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Briton Simone White dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

The 28-year-old lawyer becomes the fifth person to die from suspected methanol poisoning.

Fake alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia’s methanol problem

The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of bootleg alcohol.

Recall of popular contraceptive pill in South Africa

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.

Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after mix-up

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.

Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after mix-up

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.

NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid – Hancock

Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".

NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid – Hancock

Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".

NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid – Hancock

Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".

NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid – Hancock

Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".

NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid – Hancock

Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".