Global Methanol Poisoning Crisis Kills Thousands
Exclusive report on the global methanol poisoning crisis, from a British traveller's death in Laos to thousands of unreported fatalities worldwide. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
Exclusive report on the global methanol poisoning crisis, from a British traveller's death in Laos to thousands of unreported fatalities worldwide. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
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The Foreign Office has updated travel advice for 11 countries due to deadly methanol poisoning risks from counterfeit alcohol. Learn how to stay safe on holiday.
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The FCDO warns of a surge in serious methanol poisoning from alcohol in India. Nearly a million UK tourists visit annually. Know the symptoms and act fast.
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Foreign Office warns travellers of 'highly toxic' methanol in cocktails across eight new countries. Learn the symptoms and how to stay safe abroad. Check travel advice now.
A leading professor warns that severe hangover symptoms could be deadly methanol poisoning. Learn the critical signs and which holiday destinations pose the highest risk.
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British tourists warned about potentially fatal methanol-laced alcohol in popular destinations. Learn how to spot counterfeit drinks and protect yourself while travelling.
UK travellers to Japan urged to exercise extreme caution after multiple cases of methanol poisoning from contaminated alcoholic drinks, with some victims suffering permanent health damage.
British holidaymakers warned about deadly methanol-laced alcohol in Turkey and other destinations as Foreign Office updates travel advice following multiple fatalities.
A US woman has been sentenced to prison after using poison on her husband, claiming she was following advice from an AI chatbot. The disturbing case raises questions about technology's role in criminal behaviour.
Queensland police launch criminal investigation after baby suffers suspected poisoning at Townsville University Hospital. Authorities confirm deliberate contamination is being treated as potential criminal matter.
A 24-year-old female law student at Oxford University stands accused of poisoning four individuals in what prosecutors describe as deliberate 'pleasure killings' that have shocked the academic community.
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São Paulo Governor Tarcisio de Freitas faces intense backlash after making inappropriate jokes about methanol-contaminated alcohol that has killed 39 people and left dozens blind.