amounts of material related to suicide, depression, anxiety and self-harm on platforms including Instagram and Pinterest. Continue…

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Daily Mirror – Our message to Qatar Summary of the front page In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mirror, former footballer Gary Lineker has vowed to use the World Cup to turn the spotlight on homophobia and human rights abuses in Qatar. The World Cup in Qatar kicks off in November. The football pundit, who will be the face of the BBC’s world cup coverage says he knows of two gay Premier League players thinking of coming out. He says he hopes they do and that they choose to come out during the tournament to send a message to…

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In England about one in 35 people had Covid in week ending 3 October, according to ONS data Covid infection levels are rising across much of the UK, with more than 1.7 million people thought to have had the virus in the most recent week, data has revealed. About one in 35 people in England – 2.8% of the population – had Covid in the week ending 3 October based on swabs from randomly selected households, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. It is an increase from one in 50 the week before. Continue reading……

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The Sun – Underhand of God Summary of the front page The referee who awarded Diego Maradona’s Hand of God goal against England is trying to sell the match ball for £3m, according to The Sun. “Underhand of God” is the main headline. The referee was awarded Argentina’s Diego Maradona’s handball in the 1986 World Cup match against England. Gary Lineker, who scored in the 2-1 loss to Argentina, said: “I’m so thrilled the ref will cash in on his cock-up.” The front page also reports on the National Television Awards. Today’s top stories Like this article? Leave a comment…

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