ChatGPT and AI accused of role in murder in first-of-its-kind suit: ‘This isn’t Terminator... it’s Total Recall’ The lawsuit is seeking damages for several claims, including wrongful death The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
‘The last time my son was seen he stepped onto a train. He was never heard from again’ SAFECALL: Kevin Gosden tells Tara Cobham about the disappearance of his 14-year-old son Andrew almost two decades ago, as he backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
Reality TV contestant remembered as cause of death confirmed If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email [email protected], or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch. The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
One in four teens turning to AI chatbots for mental health support, study finds Children affected by serious violence were even more likely to seek help online The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
Charities warn new single-sex space guidance poses ‘major risk’ to mental health of trans people Leading charities including Mind and Samaritans say they are ‘deeply concerned’ by proposed guidance The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025
Man who died after falling from hot air balloon took his own life, inquest finds Jesus Lato Garzon was described as a ‘much-loved son, family member and friend’ The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025
Naga Munchetty shares distressing content warning with BBC Breakfast viewers The presenter, 50, shared a warning over a BBC Breakfast segment Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025
Mom demands answers after Texas A&M student mysteriously found dead hours after football tailgate Brianna Aguilera’s mother, Stephanie Rodriguez, says police are ignoring her daughter’s texts from that night, saying she’d been fighting with another woman The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025
‘My abusive ex-partner racked up debts in my name and left our children and me with nothing’ Nearly 4 million children are believed to be affected by economic abuse in UK homes The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025
Dignitas founder dies by assisted suicide days before 93rd birthday Minelli founded the Dignitas organisation in 1998 after decades working as a journalist and lawyer The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025
Jessie J walks back 2014 comments about bisexuality ‘phase’: ‘I’m sure it hurt her’ ‘Price Tag’ artist says she didn’t ‘want a label on it’ but she’s ‘always going to be attracted to women’ The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025
How a stranger stopped me from taking my own life as a missing child A musician and public speaker who disappeared from home multiple times has opened up about the moment a stranger stopped him from taking his own life as a missing child. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025
Post Malone pays tribute to NFL star during Thanksgiving show If you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org to access online chat from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.… The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025
‘My undiagnosed ADHD was biggest catalyst in going missing – why aren’t we talking about it?’ SAFECALL: As The Independent launches SafeCall – a new service to help bring missing young people to safety – Tara Cobham speaks to support worker J Grange, who is calling for tailored support for neurodivergent children at risk of disappearing, just as he once was The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025 Utah dad charged with child torture after taking his small children on mountain hike, ending with two of them unconscious A now-deactivated GoFundMe page initially called Utah father-of-three Micah Smith a hero for saving his kids during a storm on their dangerous hike
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025 Pair guilty of £1.38 million jewellery shop robbery linked to manager’s suicide Oliver White, who was tied up and put in a headlock during the raid, took his own life the next day as a direct result of the incident, a court heard
Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025 Douglas Booth says his dad 'tragically took his own life' earlier this year ‘I’ve struggled to find the words for this loss,’ the actor said in an emotional post on Instagram
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025 Ethan Browne, son of musician Jackson Browne, dies aged 52 Model and actor appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone as an infant, accompanied by his famous father
Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025 Freddy Brazier says he ‘attempted to end it all’ in manic episode as he opens up about mental health battle The son of late reality TV star Jade Goody revealed he spent his 18th birthday in a psychiatric ward
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025 Elderly passenger dies after falling overboard on Disney cruise The ship searched the Tasman Sea for more than five hours on Saturday
The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025 ‘We have to stay calm in high emotion’: What it’s really like to answer a call from a missing child Every day, helpline workers from Missing People speak to children who have gone missing, their heartbroken loved ones, or those who feel like they want to disappear. The Independent heard from those picking up the phone and helping bring young people back to safety
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2025 Paul Gascoigne reflects on ‘rock bottom’ moment of his life Gascoigne had failed to make the England squad as he was grappling with the alcohol-related death of a close friend
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 MAFS’ Ella Morgan: Murder of trans teenager made me fight for my existence Married at First Sight (MAFS) star Ella Morgan has revealed how the murder of Brianna Ghey inspired her to speak openly about her experience of being transgender to honour those who do not “get to live their life authentically.”
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025 Will boxing ever accept disruptor Jake Paul? Anthony Joshua fight will finally answer difficult question Comment: The YouTuber-turned-boxer continues to take his sporting venture further than anyone could have expected, and will soon share a ring with Joshua
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 Family sues for $37 million after elderly Vietnam vet fatally shoots self in VA hospital room Exclusive: ‘He didn’t go to the VA to harm himself, he went to get medical care,’ attorney Daniel Goldfaden told The Independent of Roy Fred Giddens, Jr.’s death. ‘It did not need to happen. It was completely avoidable.’