MLA's explosive drug policy speech sparks debate
BC MLA Stephanie Higginson delivers impassioned speech challenging Canada's approach to substance use, arguing current policies cause more harm than the drugs themselves.
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Police officer charged with GBH over ex-Greens candidate assault
A senior constable from New South Wales police faces grievous bodily harm charges following an alleged assault on Hannah Thomas, a former Greens candidate, in what's being described as a disturbing case of police brutality.
Father jailed for grooming schoolgirl who self-harmed
A manipulative father who groomed a vulnerable schoolgirl has been sentenced to prison after his victim began self-harming. Read the disturbing details of this grooming case.
First UK jailing for online grooming encouraging self-harm
Karl Davies becomes first person in Britain convicted under new online safety laws for grooming a child and encouraging self-harm in disturbing social media case.
ChatGPT blocks mental health and erotica content
OpenAI introduces new restrictions on ChatGPT, blocking content related to mental health crises, erotica, and self-harm in a major policy shift affecting UK users.
HIV 'Bluetoothing' blood-sharing crisis spreads
A dangerous new practice called 'flashblood' or 'Bluetoothing' where drug users share HIV-infected blood is accelerating transmission rates across East Africa and Pacific Islands, warn health experts.
Lockdowns caused 'catastrophic' child mental health crisis
Official inquiry hears devastating evidence that pandemic restrictions caused unprecedented harm to young people's mental wellbeing, with eating disorders and self-harm cases surging.
Urgent Beta-Blocker Warning Over Suicide Risk Link
EXCLUSIVE: A major new study reveals a shocking link between widely prescribed beta-blockers and a dramatic rise in suicide and self-harm attempts. Experts issue an urgent call for patient review and heightened monitoring.
Welder's 'blind rage' attack leaves victim with life-changing injuries
A brutal and unprovoked attack by welder Liam Thorpe, fuelled by 'blind rage', left a man with catastrophic injuries including a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain. The shocking court case reveals the details of the vicious assault in Hull.
KC: Legal Aid Reform 'Astonishing Act of Self-Harm'
In a scathing critique, Thomas Ross KC warns that removing specialist criminal barristers from the Legal Aid Agency's advisory panel is a catastrophic move that will undermine fair trials and worsen the crisis in the UK's justice system.
QLD Gov to Ban Pill Testing, Defying Health Experts
The Queensland government has announced a controversial ban on pill testing services, drawing fierce criticism from health experts who warn it will put young lives at risk at music festivals and events.
Meta Whistleblowers Expose VR 'Psychological Torture'
Shocking internal documents from Meta reveal a corporate culture prioritising profit over user safety, with VR testers reporting severe psychological harm and a 'move fast and break things' mantra applied to human wellbeing.
Australia's £15bn Gambling Addiction Crisis Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals Australia's severe gambling crisis, with adults losing a staggering £15 billion annually. Discover the human stories behind the statistics and the urgent calls for reform.
Celebrity Betting Ads Target Children as Young as 11
Shocking research exposes how children are being bombarded with celebrity-endorsed betting ads, with 1 in 10 youngsters tempted to gamble. Experts demand immediate government action.
Therapists: AI Mental Health Chatbots Risk 'Significant Harm'
Leading UK therapists warn that the rapid proliferation of AI-powered mental health apps is providing dangerously inadequate and potentially harmful advice, with calls for urgent government regulation.
Denmark PM apologises for contraceptive device harm scandal
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issues a historic state apology to thousands of women harmed by the Gynæcare MiniStar contraceptive device, acknowledging decades of physical and psychological suffering ignored by health authorities.
Social media still pushing suicide content - shock report
A damning investigation reveals social media giants continue to recommend harmful content to vulnerable users, despite promises to improve safety measures.
Kids exposed to violent porn via dangerous algorithms
A new study reveals how harmful algorithms are pushing violent and degrading pornography to children online, raising urgent concerns about digital safety.
Instagram faces backlash over child safety concerns
Meta's Instagram is under scrutiny as new reports reveal the platform may be promoting harmful content to minors, sparking calls for stricter regulations.
Netflix Fans Revolted by 'Disgusting' TV Scene
Viewers of a popular Netflix series are expressing outrage over a graphic scene involving bodily fluids, with many calling it 'unnecessary' and 'gross'.
Verbal abuse in childhood harms adult mental health
New research shows that children subjected to verbal abuse face higher risks of depression, anxiety, and self-harm in adulthood.
Mystery illness makes patient gouge out own eye
A shocking medical case reveals a patient who gouged out their own eye due to an unidentified neurological disorder. Doctors remain baffled by the rare condition.
Nudifying Apps Exploit Children, Warns Commissioner
Children's Commissioner Rachel de Souza exposes the alarming spread of AI-powered 'nudifying' apps targeting minors, urging immediate action to protect young people from digital harm.
UK prison crisis: homicides and self-harm soar
Shocking new figures expose a deepening crisis in UK prisons, with record levels of violence, self-harm, and homicides. Experts warn of a system buckling under pressure.
Cities Pay Meth Addicts to Stay Sober – Does It Work?
A radical initiative in Democrat-run cities offers cash incentives to meth addicts to remain drug-free, sparking fierce debate over effectiveness and ethics.
Nurse burns husband in firepit horror
A nurse has admitted to causing grievous bodily harm after her husband was horrifically burned when she poured petrol on a firepit, causing an explosion. The victim suffered life-changing injuries in the terrifying blaze.
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