today. by tickets left out of vang vieng toda . �* ., ., tickets left out of vang vieng toda. ., .,y. a final thought because anyone doing _ today. a final thought because anyone doing travelling - today. a final thought because anyone doing travelling like i anyone doing travelling like you are for long periods of time, all sorts of assessments are made and you are aware of many sorts of dangers, had you ever been told or discussed or heard about a danger like this? absolutely never, all over southeast asia i have been and having free shots, free drinks because you do trust it, you don't even think twice about it really. you have new friends, you saved up all this money to try and finally see the world and finding out people pass away from just trying to enjoy themselves is just heartbreaking and it could have been anyone of us and once again, my heart goes out to the victims and all their family and friends. but i would have never imagined in a million years that anything like that could have happened. natasha, aood luck could have happened. natasha, good luck in _ could have happ

back in vang vieng, people are worried.ass, i won't drink from an open bottle and i won't drink home—made alcohol. it's scary, because not every day people are i dying just like this. well, of course, it's going to affect tourism, i'm sure a lot of people are going to cancel. i hear there have been quite a few cancellations. 28—year—old lawyer simone white from orpington in south—east london has also died. the foreign office says it's supporting herfamily. in a statement, her company paid tribute, saying... others including an american and two danish women are thought to have been victims of the suspected poisoning. many were staying here at the nana backpacker hostel, where staff have confirmed the manager has been detained by police. methanol is a colourless liquid that tastes similar to alcohol. it is often used in paint thinner, antifreeze and de—icer. a relatively small amount can be lethal, as it's absorbed into the bloodstream quickly. prompt treatment offers the best success. if you can get in early enough, then the

rupert wingfield—hayes, bbc news, in vang vieng.reign office is investigating reports that a former british soldier fighting for ukraine has been captured by russian forces in the kursk region. a video is circulating online which show a man dressed in military uniform. our correspondent simon jones has more. in that video, he identifies himself as james scott rhys anderson, and says he is 22 years old, and he says that he was part of the british army forfour was part of the british army for four years before was part of the british army forfour years before being sacked. he then applied to join the international legion. that's part of the ukrainian army made up of foreigners. he said he travelled to poland to get himself to ukraine. now tonight we had report from a news agency, the russian news agency, saying what it calls a british mercenary has been captured in the kursk region, part of southern russia, and there has been fierce fighting there has been fierce fighting there after there was a surprise incursion into that with one i

it's late afternoon in vang vieng, and the nam song river is bustling with tourists and watercraft of here, you can get a real sense of why so many young travellers are drawn to vang vieng. it's got this beautiful river. it's surrounded by stunning limestone mountains. you can go kayaking, you can go hot—air ballooning, paragliding. it's an incredibly relaxed place, with very few rules. each year, hundreds of thousands of foreign tourists come to enjoy this place, including briton simone white and australians holly bowles and bianca jones. their deaths — along with three others — from methanol poisoning, have sent a shockwave through the backpacking scene here. young women, in particular, like these from hertfordshire who've just arrived from neighbouring vietnam. in vietnam, you know, you get free drinks, particularly if you're playing games in the evening, and we've just never thought about it. you just presume that what they're giving you is safe. so, like, we've had free shots. we've had buckets before. but moving on, i think we're just not going 1554 00:23:19,696 -

rupert wingfield—hayes, bbc news, in vang vieng.ing of the israeli—moldovan rabbi, zvi cogan in the united arab emirates. the body of rabbi cogan, an envoy of the ultra—orthodox jewish group chabad lubavitch, was located after he had been missing in dubai since thursday. authorities in the uae say three men have been detained in connection with his killing. zvi cogan had previously served in the israeli army. the centre—left candidate, yamandu 0rsi has won uruguay�*s presidential election after the ruling party's candidate, alvaro delgado conceded before the count finished. mr 0rsi's campaign had been boosted by the support of the former uruguayan president, jose mujica. he led the first round in october but fell short of a majority. unlike the stark left—right divides seen in other south american elections, uruguay�*s political landscape features considerable overlap between conservative and liberal coalitions. the nato cyber defence conference kicks off in london later today, with warnings of an escalation in cyber threats from ad

rupert wingfield—hayes, bbc news, in vang vieng.idential election, a radical nationalist candidate with no political party of his own has taken a narrow lead. let's speak to our centrtal europe correspondent, nick thorpe who is in budapest. this is a really remarkable result. it's not a full result yet but he is certainly in the lead, so calin georgescu, he has come from pretty much nowhere. he is known as the tiktok candidate. he is 62, an expert from the un, but with radical nationalist views. for example, he has praised romania's wartime leaders at a time when romania was an ally of nazi germany. he effectively appeared in this race, there was another nationalist who seems to be better placed but now calin georgescu has taken over. with most of the vote counted, he has even overtaken the current prime minister, marcel ciolacu, who is a social democrat, and now it looks like marcel ciolacu and calin georgescu will go through to the run—off on december the 8th. studio: how much of a surprise with that be? it’s studio: how much of a

rupert wingfield—hayes, bbc news, in vang vieng. in the uk.termath of storm bert as "absolutely devastating." the storm left one man dead in wales — police say the body was recovered sunday afternoon. it comes as two areas in south—east wales are under severe flood warnings, meaning the conditions pose a "significant risk to life." our correspondent danjohnson has been in southern wales where a river burst its banks — overwhelming homes and businesses. there are about 300 homes that have been flooded across south wales, in these valleys alongside the rivers that run down off the welsh mountains, and these in the main were people who had already been flooded four years ago during storm dennis. and they were not expecting it to be as bad this time. they say the warnings they received were not as severe as the flooding turned out to be, that it was not forecast and predicted accurately. flood prediction, a very inaccurate science, a difficult thing to get right, but frustration from people who live here now have water in their homes about how the

they were in a town called vang vieng in laos that is popular among backpackers. 20 were from denmark, and an american man in his 50s has also died. some of those who fell ill were taken to hospital in neighbouring thailand, from where rupert wingfield—hayes reports. music this is a video bianca jones and holly bowles posted on tiktok earlier this year. two best friends, full ofjoy, about to take off on the adventure of a lifetime. today news came that 19—year—old holly had died from methanol poisoning. bianca, also 19, died in hospital yesterday. holly was brought all the way from laos to this bangkok hospital, where doctors tried to save her life, but experts say methanol poisoning is extremely dangerous. as little as 25 ml can be fatal, and prompt treatment is key to survival. meanwhile, the family of british victim simone white today released a statement describing her as "one of a kind". "she had the most wonderful energy and spark for life," it said. "she has been taken from us too soon. she will be sorely missed by her brother, grandmother and entire family

all those who died stayed in vang vieng, a popular party town in central laos.spondent rupert wingfield—hayes is covering the story from bangkok. sadly, we're getting very little information out of laos as to what exactly happened and what is the extent of the investigation. there are some reporters who have made it to vang vieng, including the associated press, and they are reporting that they have spoken to the police in that town in central laos, and that they say they have detained a number of people — we understand that they are mostly bar owners or hostel owners — have been detained for questioning in relation to this case. we've not heard that anybody has been charged yet, but there is some sort of investigation going on. but laos is a one—party state. it is very secretive. it is not friendly to journalists. and at the moment, it is not really giving very much information about that investigation at all. in addition, you know, as well as being a really tightly controlled one—party state, this place — vang vieng — is famous for being a very wild party town

out here, you can get a real sense of why so many young travellers are drawn to vang vieng.eautiful river. it's surrounded by stunning limestone mountains. you can go kayaking, you can go hot—air ballooning, paragliding. the deaths of three people have caused a shock. these young people have just arrived from neighbouring vietnam. we have “ust never neighbouring vietnam. we have just never thought _ neighbouring vietnam. we have just never thought about - neighbouring vietnam. we have just never thought about it, - just never thought about it, you presume what they are giving you is safe, so we have had three shots, we have had buckets before, but moving on i think we are not going to take the risk. it is not worth it. now this has happened, this really impacted how we see it coming forward.— coming forward. this is the . uest coming forward. this is the guest house _ coming forward. this is the guest house where - coming forward. this is the guest house where all- coming forward. this is the guest house where all the. guest house where all the victims died. an american man

it vang vieng, and who supplied the alcohol?— the alcohol? big concern for _ the alcohol? it must be a big concern for the _ the alcohol? it must be a big concern for the other - concern for the other backpackers, because this is a popular area with backpacking and youngsters going maybe on their first trip and youngsters going maybe on theirfirst trip abroad. and youngsters going maybe on their first trip abroad. there must be concern. how big a problem is methanol poisoning in that nation? it is problem is methanol poisoning in that nation?— in that nation? it is a big problem- _ in that nation? it is a big problem. the _ in that nation? it is a big problem. the first - in that nation? it is a big problem. the first thing | in that nation? it is a big i problem. the first thing you should say is that this is an issue that affects locals far more than tourists across southeast asia. methanol is a pretty cheap alternative for ethanol. it makes drinks stronger. but this is devastating on the body. as little as 25 millimetres can kill you and i

rupert wingfield—hayes, bbc news, in vang vieng.l bring the bodies home. mr; has said he will bring the bodies home. ~ , ., bodies home. my government continues _ bodies home. my government continues to _ bodies home. my government continues to support - bodies home. my government continues to support the - continues to support the families, just as we will continue our investigations. 0ur officials are working closely with the families to bring them closely

they were in a town called vang vieng in laos, that's popular among backpackers.nmark, and an american man in his 50s has also died. some of those who fell ill were taken to hospital in neighbouring thailand. rupert wingfield hayes sent us this report from there. music this is a video bianca jones and holly bowles posted on tiktok earlier this year. two best friends, full ofjoy, about to take off on the adventure of a lifetime. today, news came that 19—year—old holly had died from methanol poisoning. bianca, also 19, died in hospital yesterday. holly was brought all the way from laos to this bangkok hospital, where doctors tried to save her life, but experts say methanol poisoning is extremely dangerous. as little as 25 millilitres can be fatal and prompt treatment is key to survival. meanwhile, the family of british victim simone white today released a statement, describing her as "one of a kind". the town of vang vieng has become a popular destination for young travellers, thanks to its natural beauty, river rafting and its reputation as a party town. come with

they were staying at this hostel in vang vieng.n in for questioning by local police. news spread quickly along the backpacker trail and visitors to vang vieng are already changing their plans. on the way i was asked where i was staying and she told me what had happened. i cancelled straightaway and managed to get to another hostel. in a statement today, the laos government said it was profoundly saddened over the loss of lives of foreign was tourists and promised to bring the perpetrator

they were in a town called vang vieng, in laos, that's popular among backpackers.other victims, aged 19 and 20, were from denmark, and an american man in his 50s has also died. some of those who fell ill were taken to hospital in neighbouring thailand, from where rupert wingfield—hayes has the very latest. music this is a video bianca jones and holly bowles posted on tiktok earlier this year. two best friends, full ofjoy, about to take off on the adventure of a lifetime. today, news came that 19—year—old holly had died from methanol poisoning. bianca, also 19, died in hospital yesterday. holly was brought all the way from laos to this bangkok hospital, where doctors tried to save her life, but experts say methanol poisoning is extremely dangerous. as little as 25 millilitres can be fatal and prompt treatment is key to survival. meanwhile, the family of british victim simone white today released a statement, describing her as "one of a kind". "she had the most wonderful energy and spark for life," it said. "she has been taken from us too soon. she will be sorely mis

the town of vang vieng has become a popular destination for young travellers thanks to its natural beautyme to nana - backpackers hostel in laos. this is the nana hostel, where some of the victims are thought to have stayed. it's not known where any of them were poisoned, but the manager of the hostel has now been detained. one british man who stayed there two years ago says it was known as a party hostel. it was known that they had free shots from 7—9pm every evening, and it's just really scary to think that it could've been one of me or my friends, and it's so tragic. news of the deaths has spread fast, nowhere more so than here in bangkok. this is the famous khao san road in bangkok, and this is the place where for people from all over the world, their south east asia adventure begins. and while we have met some people here tonight who said they have decided not to go to laos because of what has happened there, we've also met plenty of others who are entirely unperturbed. i was there a few weeks ago, so at the time, i didn't know anything about it. and what have your parents said to yo

american are also among it's believed the tourists drank tainted alcohol while on a night out in vang vieng number of people remain in hospital afterfalling ill in the popular backpacking town. let's speak to our news correspondent nick marsh, who's in singapore. what have holly's family had to say? they released a statement shortly after her death was confirmed. they said holly was now at peace and that they found solace in knowing she brought so much joy to so many. she died in hospital in bangkok in neighbouring thailand. she was flown there and doctors fought to save her life. unfortunately, they didn't manage to do so. she passed awayjust manage to do so. she passed away just a manage to do so. she passed awayjust a day manage to do so. she passed away just a day after her manage to do so. she passed awayjust a day after her best friend bianca jones, also 19, died from the suspected methanol poisoning. unfortunately, methanol poisoning. u nfortu nately, we methanol poisoning. unfortunately, we are now talking about six young people who have lost their lives after going on holiday. fix,

there is a police investigation we understand going on in vang vieng, and one of the things to come outat laos has been described by some people on social media is a bit of a wild west place where stuff is not very regulated. young people, young backpackers are going there to have fun, going there to enjoy themselves, but they may not really understand the risks of drinking locally made liquor in this very unregulated environment, and as we heard in that report, a very, very small amount of methanol can be fatal. as little as 25 millilitres of methanol in another drink can cause severe illness and even death. i think the message going out from people here is that if you are going to laos, you need to be really, really careful about what you consume. as we reported, the cop29 climate summit has released a new draft climate finance deal that would have developed nations take the lead. but a european negotiator has said the new draft deal is too costly. i spoke to lord nick stern, the author of the 2006 the stern review which was the first detailed economic assessment of the impact of clim

bianca had been staying at this backpacker hostel in vang vieng.ation. guests say they were given a free shot of vodka on arrival, but it's unclear where any poisoning may have taken place. translation: the cause of death is likely from the consumption - of methanol, from fake liquor. it's poison and cannot be consumed. it causes swelling of the brain and caused the death. two danish women, aged 19 and 20, and an american man are also known to have died. it's left backpackers concerned. you think about it more. it's not that we don't drink any more, but we just have to really be careful. the foreign office in london says it's supporting the family of the british woman who's died. it's alerting visitors to laos to be aware of establishments offering free drinks or alcohol that tastes strange. simon jones, bbc news. the former chief executive of the captain tom foundation has told the bbc that he was shocked to uncover what he considered questionable practices at the charity. captain sir tom moore raised almost £40 million for good causes during lock

they were in a town called vang vieng in laos that's popular among backpackers.d 20 were from denmark. an american man in his 50s has also died. some of those who fell ill were taken to hospital in thailand, from where rupert wingfield—hayes now reports. music this is a video bianca jones and holly bowles posted on tiktok earlier this year. two best friends, full ofjoy, about to take off on the adventure of a lifetime. today, news came that 19—year—old holly had died from methanol poisoning. bianca, also 19, died in hospital yesterday. meanwhile, the family of british victim simone white today released a statement, describing her as "one of a kind". "she had the most wonderful energy and spark for life," it said. "she has been taken from us too soon. she will be sorely missed by her brother, grandmother and entire family." the town of vang vieng has become a popular destination for young travellers thanks to its natural beauty, river rafting and its reputation as a party town. come with me to nana backpacker hostel in laos. this is the nana hostel, where some of

bianca had been staying at this backpacker hostel in vang vieng.ed for a police investigation. guests say they were given a free shot of vodka on arrival, but it's unclear where any poisoning may have taken place. translation: the cause of death is likely from the consumption - of methanol, from fake liquor. it's poison and cannot be consumed. it causes swelling of the brain and caused the death. two danish women, aged 19 and 20, and an american man are also known to have died. it's left backpackers concerned. you think about it more. it's not that we don't drink any more, but we just have to really be careful. the foreign office in london says it's supporting the family of the british woman who's died. it's alerting visitors to laos to be aware of establishments offering free drinks or alcohol that tastes strange. simon jones, bbc news. our health correspondent james gallagher is here. what is it they are thought to have been poisoned with? it is every parents' worst nightmare. it is every parents' worst nightmare-— it is every parents' worst nigh

there is a police investigation, we understand, going on in vang vieng. that's come out of this is that laos has been described by people on social media as a bit of a wild west place where stuff is not very regulated. young people, young backpackers are going there to have fun. they're going there to enjoy themselves, but they may not really understand the risks of drinking locally—made liquor in this very unregulated environment. let's hear from our health reporter michelle roberts about the effects of methanol on the human body. so methanol's an . industrial chemical. you might find in something like anti—freeze or stuff that| you clean your windshield with. it's really not meant for human consumption because it's - so toxic. even a small amount can be really damaging. - initially, as we heard before, it can taste and smell- like alcohol, so you might not know you've consumed it. - initially you might feel a bit intoxicated, possibly sick, i but it's further down the line as the body starts to break l down the methanol and it i produces a couple of thi

bianca had been staying at this backpacker hostel in vang vieng.sts say they were given a free shot of vodka on arrival, but it's unclear where any poisoning may have taken place. translation: the cause of death is likely from the consumption - of methanol, from fake liquor. it's poison and cannot be consumed. it causes swelling of the brain and caused the death. two danish women, aged 19 and 20, and an american man are also known to have died. it's left backpackers concerned. you think about it more. it's not that we don't drink any more, but we just have to really be careful. the foreign office in london says it's supporting the family of the british woman who's died. it's alerting visitors to laos to be aware of establishments offering free drinks or alcohol that tastes strange. simon jones, bbc news. around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. you're live with bbc news. donald trump has been forced to make a new pick for attorney general after his first pick, matt gaetz, said he is withdrawing his name from consideration. the decision

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it's believed all the tourists drank tainted alcohol while on a night out in vang vieng.alling ill in the popular backpacking town. let's speak to our correspondent katy wat5on who is in sydney. sad new5 — what have holly's family had to say? herfamily put her family put out a statement saying: it is with broken hearts that we are so sad to say our beautiful girl holly is now at peace. they talk about the fact she has been living her best life travelling through southeast asia, as you said, she was travelling with bianca jone5, also 19, both young women from melbourne. they have both been confirmed dead. the prime minister said: this should have been a trip filled with joy and wonderful memories, it is beyond sad it is not. the foreign ministry here in australia is also said their thoughts are with the families and that they are working to support the families. they are also acro55 families. they are also across the investigation working with local authorities and are calling on the authorities to be open about the investigation clearly and there are only details we don't

it's believed the tourists drank bootleg alcohol while on a night out in vang vieng.umber of people remain in hospital afterfalling ill in the popular backpacking town. let's speak to our correspondent katy watson who is in sydney. very sad news. what have holly's family had to say? they said that it _ holly's family had to say? they said that it is _ holly's family had to say? they said that it is with _ holly's family had to say? they said that it is with broken - said that it is with broken hearts that they are sad to say: our beautiful girl is now at peace. they talked about the fact that she had been living her best life, travelling through southeast asia. her death comes just a day after the death of her best friend, bianca jones, both from melbourne. the foreign minister said that they are supportive of the families of the young women and also are working with local authorities on the tragedy. local authorities on the tragedy-— local authorities on the traced . ~ , , tragedy. the minister sent condolences _ tragedy. the minister sent condolences to _ tragedy. t

among those detained are employees and management staff from a backpacker hostel in the town of vang vieng containing methanol. the financial times is reporting that china has put its defence minister under investigation. citing current and former us officials familiar with the situation, the paper reports that admiral dong jun is being investigated as part of a larger probe into graft in the chinese army. it would make him the third serving or former defence minister to be investigated for alleged corruption. let's get more now on our top story — the ceasefire between israel and hezbollah. that came into place just over an hour ago. i spoke to hussein ibish — senior resident scholar at the arab gulf states institute in washington, and asked if he thinks as ceasefire will hold. i think so, both parties here are exhausted, i think they are overstretched, they have accomplished whatever it is they hope to accomplish. i think hezbollah did not want this larger war with israel but, they were not able to stop the daily rocket attacks, to show solidarity with hamas and gaza. that gave israel the

the governor of vang vieng has promised an investigation.publican coalition. opinion polls suggest a close race. our news correspondent mimi swaby told me more. this is the second round of an extremely close presidential race between two fairly moderate candidates. on the opposition side, the centre—left, you have yamandu orsi who is going against the figure of continuity for the centre—right, governing republican coalition alvaro delgado. he also has the backing of the third placed an eye. —— third—placed ally. but it is an incredibly tight race. it is thought that less than 25,000 votes will be the difference between these two front runners. that is in a very small population of 3.4 million people. to give you an idea of how close it is, they are moderate candidates, not too dissimilar, so their differences will be very important but also minute. give us a bit of background of the political climate in the country. unlike the sharp left—right divides we have seen dominate latin american politics this year alone in many elections, the politi

bianca had been staying at this backpacker hostel in vang vieng.closed for a police investigation. guests say they were given a free shot of vodka on arrival, but it's unclear where any poisoning may have taken place. translation: the cause of death is likely from the consumption - of methanol, from fake liquor. it's poison and cannot be consumed. it causes swelling of the brain and caused the death. two danish women, aged 19 and 20, and an american man are also known to have died. it's left backpackers concerned. you think about it more. it's not that we don't drink any more, but we just have to really be careful. the foreign office in london says it's supporting the family of the british woman who's died. it's alerting visitors to laos to be aware of establishments offering free drinks or alcohol that tastes strange. simon jones, bbc news. charlie mcgraw is the founder and director of objective travel safety, which specialises in travel safety awareness training and advice and he explained how events in laos take place. it’s and he explained how

. >>> and "the guardian" reports the government of laos is saddened by the death of tourists in vang viengafter visiting the town popular with foreign backpackers. it is suspected they drank alcohol contaminated with methanol. the government pledged to prosecute those responsible. the hostel owner and manager have been detained for questioning. >>> ahead, vip turkeys at the white house. we'll meet the lucky birds that will get a reprieve from the thanksgiving table this year. dry eyes still feel gritty, rough, or tired? with miebo, eyes can feel ♪ miebo ♪ ♪ ohh yeah ♪ miebo is the only prescription dry eye drop that forms a protective layer for the number one cause of dry eye: too much tear evaporation. for relief that's ♪ miebo ♪ ♪ ohh yeah ♪ remove contact lenses before using miebo. wait at least 30 minutes before putting them back in. eye redness and blurred vision may occur. ♪ miebo ♪ ♪ ohh yeah ♪ ask your eye doctor about prescription miebo. when i was younger my calling was to play football. but as i grew older i realized ♪ miebo ♪ ♪ ohh yeah ♪ life isn't about how many people you ca

among a number of people taken to hospital afterfalling ill in the popular backpacking town of vang viengharity commission has said relatives of the covid fundraiser captain sir tom moore received almost £1.5 million from a book deal, but refused to give any of it to the foundation set up in his name. the report found what it called "serious and repeated instances of misconduct". the family said the report had treated them "unfairly" and that the process was "unjust and excessive". you're live with bbc news. donald trump has nominated the veteran prosecutor pam bondi as his new attorney—general after his previous nominee matt gaetz withdrew from consideration for the role. ms bondi was one of mr trump's defence lawyers during his first impeachment trial in 2020. a long—time ally of the president—elect, she previously served as attorney—general of florida. mr trump said in that role she worked to stop trafficking of deadly drugs and reduced deaths from fentanyl overdose. the decision comes as mr gaetz was facing new allegations about a second sexual encounter, with a girl he had met at a p

among those detained are employees and management staff from a backpacker hostel in the town of vang vienging methanol. the financial times is reporting that china has put its defence minister under investigation. citing current and former us officials familiar with the situation, the paper reports that admiral dong jun is being investigated as part of a larger probe into graft in the chinese army. it would make him the third serving or former defence minister to be investigated for alleged corruption. protesters demanding the release of pakistan's jailed former prime minister, imran khan, entered the capital, islamabad on tuesday, despite an official lockdown. some main roads were barricaded, to stop their progress. at one point, they had moved close to the city centre. security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets. some protesters threw sticks and thrown stones. there are reports of casualties on both sides. 0ur pakistan correspondent, caroline davies is in islamabad and sent this update. google says it is assisting the authorities in northern india with an investigation into the dea

given free shots in the hostel they were staying at before heading out for a night of drinking in vang vieng a popular hotspot for backpackers in laos. the other victims include a british woman an american citizen, two danish citizens as well with several western consulates saying they're working with some of their citizens who are believed also to have been impacted by the tainted alcohol. those countries believe that methanol poisoning is to blame, although no cause of death has been announced. we spoke to one doctor who told us about exactly just how poisonous methanol was. >> even a drop of methanol is toxic. it has been estimated that an amount of ten milliliter of methanol could result in the deaths of an adult of 70kg, so it is really very toxic. and the fatal amount is very low. >> according to the associated press, several people have been taken in for questioning, including the manager of the hostel where the two young australian backpackers were staying although no charges have yet been brought. what the deaths have triggered are warnings about the dangers of tainted alcohol and t

. >> they were staying at before heading out for a night of drinking in vang vieng, a popular hotspot for backpackers in laos. the other victims include a british woman, an american citizen, two danish citizens as well with several western consulates saying they're working with some of their citizens, who are believed also to have been impacted by the tainted alcohol those countries believe that methanol poisoning is to blame, although no cause of death has been announced we spoke to one doctor who told us about exactly just how poisonous methanol was. >> even a drop of methanol is toxic. it has been estimated that an amount of ten milliliter of methanol could result in the deaths of an adult of 70kg, so it is really very toxic and the fatal amount is very low, according to the associated press, several people have been taken in for questioning including the manager of the hostel where the two young australian backpackers were staying, although no charges have yet been brought. >> what the deaths have triggered are warnings about the dangers of tainted alcohol and the need to take car

given free shots in the hostel they were staying at before heading out for a night of drinking in vang vieng other victims include a british woman an american citizen, two danish citizens as well with several western consulates saying they're working with some of their citizens who are believed also to have been impacted by the tainted alcohol those countries believe that methanol poisoning is to blame, although no cause of death has been announced. we spoke to one doctor who told us about exactly just how poisonous methanol was. >> even a drop of methanol is toxic. >> it has been estimated that an amount of ten milliliter of methanol could result in the deaths of an adult of 70kg, so it is really very toxic and the fatal amount is very low, according to the associated press, several people have been taken in for questioning, including the manager of the hostel where the two young australian backpackers were staying although no charges have yet been brought. >> what the deaths have triggered are warnings about the dangers of tainted alcohol and the need to take care. melissa bell, cnn, paris

including an american, have died and another is on life support after separate incidents occurring in vang viengble a popular tourist destination for young backpackers. cnn's mike valerio is live for us in seoul, south korea. and, mike, the u.s. embassy in laos just issued an alert. tell us yeah, it's an unusual warning, jake, coming from the embassy, and it says essentially this and this plays into the why we care factor, why this story is so important. >> if you have a loved one who is taking a backpacking trip, a journey of a lifetime through our corner of the world, specifically in laos. the warning says to watch out for any tampered bottles of liquor if you have a bottle at a bar, looks like a bootleg printed label step back. watch out because there is this spate of methanol poisonings in vang vang in this idyllic town in laos as the map showed, sandwiched between thailand and vietnam. again, a beautiful part of southeast asia so, jake, over the past 48 hours, we've been able to follow the stories of two teenagers from australia who have fallen into this unfortunate tragedy. we're talking a

a hostel manager in vang vang, vieng, where the victims were staying, has been detained. this area is a backpacking hotspot. it's known for its nightlife and the u.s. along with several countries, is now urging travelers to be cautious. and a major satellite tv deal imploding directv terminating its agreement to acquire dish tv satellite business. the merger would have combined two pay tv giants totaling 20 million subscribers. directv says the deal wasn't worth the financial risk. both companies are facing headwinds as fewer customers pay for traditional tv and still ahead, some not so excellent news. the price of eggs may leave you why they are getting more expensive next to provide complete, balanced nutrition for strength and energy ensure with 27 vitamins and minerals, nutrients for immune health and ensure complete with 30g of protein you'll find them in cities towns and suburbs all across america. >> millions of americans who have medicare and medicaid, but may be missing benefits. they could really use extra benefits. they may be eligible to receive at no extra co

they were staying at this hostile in vang vieng.ut up to 100 free vodka shots to guests but insists the alcohol came from a reputable source. he has been taken in for questioning by local police. news spread quickly along the backpacker trail and visitors to vang vieng are already changing their plans. fin trail and visitors to vang vieng are already changing their plans. on the wa i was already changing their plans. on the way i was asked _ already changing their plans. on the way i was asked where _ already changing their plans. on the way i was asked where i _ already changing their plans. on the way i was asked where i was - already changing their plans. on the way i was asked where i was saying | way i was asked where i was saying and she told me what had happened. i counselled straightaway and managed to get to another hostel. in a statement — to get to another hostel. in a statement today _ to get to another hostel. in a statement today that - to get to another hostel. in a statement today that louth government said it was pro

back in vang vieng, people are worried.i won't drink home—made alcohol. it's scary, because not every day people are dying just like this. well, of course, it's going to affect tourism, i'm sure a lot of people are going to cancel. i hear there have been quite a few cancellations. 28—year—old lawyer simone white from orpington in south—east london has also died. the foreign office says it's supporting herfamily. in a statement, her company paid tribute, saying "it is with deep sadness that we mourn the tragic passing of our dear friend and colleague. she will be sincerely missed". others including an american and two danish women are thought to have to have been victims of the suspected poisoning. many were staying here at the nana backpacker hostwl, where staff have confirmed the manager has been detained by police. methanol is a colourless liquid that tastes similar to alcohol. it is often used in paint thinner, antifreeze and de—icer. a relatively small amount can be lethal, as it's absorbed into the bloodstream quickly.

from kent, had fallen ill after reportedly drinking three shots from a local bar in the resort of vang viengfour people had already died following the suspected poisonings in the southeast asian country . those are the asian country. those are the latest gb news headlines. now it's latest gb news headlines. now wsfime latest gb news headlines. now it's time for headliners for the very latest gb news direct to your smartphone, sign up to news alerts by scanning the qr code or go to gb news. >> com forward slash alerts . >> com forward slash alerts. >> com forward slash alerts. >> hello and welcome to headliners, your first look at friday's top stories with three comedians. >> let's have a quick taste of what kerry and lewis will have to deal with on friday's front pages. the telegraph starmer supports arrest of netanyahu, the uk and france will stand firm against putin, vows lammy. the sun dodgy haircut is hate crime. >> the daily express. >> the daily express. >> labour hands over cash to foreign farmers. the metro brit lawyer dies from methanol in dnnk lawyer dies from methanol in drink and