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Australian Teen Dies From Suspected Tainted Alcohol In Laos

Tragic deaths of Australian teens in Laos due to suspected methanol poisoning spark international concern and scrutiny on tainted alcohol cases in the region.

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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.

International Business Times

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.

Bangkok Post

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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

Evening Standard

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

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

The Independent UK

Think you're safe? Silent signs of high cholesterol to watch for

High cholesterol can be very well termed as the "silent killer." It catches on to this name because it rarely shows obvious symptoms until it leads to severe health complications. But how do we detect it before it's too late? By tuning into our bodies and understanding the hidden clues,…

The Times of India

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.

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Denzel Washington opens up about alcohol

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

Salon

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.

Evening Standard

Elle Macpherson Recalls Drinking Vodka From Shattered Bottle

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

Marie Claire

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

The Conversation

Denzel Washington opens up about past struggles with drugs and alcohol: ‘I’ve done a lot of damage’

‘I haven’t had a thimble’s worth since,’ Washington says of his decision to quit alcohol a decade ago

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Aussie women gravely ill from tainted booze in Laos

Two young Australian women are fighting for their lives in Thai hospitals after drinking tainted alcohol in the tourist town of Vang Vieng in Laos.

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Australian Tourists In Thailand For Suspected Alcohol Poisoning

Two Australian tourists in Thailand receive treatment for suspected alcohol poisoning from tainted drinks in Laos. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade ...

The Independent UK

Australian tourists hospitalized after apparent severe alcohol poisoning in Laos party town

Two Australian tourists are being treated in Thailand for suspected severe alcohol poisoning after apparently consuming tainted drinks in neighboring Laos

The Independent UK

Teens fighting for their lives after reports of methanol-laced drinks in gap year hotspot

Methanol has been known to be used as a cheap alternative to alcoholic drinks

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International Business Times UK

Experts Say You Should Completely Quit Drinking Alcohol At 65 To Ward Off Alzheimers

Occasional alcohol consumption can harm brain health, especially after 65. Although dementia risk increases with age, lifestyle changes can help prevent it.

The Guardian - UK

Taxing times for wine lovers

Alcohol duty and how it affects the way wines taste – and are made

Reason

Chicago Mayor Johnson's Budget Betrayal Would Raise Taxes on Small Businesses

A proposed alcohol tax hike will hit immigrant-owned liquor stores while city spending on nonessential projects remains high.

Evening Standard

Heaven nightclub shut after bouncer charged with raping drunk woman who had been turned away

The woman was allegedly ignored by the other club security staff when she tried to report the assault

The Guardian - UK

There’s more to chardonnay than Bridget Jones

Have you tried chardonnay lately? You’ll find it crisper and lower in alcohol than it was in its 90s pomp

The Independent UK

No 10 apologises after meat and alcohol served at Downing Street Diwali celebration

New Labour prime minister Keir Starmer attended event to mark the festival of lights

Evening Standard

No10 sorry for serving meat and alcohol at Diwali celebration

Sir Keir Starmer’s team says sorry after gaffe at annual reception two weeks ago

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