Suspected Mass Methanol

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Minneapolis shooting sparks outrage as suspect is charged but not arrested

A white Minneapolis man was charged with attempted murder Thursday after allegedly shooting his Black neighbor in the neck for touching a tree following an ongoing dispute, but the failure of ...

Ship with suspected toxic waste returns to Albania

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Early ballots burned in suspected attacks in Washington and Oregon

Hundreds of ballots damaged in fires that police believe are linked and vehicle involved has reportedly been identified. US politics live – latest updates Hundreds of early ballots cast for ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Southport attack suspect in court on terror charge

Axel Rudakubana appears on charges of producing ricin and possessing a study of an al-Qaeda manual.

Trio charged over suspected international PPE fraud

The trio, including a husband and wife, are charged after a National Crime Agency investigation.

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

Philippine police say three suspects in the kidnapping of an American in the country’s south have been arrested and they believe the victim is still alive

World - ABC News - October 30

North Korea fires banned missile in longest flight yet

The test shows that Pyongyang is building weapons that "fire farther and higher", Seoul says.

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

Police in the Philippines said Wednesday that they had arrested three suspects in the kidnapping of an American and that they believe the victim is still alive.

Outrage in Nigeria as young suspects collapse in court

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Suspected homicide of politician shocks Antigua and Barbuda

Prime minister of Caribbean island expresses ‘deep shock and sadness’ at death of MP Asot Michael. The prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda has expressed “deep shock and sadness” after the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Suzy Lamplugh murder suspect dies in prison

John Cannan was serving a life sentence for the murder of Bristol woman Shirley Banks.

Suspect in custody following spate of stabbing attacks in Seattle: Police

A suspect is in custody after five people were stabbed in Seattle on Friday, police said.

Turkish man accused of being major supplier of Channel smuggling boats arrested

The man was held in Amsterdam after an operation by the National Crime Agency and Dutch and Belgian police.

Inquest opens into death of Suzy Lamplugh suspect

John Cannan was serving a life sentence for the murder of Shirley Banks. He died in HMP Full Sutton.

Trial for Laken Riley murder suspect begins in Georgia

The trial has begun for Jose Ibarra, the man accused of murdering Laken Riley, a nursing student whose body was found on the University of Georgia campus. Riley's death in February became a ...

Germany suspects sabotage behind severed undersea cables

The two countries say they are "deeply concerned" as they raise the possibility of sabotage.

Hamas-linked security forces kneecap suspected profiteers in Gaza

Rampant aid theft prompts former authorities to attempt price controls and shoot rule-breakers as starvation looms

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Latest in Suspected Mass Methanol

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

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

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

Briton Simone White dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

What is methanol and how does it affect the body?

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?

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

Minneapolis shooting sparks outrage as suspect is charged but not arrested

Ship with suspected toxic waste returns to Albania

Early ballots burned in suspected attacks in Washington and Oregon

Southport attack suspect in court on terror charge

Trio charged over suspected international PPE fraud

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

North Korea fires banned missile in longest flight yet

Philippine police arrest suspects in the kidnapping of an American

Outrage in Nigeria as young suspects collapse in court

Suspected homicide of politician shocks Antigua and Barbuda

Suzy Lamplugh murder suspect dies in prison

Suspect in custody following spate of stabbing attacks in Seattle: Police

Turkish man accused of being major supplier of Channel smuggling boats arrested

Inquest opens into death of Suzy Lamplugh suspect

Trial for Laken Riley murder suspect begins in Georgia

Germany suspects sabotage behind severed undersea cables

Hamas-linked security forces kneecap suspected profiteers in Gaza

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