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Federal Court Rule That Voluntary Assisted Dying Is The Same As Suicide Under Criminal Law

The Federal Court has ruled that voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is considered suicide under criminal law. The decision has been slammed by euthanasia advocates as “retrograde” and “out of step with both contemporary medicine, and contemporary Australia.” This massive decision means that any medical professionals who provide a patient with…

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Doctors risk charges over online voluntary euthanasia

The Federal Court has ruled voluntary assisted dying laws equate to suicide, leaving doctors who help patients end their lives online at risk of prosecution.

AAP

Telehealth consultations for voluntary assisted dying are illegal under Australian law, court finds

Federal court rules that the definition of ‘suicide’ under criminal law applies to VAD

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US suicide rate trends and states with the highest suicide rates

12.3 million Americans seriously thought about suicide in 2021 — with men, LGBTQ youth, American Indian and Alaska Native people, and veterans at higher risk.

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Suicide rates rose in 2022 overall but declined for teens and young adults

Provisional data from 2022 showed a bright spot in the trend of rising suicides in the U.S.

WEKU

Zack Snyder Reveals What He Told James Gunn After Finding Out The Suicide Squad Director Was Taking Over DC

Zack Snyder started the DCEU, and shared his reaction about James Gunn leading the new DCU.

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How many contractors should commit suicide, Karnataka High Court asks State government

Court questions govt, BBMP on delay in payments to contractors; asks them to issue guidelines to avoid such situations & take action on erring officials. Asks why contractors have to wait for payment despite work being completed without dispute. Adjourns hearing till Dec 13. #75

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Principal and teacher suspended as student ends life at welfare school in Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutional Society (APSWREIS) has suspended in-charge principal of Dr. B.R Ambedkar Gurukulam at Pedavegi in Eluru district and a house teacher in connection with the suicide of a student at the school. Dasi Kamalesh, a tenth-class student of the school ended his life…

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Molly Russell's father says tech firms still failing to stop the spread of suicide content online

A new report from the Molly Rose Foundation says social media firms are failing to stop the promotion of self-harm and suicide content

Evening Standard

Minister attacks ‘despicable’ failure of social media firms on harmful content

Criticism comes after UK report shows ‘clear and persistent problem’ six years after death of Molly Russell

The Guardian - UK

Social media sites failing to stop the spread of suicide content, charity says

New report from the Molly Rose Foundation says social media firms are failing to stop the promotion of self-harm and suicide content.

The Independent UK

Kodikunnil Suresh, MP, begins hunger strike

Kodikunnil Suresh, MP, launched a three-day hunger strike in Kuttanad to draw attention to paddy farmers' issues. He urged the govt. to pay farmers directly, provide aid to families of two farmers who committed suicide, increase handling charges, and end exploitation of agents. Protest ends Nov. 30.

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IIT Madras professor suspended after enquiry committee finds him responsible for death of research scholar

IIT-M suspends professor responsible for research scholar's death. A five-member committee found him solely responsible for Sachin Kumar Jain's suicide. Sen had delayed Sachin's research to 8 years, teased and humiliated him, and isolated him when he developed a close relationship with a female research scholar. On the day of…

The Hindu

NEET aspirant from West Bengal found dead in Kota; 25th case this year

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from West Bengal was found dead in his rented accommodation in Rajasthan’s Kota

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The Independent UK

Four people killed in murder-suicide at homeless encampment

One of the victims had ongoing domestic violence issues involving the shooter stemming from another state

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Andhra Pradesh farmers launch two-day protest against Union government policies

Farmers' Unions Coordination Committee launched two-day protest in Vijayawada against Union govt's policies. Demanded Electricity Bill 2020 be repealed, pre-paid smart electricity meters withdrawn. Former Minister Vadde Shobhanadreeswara Rao said agri sector facing crisis, 1.5 lakh farmers committed suicide since PM Modi came to power. BJP promised to implement Dr.…

The Guardian - UK

Self-harm incident nearly every day in UK immigration detention, data shows

Home Office figures show 1,743 incidents requiring treatment in 2,099 days across four removal centres

The Hindu

Kannur farmer found dead after receiving foreclosure notice from Kerala Bank

68-year-old farmer from Kannur in kerala committed suicide after receiving a foreclosure notice from Kerala Bank. He had a November 28 deadline to repay loan. He was an active Congress worker.

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Newcastle Herald

Suicide now the leading cause of death for tweens and teens

Youth suicide rate increases 68 per cent.

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Telangana govt doesn't have time to listen to youth on paper leak issue: Rahul Gandhi

Ahead of the upcoming Telangana assembly polls, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi slammed the Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) government in Telangana on Sunday, stating that the latter doesn't have the time to listen to the youth of the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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KCR running the most corrupt government: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi attacked KCR for alleged corruption in Telangana, questioning him on money stolen from Kaleshwaram and land snatched from farmers. He asked why MLAs were taking ₹3 lakh cut from Dalit Bandhu Scheme and why 8,000 farmers had committed suicide. He encouraged an elderly woman to sing a song…

The Conversation

Financial crises damage people’s mental health – our global review shows who is worst affected

Financial crises are periods characterised by devastating losses of income, work, a certain future, and a stable family life. The effect on mental health can be catastrophic. But what does the evidence tell us about who is most at risk, and in what ways?

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Māori suicide rates remain too high – involving whānau more in coronial inquiries should be a priority

Rates of suicide in Aotearoa have remained stubbornly high, despite government efforts to address the issue through the suicide prevention strategy and action plan and other measures.

The Hindu

Two Railway officials in Mysuru division found dead

Two railway personnel commit suicide in Mysuru Division of South Western Railway. Prabhu (45, Chikkajajur, Chitradurga) run over by train at Mysuru station; Arun Kumar Amar (42, Bihar) commits suicide at Kumsi station. Police investigating; Amar due to be relieved on selection for govt job in home state. Arogya Sahayavani…

The Texas Tribune

In Texas’ Panhandle, a long-awaited oasis for mental health care is springing up

The region that includes Amarillo, a Panhandle city of more than 200,000 people, and surrounding towns has long been a mental health care desert. Officials hope a new $159 million hospital can help reduce a massive spike in suicide attempts.

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