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US Navy secretary confirms 8 USS Abraham Lincoln suicide attempts, previously dismissed by Donald Trump as ‘fake news’

Trump accused of "open disrespect" for sailors' families.

We Got This Covered · Sep 24

Pentagon discloses 8 suicide attempts during USS Lincoln’s Middle East mission

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The Independent UK · Sep 24

Trump administration acknowledges 8 US service members’ suicide attempts during Iran war deployment

The Trump administration acknowledged eight suicide attempts by service members on the USS Abraham Lincoln. This information was revealed in a letter by Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Concerns about mental health and living conditions were raised after the carrier's extended deployment. The Lincoln has had…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Eight Suicide Attempts Reported Across USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group, Navy Tells Senator

The US Navy disclosed eight reported suicide attempts among sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group during an extended deployment involving combat operations and prolonged time at sea.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

Families describe grief as Canadian seller linked to suicides worldwide faces sentencing

Families of people who died after buying lethal products from a Canadian online seller investigated in connection with more than 100 deaths worldwide described lives shattered by grief as he faced sentencing for aiding 14 suicides

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Mosque attack highlights evolving extremism landscape that has brought Pakistan-Afghanistan ties to crisis point

The suicide bombing and gun attack that killed dozens in northwest Pakistan on Sept. 18, 2026, highlighted the fragile security situation in the South Asian country. But it also shone a light on the complex and evolving extremism landscape there and the strained relationship between Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan.

The Conversation · Sep 23

Suicide Remains the Second-Leading Cause of Death for Ages 10 to 24 as Teen Suicidal Thoughts Decline

New CDC data show suicide remained the second-leading cause of death for ages 10 to 24 in 2024, while teen suicide risk indicators improved in 2025.

Medical Daily · Sep 23

Poison seller ‘robbed victims of chance to recover from struggles’, court hears

Kenneth Law has admitted aiding the suicide of 14 victims in Canada and is believed to have played a role in many more deaths.

Evening Standard · Sep 23

IIT Bombay sets up 10-member panel to probe student's alleged suicide

IIT Bombay formed a 10-member committee to investigate the suicide of B Tech student Sahil Wakode. Following allegations of caste discrimination, faculty member Suryanarayan Doolla has been placed on leave. Police have requested the public to avoid speculation and misinformation regarding the investigation. Sahil faced caste-based slurs before his death,…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Fewer U.S. High Schoolers Seriously Considered Suicide as Rate Fell from 20% to 14% in Two Years

CDC data show that 14% of high school students seriously considered suicide in 2025, down from 20% in 2023. See what improved and where families can find help.

Medical Daily · Sep 23