Suicides

Eight attempted suicides during US aircraft carrier's extended mission

FILE PHOTO: Personnel and aircraft on the deck of the U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln as it sails toward Laem Chabang Port before docking for a rest stop following a long deployment in the Middle East, in Chonburi province, Thailand, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File Photo

8 sailors in USS Lincoln strike group attempted suicide, navy says

The Lincoln with its crew of about 5,000 sailors has spent more than 300 days at sea.

School-age suicides in South Korea rise 65% in 5 years

In June, the South Korean government announced a nationwide strategy for teenage suicide prevention.

Prince William to be joined by sports stars to launch suicide prevention initiative

The issue of mental health and suicide prevention is one of Prince William’s key campaigning strands.

Forum: If we ask someone how they are, we must be prepared to listen to the answer

A mother lost her son to suicide. Now she fears what being 30 and unemployed means for her other

In 2024, suicide deaths among people aged 30 to 39 rose 50 per cent to 99, up from 66 the year before.

Unseen, misunderstood and alone: Why are suicide deaths rising among those in their 30s?

Suicide deaths among adults in their 30s rose by 50 per cent from 66 cases in 2023 to 99 in 2024.

British media skewered for ‘hounding’ black academic Jason Arday

Supporters leave flowers and photographs after taking part in a vigil for the late Cambridge professor Jason Arday.

Instagram rolls out parental support alerts globally for teen safety

The alerts are designed to inform parents that their teen may need support, while providing resources to help them manage the issue.

Brazil suspends Discord live streams after teen suicide

Brazil’s data protection agency has ordered Discord to suspend live streams, after a teen girl was allegedly incited to commit suicide during a broadcast.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.