The Latest Breaking News from Suicide

Extra safety measures to be introduced for anti-acne drug

It comes after a number of suicides by people taking the drug isotretinoin.

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Lanarkshire schoolgirl's brother pleads 'ask for help' after losing second sister to suicide

Taylor Malcolm, 15, was found dead in Uddingston on Saturday and now her devastated sibling John Ford has made an emotional plea for young people struggling with their mental health to talk to loved ones.

Glasgow Live · Apr 26, 2023

Trophy Eyes' new album explores life's darkness and light

"It's the tragedy and the beauty of life."

Newcastle Herald · Apr 26, 2023

Taliban kill IS group 'mastermind' behind Kabul airport suicide attack

The Taliban have killed the senior Islamic State group leader behind the August 2021 suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport that left 13 US service members and about 170 Afghans dead, according to the father of a Marine killed in the attack who was briefed Tuesday by military officials.

France 24 · Apr 25, 2023

Victorian coroner urges support for young people amid increase in suicides

Victoria's state coroner has sounded the alarm over an increase in youth suicides during the first three months of this year, with 13 young people taking their own lives.

ABC News · Apr 25, 2023

Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airport

The Taliban have killed the senior Islamic State group leader behind the August 2021 suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport that left 13 U.S. service members and about 170 Afghans dead

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

Kenya case sparks memories of worst cult-related mass deaths

At least 90 bodies have been found at the ranch of a Kenyan pastor who is accused of telling his followers to starve themselves to death to meet Jesus

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

Seven Texas prison employees face dismissal over 16-year-old inmate’s suicide

Joshua Keith Beasley Jr. had been transferred from a Texas youth facility to an adult prison despite a long history of suicidal behavior. Five guards and two supervisors allegedly failed to check on him.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 25, 2023

Hanged officer cadet warned of sack risk after suicide attempt, inquest hears

Olivia Perks, 21, was discovered dead at the prestigious Sandhurst military academy in Berkshire in February 2019.

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

Australian veterans more likely to die by suicide than in service over the period of the Afghanistan war

Many veterans such as Lee Sarich struggle to get the assistance and support they should receive when they return from conflict. It can have deadly consequences.

ABC News · Apr 24, 2023