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Nine Australian soldiers take their own lives amid reports of alleged war crimes
From 40 veterans in 2019, at least 56 veterans committed suicide this year alone. The most recent suicide took place last Thursday.
Arnab Goswami arrest: Editor-in-chief of Republic TV arrested for abetting suicide
The news anchor's arrest has drawn criticism towards the ruling party of the state of Maharashtra, India.
Man ironically sacrifices himself as an offering to God after successfully getting a job
The man had been unemployed for years and had sworn to sacrifice his life if he managed to get hired.
Bullied teen takes his own life after classmates smeared faeces on pillow
An inquest heard that the 14-year-old was deeply disturbed by the bullying he was subjected to by his peers.
TikTok: Controversial suicide video possibly a coordinated attack, evidence suggests
Due to the sensitive nature of the footage in question, the popular video-sharing service attempted to control its distribution across its vast user base.
TikTok actively banning accounts sharing latest viral suicide clip
Earlier this year, TikTok was criticised after a 19-year-old user purportedly live-streamed his apparent suicide.
Plastic surgery appointments surge as people spend more to look good amid pandemic
Given that the pandemic requires people to wear face masks or isolate at home, cosmetic surgery patients claim it is the ideal time for one.
Tamar Braxton opens up about suicide attempt, reveals her 'cry for help' was ignored
Tamar Braxton admits being in pain for 11 years in a lengthy emotional letter.
Same sex couples get the green light for religious marriage ceremonies in Northern Ireland
The same sex marriage law provides lawful protection to religious bodies who are not inclined to officiate ceremonies
Paedophile accused of abusing hundreds of children found dead in prison
The Frenchman allegedly took his own life before he was convicted for his perverted crimes.
NBC drama 'This Is Us' writer Jas Waters dies at 39, coworkers pay tribute
Jas Waters dies by hanging herself, according to The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's office.
Suicide note in blood found at murder-suicide crime scene
A man killed his father before stabbing himself to death in Paisley, Scotland.
Former Playboy model found dead in her home
33-year-old Ashley Mattingly reportedly took her own life in Austin where she lived alone.
Excess lockdown homework blamed for 13-year-old's suicide
The teenage boy's younger brother discovered his body hanged in their family home.
Nurse commits suicide at south London hospital
In the hospital where eight patients have died of COVID-19, a nurse in her 20s was found unresponsive before passing away.
Bullying victim quits going to school after suicide attempt
15-year-old Joseph Rollitt is recovering from the trauma caused by the constant bullying he faced for being only 5 feet tall.
American backpacker posts farewell video on Instagram before committing suicide
A distressed woman took her life after losing custody of her child and breaking up with her boyfriend.
Princess Anne's dog trainer shoots and kills wife near Boris Johnson's family estate
In a murder-suicide bid, 67-year-old John Zurick shot his estranged wife dead before surviving a self-inflicted shotgun wound.
Murder-suicide: Former rugby player kills his whole family, commits suicide
An Australian rugby star burnt his estranged wife and three young children to death before committing suicide.
21-year-old commits suicide after husband forcefully takes custody of child
A 21-year-old mother of one killed herself after her husband of 18-months kicked her out of their home and made her give up the custody of their child.
Terminal cancer patient murders 9-year-old daughter then jumps from building
A 29-year-old mother murdered her 9-year-old daughter before trying to commit suicide by jumping from her eighth-floor apartment.
Princess Victoria cancels holiday plans, travels to Oslo to support friend Princess Martha Louise
The Norwegian royal's ex-husband, Ari Behn committed suicide on Christmas day.
Big Fat Gypsy Wedding tragedy: Twins found dead following cancer diagnosis and 'suicide pact'
The family of Billy and Joe Smith suspect that they took their own lives after battling with depression and Joe's cancer diagnosis.
Acne drug might be causing suicide, regulators re-examine drug safety
12 patients who had been prescribed the acne medicine Roaccutane passed away in 2019, forcing the regulators to re-examine the safety of the drug.
Amazon Echo goes off-script and instructs user to commit suicide
A student paramedic claims that her Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker told her to stab her heart for the benefit of the planet.
'Existential isolation' may lead to obsession with death: Study
Isolated individuals don't feel that their worldviews are shared by others.
Former Peru President Alan Garcia kills himself, linked to Odebrecht scandal
Former Peruvian president Alan Garcia died by suicide Wednesday after police arrested him on bribery charges.
2008 financial crash blamed for 6,566 suicides
10 years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers researchers estimate the number of lives lost in the wake of the financial crisis.
12-year-old girl takes own life following sick Blue Whale suicide game
The 50-day Blue Whale challenge that has claimed countless lives across Europe has now taken a 12-year-old Ukrainian girl.
Suspected paedophile takes his own life after being caught grooming boy in Facebook sting
A 43-year-old gardener from the UK has taken his own life after he was caught allegedly trying to meet a 14-year-old in a supermarket car park.