Woman dies by chainsaw suicide in French shopping centre
A woman in her 60s took her own life with an electric chainsaw in a French DIY store carpark. The incident follows two other recent suicides linked to bullying in France.
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NFL Star's Powerful Message on Grief After Teammate Suicide
Dallas Cowboys' Solomon Thomas opens up about coping with teammate Marshawn Kneeland's tragic death and shares crucial mental health advice for athletes.
Assisted Dying Bill Drives Palliative Care Funding Talks
As Parliament debates assisted dying legislation, a £100m hospice investment and improved end-of-life care choices take centre stage. Discover how this affects UK families.
Lords accused of sabotaging assisted dying bill
Exclusive: House of Lords faces public outrage as poll reveals 60% oppose blocking assisted dying bill after Commons approval. Terminally ill campaigners warn of existential crisis for unelected chamber.
Terminally ill grandmother urges peers on assisted dying
An 82-year-old with an inoperable brain tumour urges House of Lords peers to show compassion and support the Terminally Ill Adults Bill for assisted dying choice.
Record 900 amendments tabled for assisted dying Bill
The House of Lords debates the assisted dying Bill amid warnings against delay tactics. With over 900 amendments tabled, peers are urged to respect the democratic mandate. Read the latest.
Surgeon laughs over 'sacrificing grannies' assisted dying remarks
Consultant neurosurgeon Dr Henry Marsh chuckled when questioned about his controversial 'sacrificing grannies' comments during a Parliamentary committee on assisted dying. Read the full story.
Peers table 942 amendments to halt assisted dying bill
House of Lords faces democratic crisis as peers attempt to filibuster assisted dying legislation with nearly 1,000 amendments. Critics warn move undermines Commons mandate.
Dying Man's Plea as Lords Flood Assisted Dying Bill
Terminally ill patients fear the Assisted Dying Bill is being sabotaged by a record 942 Lords amendments. Read their heartbreaking plea for a peaceful death.
Dignitas widow finds peace amid assisted dying debate
Louise Shackleton, investigated after husband's assisted death, speaks of finding peace as Lords debate historic bill that could legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
Victoria Labor needs One Nation for assisted dying bill
In a dramatic political twist, Victoria's Labor government has been forced to rely on One Nation and crossbench MPs to pass controversial voluntary assisted dying legislation after a major factional split within its own party.
Ex-Minister's assisted dying buffer zones face backlash
Ex-Green minister Patrick Harvie's controversial proposal for 150-metre protest buffer zones around assisted dying facilities sparks heated debate in Scottish Parliament, with critics warning of free speech implications.
Family Sues OpenAI After Teen's Suicide Following ChatGPT Chat
Exclusive: A British teenager's tragic suicide followed an extended conversation with ChatGPT about self-harm, sparking a landmark lawsuit against OpenAI and raising urgent questions about AI safety protocols.
Pathologist: Assisted Dying Safeguards Too Weak
Exclusive: Britain's former top forensic expert warns that proposed assisted dying laws could see panels similar to those investigating Harold Shipman making life-or-death decisions with inadequate protections for vulnerable patients.
Widow: Legalise assisted dying after husband's agony
A grieving widow shares her husband's final days of unbearable pain and calls for urgent law reform on assisted dying in Britain.
Colombia legalises assisted dying in Supreme Court ruling
In a groundbreaking move, Colombia's Supreme Court has expanded euthanasia rights, making it the first Latin American nation to legalise assisted dying for non-terminally ill patients. Discover the implications of this historic judgement.
Coroner's warning after unfit driver kills couple
A coroner has demanded immediate action on medically unfit drivers after a couple returning from church bell-ringing were killed by a motorist with multiple health conditions. Discover the full story behind this preventable tragedy.
Youth Suicide Rates Up 50% in Decade
Shocking new data reveals a devastating 50% increase in suicide rates among children and young people in England over the past ten years, with experts calling for urgent mental health reforms.
British families accuse Swiss clinic of unjustified euthanasia
British families demand justice as loved ones allegedly euthanised by Swiss clinic Pegasos without adequate medical justification, raising serious questions about cross-border end-of-life practices.
Seattle suicide linked to German online group investigation
Jay Taylor's family reveals how a secretive online community allegedly encouraged his suicide while German authorities investigate the group's organiser.
Mum wakes from flu coma to find she's given birth
A mother's ordinary flu turned into a life-threatening ordeal when she was placed in a medically-induced coma for two weeks, waking to discover she'd delivered her baby while unconscious.
No prosecution for wife in assisted dying case
A British woman will not face criminal charges after travelling with her terminally ill husband to a Swiss assisted dying clinic, in a landmark decision that reignites the debate over UK end-of-life laws.
Mother's plea after daughter's suicide reveals service failures
Jenni Wilmott shares devastating story of daughter Jasmine's struggle with mental health services before taking her own life, calling for urgent system reforms.
Widow cleared in Dignitas husband death case
A British widow breathes relief as prosecutors drop her criminal case after accompanying her terminally ill husband to Dignitas for an assisted death. Read the emotional story of love and legal limbo.
Charlene White reveals father's suicide on Loose Women
ITV presenter Charlene White opens up about her father's tragic suicide and how it shaped her advocacy for mental health awareness on national television.
Mother finds teen daughter dead after NHS mental health failures
Exclusive: An 18-year-old girl took her own life after being discharged from NHS mental health services despite her family's desperate warnings. Her heartbroken mother shares their story to prevent similar tragedies.
Prince William's suicide prevention mission after widow's plea
The Prince of Wales launches urgent mental health initiative following emotional encounter with widow whose husband took his own life, pledging royal support for suicide prevention charities.
Kerry Katona becomes mother's carer after bad fall
Former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona opens up about becoming her mother Sue's full-time carer following a serious accident that's brought them closer than ever.
Brandreth's emotional final visit to Esther Rantzen
This Morning's Gyles Brandreth shares poignant details of his last visit to Dame Esther Rantzen before her assisted dying journey, revealing their emotional final conversation and unwavering friendship.
Hunter S. Thompson's Suicide Pact Revealed
New details emerge about the dramatic suicide pact and final moments of legendary journalist Hunter S. Thompson, whose death shocked the literary world.
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