Mass Methanol Poisoning

Fourth tourist dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.

Six people are dead after a suspected mass methanol poisoning at a backpacker party town. What went wrong in Laos?

As authorities detain a hostel owner in Vang Vieng, expert says the recent deaths are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’. Vang Vieng is an unlikely party hub.. Surrounded by striking limestone mountains ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

As well as Simone White, two Danes, an American and two Australians have died after incident in town popular with backpackers. A British lawyer is among six people to have died in a suspected mass ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Sixth foreign tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Holly Bowles died in hospital more than a week after first falling ill in a Laos tourist town.

Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday

Tributes to lawyer killed in suspected mass poisoning

Simone White's law firm said she was a "dear friend and colleague" who would be "sincerely missed".

Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday

Melbourne teen Bianca Jones dies in hospital after suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

US State Department also confirms American’s death in Vang Vieng, where Jones and friend Holly Bowles fell critically ill. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

‘It was carnage’: students describe suspected mass food poisoning at New Zealand university

Reports of vomit streaming down windows as more than 100 University of Canterbury students fall ill, with cause of stomach bug being investigated. A mass outbreak of suspected food poisoning has ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Mass poisoning blamed on tainted alcohol, with American among four tourists dead

An American citizen has died at a popular adventure spot in Laos where alcohol tainted with methanol has been blamed for a spate of poisonings in recent days.

Briton Simone White dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

The 28-year-old lawyer becomes the fifth person to die from suspected methanol poisoning.

What is methanol and how does it affect the body?

Travellers are being warned of the dangers after six tourists in Laos died from methanol poisoning.

Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday

To China, Trump is ‘poison’

To the dismay of Chinese leaders who already had to deal with Trump for four years, they have not gotten the preferred outcome and are not looking forward to another term.

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Fake-alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia's methanol problem

The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of bootleg alcohol.

The Papers: Netanyahu faces arrest and 'lawyer dies from methanol in drink'

Friday's papers are led by the arrest warrant issued by the ICC and the death of a British lawyer in Laos.

Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday

6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. Why was it in drinks?

Two Australian teenagers and a British woman have died from suspected methanol poisoning after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos

Health - ABC News - Yesterday

Free shots and beer buckets in party town at centre of suspected methanol deaths

Six foreign tourists have died after apparently drinking contaminated alcohol in a remote Laos party town.

Is a ‘Green’ Revolution Poisoning India’s Capital?

India promised to burn its trash mountains and safely turn them into electricity. But a New York Times investigation found hazardous levels of toxic substances around homes, playgrounds and schools.

World - The New York Times - November 9

Anti-terror boss thought Skripal poisoning could be 'act of war'

Neil Basu says the "true horror" of the deadly poison was not knowing what to look for.

Poisoned Mail and Panic Buttons: Welcome to the 2024 Election

An increasingly polarized nation has brought heightened risks ahead of election day, along with heightened opportunities for American businesses to protect our election systems.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Disguised GP jailed for inheritance row poisoning

Thomas Kwan injected a toxin that caused a flesh-eating disease, pretending it was a Covid jab.

Police told 'no ex-spy' in Novichok poisoning area

Sergei Skripal and his daughter were found slumped on a bench in Salisbury after being poisoned in 2018.

Woman linked to 14 poisoning murders is sentenced to death

Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.

World - CBS News - 3 days ago

6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. What is it and why was it in drinks?

Two Australian teenagers and a British woman have died from suspected methanol poisoning after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Mass deportation could cost billions

Bankrolling mass deportation would be costly. It would also require a lot more manpower.

Americans want mass deportations, period

If you’re watching MSNBC or CNN, the degree to which the idea of “mass deportations” will ruin the economy fluctuates by the hour. You'll hear some claims that it is merely damaging, then others ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings stays silent in court on new poison and terror charges

The teen charged with killing three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class appeared in court to face new charges of possessing a deadly poison ...

World - ABC News - October 30

Medic assumed drug overdose, Russian spy poisoning inquiry hears

Paramedics found Sergei and Yulia Skrippal in an area known to be frequented by drug abusers.

Deadly food poisoning sparks xenophobic shop attacks in South Africa

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Doctor who poisoned his mother's partner gets 31 years in prison

Dr. Thomas Kwan who was disgruntled about his inheritance disguised himself as a nurse to inject Patrick O'Hara with a flesh-eating poison.

Latest in Mass Methanol Poisoning

Fourth tourist dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

Six people are dead after a suspected mass methanol poisoning at a backpacker party town. What went wrong in Laos?

British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Sixth foreign tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Tributes to lawyer killed in suspected mass poisoning

Melbourne teen Bianca Jones dies in hospital after suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

‘It was carnage’: students describe suspected mass food poisoning at New Zealand university

Mass poisoning blamed on tainted alcohol, with American among four tourists dead

Briton Simone White dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

What is methanol and how does it affect the body?

To China, Trump is ‘poison’

Fake-alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia's methanol problem

The Papers: Netanyahu faces arrest and 'lawyer dies from methanol in drink'

6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. Why was it in drinks?

Free shots and beer buckets in party town at centre of suspected methanol deaths

Is a ‘Green’ Revolution Poisoning India’s Capital?

Anti-terror boss thought Skripal poisoning could be 'act of war'

Poisoned Mail and Panic Buttons: Welcome to the 2024 Election

Disguised GP jailed for inheritance row poisoning

Police told 'no ex-spy' in Novichok poisoning area

Woman linked to 14 poisoning murders is sentenced to death

6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. What is it and why was it in drinks?

Mass deportation could cost billions

Americans want mass deportations, period

Teen charged in UK dance class stabbings stays silent in court on new poison and terror charges

Medic assumed drug overdose, Russian spy poisoning inquiry hears

Deadly food poisoning sparks xenophobic shop attacks in South Africa

Doctor who poisoned his mother's partner gets 31 years in prison

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