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Kirsty McKie tragically died after consuming adulterated limoncello in Bali, prompting her mother to campaign for awareness about the dangers of consuming unsafe beverages.

A new suspected case of methanol poisoning is under investigation in Petrolina, Brazil, involving a patient who was hospitalized after consuming vodka.

One of the partners of the bar Ministrão in São Paulo will testify before the City Council Committee on Methanol after a customer reportedly went blind from consuming adulterated drinks.

A British woman tragically died from methanol poisoning after drinking limoncello, highlighting the dangers of tainted alcohol.

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) of Mexico signed a long-term natural gas supply contract for the Mexinol project, ensuring operational readiness and construction commencement by mid-2026.

A court in Laos imposed minimal penalties for ten individuals responsible for the methanol poisoning of six tourists, including two Danish women, drawing criticism for being insufficient.

A rapid kit for detecting methanol in distilled beverages, developed by researchers from the State University of Paraíba (UEPB), will be used during Carnival 2026 by the Procon-PB for inspections.

The brother of a British victim of a methanol poisoning incident criticizes the leniency of fines imposed on individuals involved in the case.

The article provides guidelines for identifying counterfeit alcoholic beverages during Brazil's Carnival season, emphasizing the dangers of adulterated drinks after cases of methanol contamination resulted in fatalities in Pernambuco.

The families of two Australian teenage girls who died from methanol poisoning after consuming contaminated alcohol in Laos express shock at the minimal penalty imposed on the hotel's staff responsible for the beverages.

Australia is deploying a special envoy to Laos to aid in the investigation of the methanol poisoning deaths of two Australian teenagers.

Families of Australian teenagers criticize minimal fines for hostel staff linked to their daughters' deaths from tainted alcohol in Laos.

The Australian government is exerting pressure on Lao authorities following the deaths of two teenagers from methanol poisoning, amid criticism from the victims' families regarding the lack of response and communication.

Alternative fuels like LNG, methanol, ammonia, and wind propulsion remain significant in the energy transition, with varying impacts on shipowners due to regulatory uncertainty, according to Jason Stefanatos of DNV Maritime.

The parents of two Melbourne teenagers who died from methanol poisoning in Laos are outraged by the $185 fines given to hostel staff responsible for serving them the toxic drinks.

The families of two Australian women who died from methanol poisoning in Laos are frustrated with the lack of information and action from authorities regarding the ongoing investigation.

The director of Global Decarbonization at DNV Maritime discusses the ongoing role of alternative fuels like LNG and methanol in the energy transition with implications tied to upcoming decisions from the IMO.

The Health Department of São Paulo has confirmed the 12th death from methanol poisoning in the state, involving a 26-year-old man from Mauá who died after ten days in the hospital.

São Paulo has reported its 12th death from methanol poisoning linked to adulterated alcoholic beverages, involving a 26-year-old resident who was hospitalized in January.

A person was hospitalized for acute methanol poisoning after consuming a recalled hand sanitiser from Australia's largest privately owned hotel chain, prompting authorities to take action due to high methanol content in the product.

The Foreign Office has issued a health alert for travelers to 28 countries, including popular 2026 destinations, due to the serious risk of methanol poisoning.