3 hours ago Eight arrested over Laos methanol poisonings which killed six tourists

All arrested individuals are employees of Nana Backpackers Hostel

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3 hours ago Laos methanol poisoning: Police issue update after six tourists including Brit lawyer die

Vang Vieng police have released an update following the deaths of six tourists including Brit Simone White - and confirmed several members of staff at the Nana Backpacker Hostel have been arrested

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4 hours ago Major development after six foreign tourists died of methanol poisoning at a backpacker hostel in Laos

Multiple staff from a backpacker hotel at the centre of suspected mass poisoning in Laos which have been arrested by police.

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4 hours ago Third Australian fell ill after suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos

Exclusive: Dual national understood to be in stable condition after tragedy which has claimed six livesFull Story podcast: The suspected methanol poisonings in LaosGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA third Australian also fell ill after a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos that has claimed six lives, Guardian Australia has confirmed.Melburnians Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, both 19, died in hospital in Thailand after the tragedy, which also claimed the lives of people from Denmark, the UK and the US.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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When can we put up the Christmas tree? While UK children and parents may have distinct views on when to put up the tree, it appears there's an optimal date to do the ultimate festive ritual.

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25 hours ago Laos methanol poisoning: Chilling details emerge about vodka blamed for deaths of six

Six tourists including British lawyer Simon White, from Kent, tragically died following a mass poisoning at a hostel in Thailand - new details have sparked further questions about the parties at fault

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