Schoolgirl, 15, dies after drinking gin laced with deadly methanol that she & pal bought to celebrate Christmas holiday

A 15-YEAR-OLD schoolgirl has died after drinking gin laced with methanol during New Years celebrations in Brazil. Soffia Del ...

I went out for cocktails & woke up BLIND fighting for my life… I thought it was panic attack but truth was more sinister

CELEBRATING her pal’s birthday with an evening of cocktails at a popular bar, Radharani Domingos Telles had no idea she was ...
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6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. What is it and why was it in drinks?

There are three main types of alcohol: ethanol, methanol and isopropyl. Ethanol is what is found in consumer spirits and is the only one intended for consumption. Isopropanol is the main ingredient in ...

Travellers issued major warning if they plan to visit any of these 28 countries

The Foreign Office has warned travellers of a serious threat in holiday hotspots, urging them to be extra cautious.
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Brazilians avoid drinking after authorities confirm methanol poisoning cases, including 1 death

SAO PAULO (AP) — Friday night was anything but typical at a bar near Paulista Avenue, one of Sao Paulo’s busiest areas and a popular destination for tourists. Nearly every table was ordering beer, ...

Warning over 28 countries for UK travellers - full list

UK travellers have been sent a warning. The Foreign Office has 28 countries on its warning list where methanol poisoning ...