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The GuardianFriday, 8 May 2026
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Criminals using photos on school websites to create abuse imagery
Headteachers advised to remove pupils' pictures after blackmail attempt
Presents a safeguarding warning regarding the technological manipulation of children's images for blackmail. The tone is factual and advisory, highlighting institutional responses to an emerging digital threat.
Advances in AI image generation have enabled malicious actors to manipulate benign photographs into illicit material. This has prompted national crime and safeguarding agencies to issue new guidance to educational institutions.
“create abuse imagery”
“Concerned regarding digital safeguarding”
Two men guilty of spying for China
Reports the conviction of two men, including a Border Force officer, for conducting espionage activities on behalf of a foreign intelligence service.
Race to find passengers from virus cruise ship
Details international tracking efforts following a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, explicitly noting WHO statements differentiating it from COVID-19.
PM at the polls
Starmers cast their votes in crucial local elections
Provides visual coverage of the Prime Minister participating in local elections, positioned beneath the main serious headlines.
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