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Two young British women went on a dream backpacking holiday. Only one came back alive

IN FOCUS: Bethany Clarke’s friend was one of six foreigners who died after drinking tainted vodka at a Laotian hotel. More than a year later, the family and friends of those killed are calling for changes to protect travellers – and justice for their deaths. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

The Independent UK

Got a new phone? These 4 essential cleaning supplies will keep it looking that way

It doesn't take much to keep your phone looking its best — just these four common household items you should always have on hand for regular cleaning.

Tom’s Guide

No pain, no game: how South Korea turned itself into a gaming powerhouse

Gaming was once compared to drugs, gambling and alcohol in South Korea. Now its gaming academies offer a chance to earn a six-figure salary – if you make the grade

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41 Times Workplace Drama Escalated Into Full Scandals

The typical workplace is usually pretty boring, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. A lack of drama lets employees focus on their responsibilities. But people are people, and sooner or later, something always gets stirred up. One online discussion has everyone sharing the biggest scandals to shake their offices.…

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'Risky time': festive-season alert for emergency spike

The festive period is expected to be busy for emergency services, with data showing spikes in alcohol-related injuries, drownings and road crashes.

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Scottish whisky market slides into supply glut amid falling sales and US tariffs

Global sales fall by 3% in third consecutive year of decline as distilleries scale back production or expand storage

The Guardian - UK

Guy Says Fam Is “Wild” At Christmas, GF Unprepared For Screaming Matches And Alcohol-Fueled Fights

A Christmas dinner was supposed to be a cozy celebration with her partner’s family. Instead, it quickly turned into a chaotic spectacle of shouting, swearing, and flying chocolates. What she expected to be a few harmless drinks and festive fun became a day of emotional outbursts, arguments, and drunken antics…

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After getting so drunk I hugged a bouncer before blacking out, I wondered, what does alcohol do to our brains?

Why do some people get drunk more quickly and feel more impaired? Biology and genetics play a role but alcohol’s effects on the brain are complex

The Guardian - AU

Supporting moderation: beer’s structural advantage in the no-alcohol space

In 2024, no-alcohol beer accounted for 95% of all no-alcohol adult beverages globally, and volumes are projected to reach 10 billion liters by 2030.

Fortune

Server shares what they really think of customers who do this when showing ID for alcohol: ‘No cause how many times do they have to be told’

We’ve all been there. It’s a Wednesday night. You’ve had a long day. Cooking feels impossible, so you schlep to your neighborhood Chili’s. Maybe you’re fiending for some Classic Nachos, or maybe you’re mostly looking forward to a nice, big margarita.

The Mary Sue

Stop having this popular festive drink if you want better sleep over the holidays, expert warns

Expert reveals why your favorite Christmas drink might actually be wrecking your sleep over the holidays

Tom’s Guide

British people drinking less alcohol than at any time on record with a pub closing each day of 2025

People in the UK are drinking more than a quarter less than a peak two decades ago

The Independent UK

Anunay Sood Cause of Death: Why His Accidental Fentanyl Exposure Is Alarming Travellers Worldwide

Authorities confirm Anunay Sood died from accidental fentanyl and alcohol toxicity, raising fresh safety concerns for travellers worldwide.

International Business Times UK

Long queues and high prices as Saudi Arabia quietly expands its only alcohol store

Saudi Arabia, home to the holiest sites in Islam, has banned alcohol since the early 1950s

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Missouri man accused of ‘executing’ the mother of his child after she took coins from his collection

Alan Michael Mellow allegedly shot 30-year-old Hannah Lee Blizard multiple times in the head at close range

We Got This Covered

Man presents a valid government ID to buy alcohol, but the cashier’s next request left him absolutely stunned

They had legal grounds to do so.

International Business Times UK

Andy Dick Claims 'Drinking' Led To Terrifying Street Collapse—Friends Fear Death

Andy Dick attributes his horrifying fall in the street to heavy drinking and friends fear that he would die.

The Guardian - UK

Britons reported to be drinking less, as data shows consumption at record low

More moderate alcohol habits rather than total abstention appear to have driven fall

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The Guardian - UK

Is it true that … you can sweat out a hangover?

It’s the liver – not the skin – that rids the body of the toxins in alcohol, but exercise can help manage the symptoms

Euronews

Is any amount of alcohol safe? European countries can't agree on limit

Experts agree that alcohol is harmful for your body, but they disagree on where to set the limit.

Evening Standard

Two thirds of paramedics fear attacks over festive season as London ambulance crews brace for 'Mad Friday'

Last December there were around 4,000 alcohol and drug-related calls in the capital, which is about 130 calls a day

The Independent UK

Australian state premier apologises after husband caught drink driving

Jacinta Allan says she’s ‘disappointed and embarrassed’ after husband Yorick Piper loses driver’s licence for failing breath test

AAP

Premier red-faced as husband busted drink-driving

An emotional state premier has declared she's "deeply shocked, disappointed and embarrassed" after her husband was busted drink-driving.

International Business Times UK

Ohio Coach Brian Smith Fired Over Affair with Student Amid Sherrone Moore's Michigan Scandal

Ohio University coach Brian Smith is fired for cause after admitting to an affair with a student and alcohol violations amidst the Sherrone Moore scandal.

The Conversation

After Canada legalized cannabis, police caught more drunk drivers

When Canada legalized cannabis in October 2018, there were many concerns about its potential impacts. One of them involved cannabis-impaired driving.

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