British woman dies in Laos after suspected mass poisoning

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News Daily   Sophie Zeldin-O'Neill 22 November 2024 Good morning. Today we're getting the latest from Laos after news that British backpacker Simone White has become the latest person to die after a suspected methanol poisoning. We'll also get the latest from the Middle East after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes. Elsewhere, we'll hear Martin Lewis's take on Black Friday, and find out how Storm Bert will impact the UK this weekend. Amid the cold, why not hunker down with our Quiz of the Week.

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TOP STORIES Briton Simone White dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos Simone White was a lawyer with global law firm Squire Patton Boggs. Image: Squire Patton Boggs British lawyer Simone White, 28, has died after a suspected methanol poisoning that is thought to have killed four others in Laos, south-east Asia. White, from Orpington, south-east London, was among several people taken to hospital following the incident in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, a hub for backpackers. Earlier this week, Bianca Jones, 19, from Australia, was also confirmed to have died, while the US State Department said an American had died, and two Danish women died last week. Several others remain in hospital. News reports and social media testimonies suggest they may have consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol. Read the latest Fake alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia's methanol problem Fifth tourist dies after suspected 'tainted drinks' in Laos

Netanyahu attacks ICC war crimes arrest warrants Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned a decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue arrest warrants for war crimes against him and ex-Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. He said the ICC was "falsely" accusing them "of deliberately targeting civilians". US President Joe Biden has called the ICC move "outrageous". Read our report Cold snap continues across UK ahead of Storm Bert More freezing temperatures are expected across the UK before Storm Bert hits this weekend, bringing high winds and potential localised flooding. Bert's arrival on Saturday is set to bring much milder temperatures but disruption is expected with gusts of 40-60mph (65-96km/h) forecast in Scotland, Northern Ireland, north Wales and northern England. See how your area is affected.

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