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Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies were not conducted.
July 18, 2026Australia 'deeply frustrated' over Laos methanol poisoning charges
Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible.
July 17, 2026Bodies of two Chinese backpackers found in Australian floodwaters
The pair had been reported missing on Tuesday after failing to reach their destination.
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Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
The victims included Australians Holly Bowles (L) and Bianca Jones (R) and Briton Simone White (C) Laos says it cannot determine blame or cause for six deaths linked to methanol-tainted alcohol. A B
Australia 'deeply frustrated' over Laos methanol poisoning charges
Holly Bowles, left, and Bianca Jones were visiting Laos from Australia The Australian government has said it is "deeply frustrated and bitterly disappointed" that Laos is not pursuing more serious ch
Bodies of two Chinese backpackers found in Australian floodwaters
The bodies of two Chinese backpackers who went missing in floodwaters in Queensland have been recovered, Australian police have said. The 26-year-old man and 23-year-old woman, who were driving from