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The Kessler Twins: The German dancer sisters who ended their lives in a 'joint suicide'

Twin dancers Alice and Ellen Kessler, who rose to global fame in the 1950s and performed with Hollywood’s greatest stars, have died together at age 89 in what German police described as a “joint suicide.”

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Germany's dancing Kessler twins die aged 89 by 'joint suicide'

Widely known in Germany as the 'legs of the nation', twins Alice and Ellen Kessler were found dead in their flat near Munich on Monday. Police have now revealed that the 89-year-old sisters died by 'joint assisted suicide.'

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French investigators to probe TikTok over children’s mental health

If the investigation leads to charges and convictions, those found guilty could face several years in prison and fines.

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Suicide rates in Lithuania almost double the EU average, why?

Despite a slow but steady decline, suicide rates in Lithuania remain among the highest in the EU. However, according to the latest data, they have increased again in the last two years. Why is this happening and how does Lithuania compare with other EU countries?

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France

French education system in shock after LGBTQ teacher’s suicide

After facing two years of harassment over her sexuality, a school principal in the central Cantal region of France took her own life on 1 September. In the aftermath of the tragedy, unions and rights groups are leading calls for greater protection for teachers.

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AI chatbots inconsistent in handling queries on suicide, study finds

The researchers called for chatbots to be fine-tuned to ensure their responses are aligned with expert guidance on suicide-related topics.

Finland

Finnish MP found dead in Helsinki parliament in apparent suicide

Finland's parliament is currently in summer recess but Prime Minister Petteri Orpo suspended all political work on Tuesday as a mark of respect.

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ADHD drugs lower risk of suicidal behaviour, car accidents, and crime

Researchers identified consequences of ADHD medication that usually are not discussed in the doctor’s office.

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Inside Slovenia’s debate over its new assisted dying law

Slovenian lawmakers passed an assisted dying bill last month, but opponents are already rallying to repeal it.

United Kingdom

Inquiry: UK Post Office scandal may have led to at least 13 suicides

About 10,000 people are seeking compensation, revealed the first volume of the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry report.

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AI Kurt Cobain: The horror of Instagram's chatbots

Instagram's AI Kurt Cobain chatbot is extremely popular, logging more than 105.5k interactions to date. However, if you look at the conversations, it reveals a disturbing problem...

France

France's National Assembly backs assisted dying bill on first reading

The bill, which received 305 votes in favour and 199 against, will be sent to the Senate for further debate but a definitive vote on the measure could take months.

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French MPs reignite divisive debate over assisted suicide

The end-of-life bill is back in the legislative process after it was interrupted by French President Emmanuel Macron’s dissolution of parliament last year.

Australia

Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre dies at 41

Virginia Giuffre, known for her accusations against Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, has died at 41, her publicist said.

France

French teacher on trial over treatment of pupil who took her own life

The teacher, who maintains her innocence, is reported to have regularly humiliated Evaëlle, 11, in front of her peers.

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Female musicians at high risk of suicide, finds new study

New research from the UK and US has found that the music industry is not a safe profession due to its high risk of suicide and that women in the business are significantly more at risk.