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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

The Independent UK

Laos poisonings: Sixth tourist dies after drinking 'tainted shots' as hostel manager detained

Six tourists, including Simone White from Orpington, are thought to have died after ingesting tainted alcohol

Evening Standard

How to remove ice from a driveway – and the one method experts say you should never do

What you should and shouldn't use to defrost your paving

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Senior NSW detective found guilty of mid-range drink-driving after NorthConnex crash

Magistrate finds there is not enough evidence to convict officer, known only as AB, on a high range drink-driving charge, court hears

The Guardian - AU

"Alcohol is a depressant, so I got depressed": A poignant interview with the late Chris Cornell

Classic Rock's final interview with Chris Cornell: Grunge superstar, acoustic balladeer, would-be R&B lover-man, drinker

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Fifth tourist dies in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

A British woman who fell ill after drinking contaminated alcohol in Laos has died, the fifth foreign national now suspected to have died in the incident.

Bangkok Post

A Fifth Person Has Died After Drinking Methanol-Laced Alcohol In Laos

A fifth tourist has died after consuming methanol-laced alcohol in Laos. The 28-year-old woman was a British tourist travelling in Asia.

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What is methanol, symptoms of methanol poisoning and how can tourists avoid it after Laos deaths?

Foreign Office advises tourists how to avoid alcohol that may be accidentally toxic or may be counterfeit

The Independent UK

Australian free-to-air TV stations push for more M-rated content hours and watered down child protections

Critics of proposal say it would expose children to inappropriate material and alcohol advertising

The Guardian - AU

Australian Teen Dies From Tainted Alcohol In Laos

Tragic deaths of tourists in Laos due to tainted alcohol prompt travel advisories and highlight dangers of contaminated drinks.

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Four Tourists Die After Suspected Laos Methanol Poisoning

Four foreign tourists have died after a suspected mass methanol poisoning from drinking tainted alcohol at a backpacker hotspot in Laos, Western government officials and media said Thursday.

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Australian teen dies from toxic alcohol in Laos

An Australian teenager died on Thursday after drinking alcohol contaminated with methanol in Laos, the fourth foreign national now suspected to have died in the incident.

Evening Standard

Laos methanol poisoning: London lawyer fifth person to die 'after drinking contaminated shots'

Simone White, 28, reported to have died from methanol poisoning with other Brits hospitalised

The Independent UK

Laos methanol poisoning: Two tourists among four dead at gap year hotspot

Australian19-year-old Bianca Jones died in hospital in Thailand

The Guardian - AU

What is methanol, how does it get into alcoholic drinks and why is it so dangerous?

Poisoning can overload the body with acid, causing vomiting, abdominal pain, unconsciousness and vision loss

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Hennessy Plans to Move Cognac Bottling from France to China in Major Break with Tradition

On Tuesday, French luxury conglomerate LVMH announced that it would be considering plans to shift bottling efforts to China in an attempt to cope with protectionist measures enforced upon imports of European alcohol.

Salon

Denzel Washington opens up about alcohol

The Oscar-winning actor, now 10 years sober, currently stars in "Gladiator II"

Evening Standard

Denise Welch was 'in denial' about how her drug and alcohol use affected son Matty Healy

The actress went completely sober 11 years ago after turning to booze and substances to numb depression which she has experienced throughout her life

Evening Standard

Young drivers warned a ‘little’ drink can ‘risk a lot’

The Government’s new Think! campaign targets 17-24 year-old men.

Marie Claire

Elle Macpherson Recalls Drinking Vodka From Shattered Bottle

The model details her struggle with alcohol use in her new memoir.

Bangkok Post

Hotel booze rules relaxed over New Year

Hotel guests will be allowed to order alcoholic drinks to their rooms from in-house bars and restaurants around the clock over the New Year, according to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

The Conversation

Schoolies means more drink spiking warnings. Why is the burden still on women to stay safe?

Schoolies season is here – and with it, warnings about staying safe while partying. For girls and women, this often means being told to watch their drinks while out at a bar or club to avoid them being spiked.

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