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Jason David Frank: Power Ranger star’s cause of death confirmed by widow Tammie as suicide

The actor and mixed-martial artist was best known for playing Tommy Oliver, the Green Ranger in hit Nineties kids’ TV series Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers

Evening Standard

Tas cop 'feared judgment' about health

An inquest into the suicides of four Tasmania police officers has been told one constable was worried about being judged for seeking mental health help.

AAP

Defence suicide royal commission hears ADFA cadet accommodation is a 'breeding ground' for unnacceptable behaviour

That observation was made in 2014, but nothing will be done to fix cadet accommodation until the 2030s — due to funding issues.

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Doctors express fears for Indigenous kids

Indigenous children are increasingly dying by suicide or ending up behind bars, as part of a growing trend worrying Australian doctors.

AAP

Couple dies by suicide after DEA shuts down office of their chronic pain doctor in fentanyl panic

Authorities have struggled to combat drug abuse while protecting pain patients who need opioids to manage their conditions

The Independent UK

Brussels 2016 suicide bombings trial starts with massive jury selection

Around 700 Belgians arrived in court on Wednesday for a mammoth process to select a jury for the trial of 10 men accused of involvement in the 2016 bombings in Brussels that killed 32 people.

France 24

Contractor: Golden Gate Bridge suicide net will cost $400M

The lead contractors in charge of building a suicide prevention net on San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge say it will cost more than double its original price because of deterioration on the bridge that was concealed and other problems

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Pakistan suicide bombing targets polio workers killing four in deadly explosion

The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in the southwestern city of Quetta, Pakistan, which injured around 20 police officers and a four year old girl

Daily Mirror

More than 4 in 5 pregnancy-related deaths are preventable in the US, and mental health is the leading cause

Preventable failures in U.S. maternal health care result in far too many pregnancy-related deaths. Each year, approximately 700 parents die from pregnancy and childbirth complications. As such, the U.S. maternal mortality rate is more than double that of most other developed countries.

The Conversation

Sepsis death of Glasgow woman arrested in vomit-stained pyjamas highlighted in prison death report

A damning report into prison deaths in Scotland has found that a record number of people died in custody over the two years with the case of a Glasgow woman highlighted as an example.

Glasgow Live

At least 45 Australian soldiers died by suicide in over 20 years after PoW training, inquiry told

Australian Defence Forces yet to investigate if training was trigger for deaths of soldiers

The Independent UK

Family of young Scots woman who died behind bars slam prison service as deaths soar

Linda and Stuart Allan have hit out after a new report from Glasgow University found there have been 121 deaths in prison in Scotland since the start of 2022.

Daily Record

Paddy Pimblett considered suicide while crying for three months after defeat

After dealing with his own struggles during his time in Cage Warriors, Paddy Pimblett has become one of the best-known advocates for men speaking out about their mental health

Daily Mirror

Suicide deaths in Northern Ireland increase as one in every three was someone aged under 30

The Belfast Trust had the highest suicide rate at 17.9 deaths per 100,000 in 2021

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'Deeply disturbing' Prison deaths in Scotland at record high as drugs and suicide fatalities on rise

Researchers from Glasgow University claim that while covid infections had an impact on numbers, it was the increase in deaths from suicide and drugs that had been the most significant.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bomber Hits Pakistan Police Protecting Polio Teams, 3 Dead

A suicide bomber blew himself up near a truck carrying police officers on their way to protect polio workers near Quetta Wednesday, killing a police officer and two civilians.

The Independent UK

3 dead as bomber hits Pakistan police protecting polio teams

Officials say a suicide bomber has killed three people and wounded nearly two dozen others in an attack on a truck carrying police officers tasked with protecting polio workers near Quetta

Al Jazeera

Three killed as suicide bomb blast hits Pakistan police vehicle

TTP claims responsibility for attack that targeted officers deployed to protect polio vaccination campaign workers.

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Veteran describes harrowing army experience to defence suicide royal commission, including alleged sexual assault

Kylie Reynolds excelled as a female in the army. She says she would still be there today if it were not for years of hardship taking a toll on her mental health.

AAP

Was soldier torture training a trigger?

Soldiers who agreed to strip naked as part of specialist capture, torture and interrogation training course are among those who died by suicide.

Daily Mirror

Iranian police 'staged sick suicide stunt' to cover up 'killing woman during protests'

Atefeh Noami's body was found under a blanket on her apartment balcony in Karaj and Iran's security forces claimed she took her own life - but her family claim she was murdered by officials

Reuters

Australia struggles to 'close the gap' in Indigenous living standards

Australia is failing to meet almost half its targets for improving the lives of Indigenous people, including on the problems of adult incarceration and suicide, according to a government assessment published on Wednesday.

ABC News

Army commander responds to bullying, sexual misconduct statistics at defence suicide royal commission

The head of a key army recruit training centre describes statistics on bullying and sexual misconduct at his facility as "concerning", during evidence at the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

The Guardian - AU

Gambling reform is urgently needed across Australia. Lives are at stake

Research shows suicide rates can peak up two to three years after a crisis. We’re seeing this play out

Daily Mirror

RHOCH's Tanya Bardsley reveals she attempted suicide after being bullied through school

The reality star told how she threw herself in front of a moving car in her younger years in a candid chat where she confessed to dark moments in her tortured past

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