Posts Tagged ‘Alcohol’
Danish Backpackers Who Drank Methanol Tainted Alcohol in Laos Told Friend They Were Vomiting Blood for Hours Before They were Found Dead
Two Danish backpackers who tragically died in a mass poisoning in Laos had messaged a friend, saying they had been vomiting blood for hours, before falling silent. They were later found dead. The two women had drunk alcohol from the same batch which is suspected to have been laced with methanol, a toxic substance. The…
Read MoreCourt Says Man Can’t Be Charged with Drunk Driving Because He Chugged Entire Bottle After Getting Pulled Over
A court has ruled that a South Korean man cannot be charged with drunk driving because he chugged an entire bottle of soju in just 39 seconds after getting pulled over. Latin Times A court has ruled that a South Korean man cannot be charged with drunk driving because he chugged an entire bottle of…
Read MoreUncorking China’s $340B Alcohol Market: A Deep Dive into 2024 Beverage Trends
China’s alcohol market has long been defined by its deep-rooted traditions, with the potent spirit baijiu playing a central role in cultural ceremonies, family gatherings, and business dealings. For years, local spirits dominated the landscape, and drinking was often tied to obligation rather than personal preference. Fast forward to 2024, and the market has undergone…
Read MoreShock In Indian District Where 56 Died From Tainted Alcohol
Plumes of smoke from funeral pyres darkened the sky Monday over the Indian town at the epicentre of a poisoning by a batch of illegal alcohol that has killed 56 and hospitalised more than 100. Wailing relatives mourned the dead, draping flower wreaths on coffins as the community gathered in shock in Kallakurichi district in…
Read MoreDeaths From Indian Toxic Alcohol Rise To More Than 50
The death toll from a batch of toxic illegal alcohol in India has risen to 53, media reported Sunday, as more victims in hospital succumbed to the poisonous brew. Tamil Nadu state Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has said the locally brewed arrack drink was laced with poisonous methanol, killing 37 within hours after they drank…
Read MoreDjokovic Untroubled At French Open As Fans Hit By Alcohol Ban
Novak Djokovic reached the French Open last 32 for the 19th successive year on Thursday as Roland Garros organisers banned alcohol from the stands in an effort to counter growing complaints from players over disrespectful, rowdy fans. Defending champion Djokovic cracked 43 winners past Spain’s 63rd-ranked Roberto Carballes Baena to canter to a 6-4, 6-1,…
Read MoreChina’s crowded wine market offers no lifeline for struggling global industry
AUSTRALIA’S wine industry has cheered news that China will drop anti-dumping tariffs, re-opening its market to imports, but the tougher economic conditions of 2024 are unlikely to deliver the sparkling growth winemakers seek. For two decades, China has driven growth in the global wine industry as many among the hundreds of millions entering its middle…
Read MoreChina’s crowded wine market offers no lifeline for struggling global industry
AUSTRALIA’S wine industry has cheered news that China will drop anti-dumping tariffs, re-opening its market to imports, but the tougher economic conditions of 2024 are unlikely to deliver the sparkling growth winemakers seek. For two decades, China has driven growth in the global wine industry as many among the hundreds of millions entering its middle…
Read MoreEx-Kentucky Teacher’s Aide Admits to Engaging in Sexual Acts with Underage Teens, Tempting One of Them to Sneak Out of Home with Alcohol and Oral Copulation
A former Kentucky teacher’s aide has admitted to having sexual contact with teenage boys, and has pleaded guilty in federal court over the offense. Ellen Phillips, 39, formerly known as Ellen Shell, pleaded guilty in federal court in Lexington on Friday to a charge of attempted online enticement of a minor to engage in criminal…
Read MoreHow Did Zahara Die? Afro-Pop Icon and Beloved ‘Country Girl’ Dies from Liver Problems Following Years of Alcohol Abuse
South African Afro-pop singer Zahara has died after being hospitalized with liver problems following years of alcohol abuse. She was 36. Her death was announced by the country’s culture minister on Tuesday. The songstress gained prominence in 2011 with her album “Loliwe,” which garnered widespread admiration across the African continent. Zahara, whose real name is…
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