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Teen suicide puts AI chatbots in the hot seat
In the spotlight A Florida mom has targeted custom AI chatbot platform Character.AI and Google in a lawsuit over her son's death
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Irish flight attendant breaks silence after 'distressing' Dubai charges dropped
Speed Read Tori Towey was charged with attempted suicide and consuming alcohol after being attacked in her home
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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A history of self-immolation as 'extreme' act of protest
The Explainer US airman setting himself on fire in Washington is the latest in long line of shocking such incidents
By Austin Chen, The Week UK Published
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What's behind rise in duo euthanasia?
Under The Radar The 'saddest deaths of all' have stirred controversy in the Netherlands
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The dangerous search for bodies in the River Thames
The Explainer Retrieving corpses is difficult due to 'massive' tidal range and fast current of deep, dark water
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Afghanistan has a growing female suicide problem
Speed Read The Taliban has steadily whittled away women's and girls' rights in Afghanistan over the past 2 years, prompting a surge in depression and suicide
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Mercy killings: what new CPS guidance means for assisted dying law
The Explainer Prosecutors detail circumstances when it is appropriate not to bring charges
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Jobs for the boys: does the UK need a minister for men?
Conservative MP calls for dedicated cabinet role to combat 'crisis' in men's mental health and education
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Canada ‘poison seller’ linked to 88 deaths in the UK
Speed Read Father whose son took his own life has criticised police inaction despite ‘clear warning signs’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Brit found hanged in Doha hotel ‘tortured by Qatar police’
Speed Read Qatar authorities recorded Marc Bennett’s death as suicide but British coroner found no evidence of suicidal intent
By The Week Staff Published
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Jean-Luc Brunel: the Jeffrey Epstein trafficking suspect found dead
Why Everyone’s Talking About Modelling agent and associate of billionaire paedophile thought to have hanged himself in Paris cell
By The Week Staff Published
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‘With Andrew Neil gone, GB News is no longer a serious enterprise’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Coronavirus: is loneliness a hidden lockdown killer?
Speed Read Suicides and attempted suicides appearing to be increasing, police warn
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Why Greenland has banned sale of alcohol in capital during coronavirus crisis
Speed Read Government introduces restriction in Nuuk amid fears about rising violence against children
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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