Suicide – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Aaron Bushnell, madman or prophetic voice?

Posted on March 3, 2024March 3, 2024By Editor

The Grayzone’s Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate weigh into the debate around the motives behind active duty Air Force member Aaron Bushnell’s extreme act of protest … Read More >Aaron Bushnell, madman or prophetic voice?

Shows

The growing use of euthanasia

Posted on April 12, 2023April 12, 2023By Editor

Canada is to start allowing legal euthanasia for the mentally ill. The country already allows assisted suicide for those who are terminally ill. On this episode of 360 View we take a look at how other parts of the world are handling assisted dying, as well as the religious and other arguments either against or for the practice. … Read More >The growing use of euthanasia

USA

Study warns of rise in US suicides

Posted on February 12, 2023February 12, 2023By Editor

The number of Americans taking their own lives in 2021 came close to the peak seen in 2018, the CDC says. … Read More >Study warns of rise in US suicides

USA

Shooter rams US Capitol barricade

Posted on August 18, 2022August 18, 2022By Editor

Police say the suspect opened fire before killing himself as officers approached. … Read More >Shooter rams US Capitol barricade

USA

String of suicides prompts relocation of US sailors

Posted on May 6, 2022May 6, 2022By Editor

Over 200 personnel have been re-housed from the USS George Washington aircraft carrier. … Read More >String of suicides prompts relocation of US sailors

World

Australian health official flees press conference after question over spike in teen suicides, as Victoria locks down AGAIN

Posted on August 21, 2021August 21, 2021By Editor

Victoria’s chief health officer abruptly left the stage during a Covid-19 press conference when a reporter asked about a surge in suicides among teenage girls – only for a torrent of recriminations to engulf him on social media. … Read More >Australian health official flees press conference after question over spike in teen suicides, as Victoria locks down AGAIN

Death of John McAfee, bitcoin evangelist and digital outlaw, ruled suicide as family demands second investigation

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021By Editor

Software magnate and bitcoin evangelist John McAfee’s death has been confirmed a suicide, according to a preliminary autopsy conducted in the Spanish prison he had been authorized to leave just hours before his death. … Read More >Death of John McAfee, bitcoin evangelist and digital outlaw, ruled suicide as family demands second investigation

World

1 in 10 Australians in Victoria ‘seriously considered suicide’ during lockdown, 12% used substance abuse to cope – survey

Posted on June 27, 2021June 27, 2021By Editor

One in ten Australians living in the state of Victoria have said they “seriously considered suicide” during the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, according to a new survey. … Read More >1 in 10 Australians in Victoria ‘seriously considered suicide’ during lockdown, 12% used substance abuse to cope – survey

Asia & Pacific

Senior Japanese Olympic Committee official takes own life by jumping in front of subway train – media

Posted on June 8, 2021June 8, 2021By Editor

An official working for Japan’s national Olympic organization has apparently ended his own life in the Tokyo Metro system, a report says. The Olympic Games are set to kick off in Japan’s capital next month. … Read More >Senior Japanese Olympic Committee official takes own life by jumping in front of subway train – media

World

Child suicide attempts increased by up to 200% during pandemic in Canada, warn charities & hospitals

Posted on May 22, 2021May 22, 2021By Editor

The number of young people in Canada who attempted suicide increased by 100 to 200% during the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent restrictions, according to charities and hospitals, which are warning of a youth crisis. … Read More >Child suicide attempts increased by up to 200% during pandemic in Canada, warn charities & hospitals