Online safety laws have failed to protect children in UK, Ofcom admits Campaigners call lack of progress ‘staggering’ as online regulator issues review of first nine months of new regime The Guardian - UK · Oct 23
‘Ridiculed for eating beef’: 16-year-old Tamil Nadu boy dies by suicide after harassment by classmates and teacher A 16-year-old student, A. Akilan, allegedly died by suicide due to harassment for consuming beef at school. His mother reported that the harassment began after a teacher's inquiry about beef consumption. Akilan faced physical assaults and derogatory remarks from classmates, while complaints were ignored by the school authorities. The Peelamedu… The Economic Times · Oct 23
Wynonna Judd's mom talked about taking her own life 'a lot' Naomi Judd took died by suicide in her home outside of Nashville, Tennessee, in April 2022 at the age of 76. BANG Premier · Oct 22
Woman tries to save roommate from suicide attempt — only to be shot dead in tragic twist IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 22
TikTok Safety Staff Testified They Warned Executives About Child Exploitation and Suicide Content Risks for Teen Users Court depositions show TikTok safety staff warned leaders about child exploitation and suicide content. TikTok disputes the claims. What parents can check. Medical Daily · Oct 21
Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death Former art teacher, who cared for her disabled son, ‘received almost no support’, said her local MP Manuela Perteghella The Guardian - UK · Oct 21
UK watchdogs urged to tackle suicide social media content after death of girl, 14 Adriana Retyte took her own life after viewing ‘high-risk’ material on the video-sharing platform TikTok The Guardian - UK · Oct 21
People with ADHD Had a 71% Higher Death Rate in Pooled Studies, with Suicide and Injury Deaths Elevated A review covering nearly 16 million people links ADHD to a 71% higher death rate, with suicide and injury deaths elevated. What families can do. Medical Daily · Oct 20
4.48 Psychosis at Royal Opera: Devastating avant-garde anguish 4/5 Director Ted Huffman and composer Philip Venables’ opera version of Sarah Kane’s final play is a stunning journey into despair Evening Standard · Oct 20
Italian banker was 'dropped to his death by mistake' when thugs dangled him out of his office window 'only to threaten' David Rossi, the communications director of the Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena, died in 2013. It was believed till date that he committed suicide, as his body was found beneath an open window of the bank's headquarters in Siena. After 13 years, new evidence surfaced to a parliamentary… The Times of India · Oct 20
Luis Enrique warned over 'tactical suicide' with PSG lineup vs Barcelona with £8.5m signing set to start PSG are without their first-choice left-back for Barcelona showdown Evening Standard · Oct 20
How Mauricio Pochettino Almost Caused Major Career Scandal Before USMNT Job Pochettino’s Premier League career almost took a very different twist. Sports Illustrated · Oct 19
Carrot Top breaks silence following hospitalisation Ahead of his return to the stage, Carrot Top has thanked fans for their support in the wake of his reported suicide attempt. BANG Premier · Oct 18
‘Subsidising suicide’: UN chief urges governments to stop propping up polluting fossil fuels Fossil fuels are 'boiling our planet', says Guterres. Yet COP31 hosts Türkiye and Australia are expanding them, a new report shows. Euronews · Oct 16
Medical Daily · Oct 16 About 40% of High School Students Reported Binge Eating in the Past Month in First CDC Survey Data The CDC's 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found 40.5% of high school students binge ate in the past month, and 17.2% did so on three or more days.
The Conversation · Oct 15 France’s student uprising and young people’s mental health – what are the common causes? KEY TAKEAWAYS
Evening Standard · Oct 15 Aaron Paul says Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte was ‘an inspiration for so many’ The actor died by suicide at the age of 34.
The Independent UK · Oct 15 Breaking Bad co-star Aaron Paul pays heartbreaking tribute to RJ Mitte after death RJ Mitte died by suicide at the age of 34
The Guardian - US · Oct 14 Pennsylvania woman allegedly kills husband and son before attempting suicide at resort Police arrested Metallica Rose Harrison, 27, after reports of a ‘distressed female’ at the Great Wolf Lodge resort
France 24 · Oct 14 Cheap weapons, growing fears: Inside the Taliban’s drone campaign against Pakistan Pakistan says it intercepted 23 suicide drones launched from Afghanistan into Pakistani airspace in September alone. Since the conflict began in February 2026, the Taliban have increasingly used drones to attack Pakistan, raising concerns in Islamabad.
Medical Daily · Oct 14 Character.AI Files for Chapter 11 After Settling Teen Suicide Lawsuits as Parents Weigh Companion Chatbot Risks Character.AI filed for Chapter 11 after settling teen suicide lawsuits. What it means for users and what parents should know about AI chatbots.
Medical Daily · Oct 14 One in Six U.S. Adolescents Report Moderate to Severe Anxiety Symptoms, and Many Went Without Mental Health Care About 1 in 6 U.S. adolescents report moderate to severe anxiety, often with depression, a JAMA Pediatrics study finds. Warning signs and help.
Evening Standard · Oct 13 Bryan Cranston shares ‘deep despair’ at suicide of Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte The actor found fame in the series as the son of Cranston’s character, the drugs kingpin Walter White.
The Independent UK · Oct 13 Suicide rates for men in their early 50s reach record high in England and Wales Sonya Trivedy of the Samaritans described the latest statistics as ‘a wake-up call’ for the government
The Economic Times · Oct 13 IIT-B suicide: Wakode apologised for cheating in exam, sought second chance, say cops Sahil Wakode, a 22-year-old IIT Bombay student,died by suicide after an exam incident. He had been caught using ChatGPT to cheat during a mid-semester examination. Following this, Wakode submitted an apology letter to the institute asking for a second chance. His parents have alleged harassment and caste discrimination against Professor…