Government to tighten law on online suicide drugs
Two young people from Southampton died after taking substances suggested by pro-suicide forums.
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Secret Service shoots armed ‘suicidal’ man near White House
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A Swiss politician was fined for buying pink water pistols online
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How Elon Musk Uses Internet Slang to Marshal His Army of Online Fans
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TikToker jailed in Indonesia for telling Jesus to cut his hair
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DOGE likely subject to open records law, judge rules
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Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of 'Baywatch' icon David Hasselhoff, dies by suicide
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Ex-Philippines President Duterte arrested on ICC warrant over drug killings
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