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Former Syrian dictator poisoned in what has been described as an assassination attempt in Moscow - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Bashar al-Assad has suffered a poisoning incident amidst reports of a deteriorating relationship with Putin, raising suspicions about an assassination attempt.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died, prison authorities say

Alexei Navalny, the prominent Russian opposition leader, has died in prison at the age of 47.
Navalny gained fame by criticizing Putin and exposing corruption, and was poisoned in 2020.

Alexei Navalny is the latest Putin critic to die in suspicious circumstances

The death of Alexei Navalny is part of a pattern of violence against critics and opponents of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Navalny had previously survived a poisoning attempt with a nerve agent called Novichok, and his death in prison raises suspicions of foul play.

Alexey Navalny timeline: From poisoning to prison to death

Alexey Navalny died in a penal colony while serving a 19-year-term.
Navalny was a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and had been the victim of a near-deadly poisoning attempt.

Former Syrian dictator poisoned in what has been described as an assassination attempt in Moscow - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Bashar al-Assad has suffered a poisoning incident amidst reports of a deteriorating relationship with Putin, raising suspicions about an assassination attempt.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died, prison authorities say

Alexei Navalny, the prominent Russian opposition leader, has died in prison at the age of 47.
Navalny gained fame by criticizing Putin and exposing corruption, and was poisoned in 2020.

Alexei Navalny is the latest Putin critic to die in suspicious circumstances

The death of Alexei Navalny is part of a pattern of violence against critics and opponents of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Navalny had previously survived a poisoning attempt with a nerve agent called Novichok, and his death in prison raises suspicions of foul play.

Alexey Navalny timeline: From poisoning to prison to death

Alexey Navalny died in a penal colony while serving a 19-year-term.
Navalny was a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and had been the victim of a near-deadly poisoning attempt.
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#domestic-violence

Sydney man charged over alleged attempt to poison woman by putting insecticide in cup of tea

A 61-year-old man faces attempted murder charges for allegedly poisoning a woman with insecticide in her tea.

Dentist who allegedly poisoned wife accused of plot to kill detective

James Craig is charged with plotting to murder a detective investigating his wife's death and soliciting the fabrication of evidence.

Sydney man charged over alleged attempt to poison woman by putting insecticide in cup of tea

A 61-year-old man faces attempted murder charges for allegedly poisoning a woman with insecticide in her tea.

Dentist who allegedly poisoned wife accused of plot to kill detective

James Craig is charged with plotting to murder a detective investigating his wife's death and soliciting the fabrication of evidence.
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#simone-white

Parents 'devastated' over daughter's suspected poisoning death

Simone White tragically died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, deeply impacting her family and highlighting dangers in tourist hotspots.

Laos government saddened' by poisoning death' of Orpington lawyer and five others

A tragic poisoning incident in Laos led to the deaths of Simone White and five others, prompting police detention of hostel management.

Parents 'devastated' over daughter's suspected poisoning death

Simone White tragically died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, deeply impacting her family and highlighting dangers in tourist hotspots.

Laos government saddened' by poisoning death' of Orpington lawyer and five others

A tragic poisoning incident in Laos led to the deaths of Simone White and five others, prompting police detention of hostel management.
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#health-risks

6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. What is it and why was it in drinks?

Methanol poisoning poses significant risks, particularly associated with tainted alcohol, leading to severe health issues or death.

Gasoline, Moth Balls, And 12 Other "Poisons" People Accidentally Ingested... But Survived To Tell The Tale

Humans, regardless of age, often misunderstand substances leading to dangerous ingestion incidents, prompting serious health risks that highlight the need for awareness.

6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. What is it and why was it in drinks?

Methanol poisoning poses significant risks, particularly associated with tainted alcohol, leading to severe health issues or death.

Gasoline, Moth Balls, And 12 Other "Poisons" People Accidentally Ingested... But Survived To Tell The Tale

Humans, regardless of age, often misunderstand substances leading to dangerous ingestion incidents, prompting serious health risks that highlight the need for awareness.
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#inheritance

GP jailed for 31 years over audacious' murder plot with fake Covid jab

Dr. Thomas Kwan was sentenced to 31 years for attempting to murder his mother's partner by administering a fake Covid jab.

Stranger than fiction': Sunderland doctor Thomas Kwan's plan for murder

The horrific actions of GP Thomas Kwan demonstrate how personal greed can lead to extreme criminal behavior.

Alleged fentanyl killer was weird' and visited every day, daughter tells court

Accused poisoned couple with fentanyl, rewrote will
Mother became reliant on accused for health remedies

GP jailed for 31 years over audacious' murder plot with fake Covid jab

Dr. Thomas Kwan was sentenced to 31 years for attempting to murder his mother's partner by administering a fake Covid jab.

Stranger than fiction': Sunderland doctor Thomas Kwan's plan for murder

The horrific actions of GP Thomas Kwan demonstrate how personal greed can lead to extreme criminal behavior.

Alleged fentanyl killer was weird' and visited every day, daughter tells court

Accused poisoned couple with fentanyl, rewrote will
Mother became reliant on accused for health remedies
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Man found guilty of poisoning pregnant woman to force her to miscarry

Stuart Worby was convicted of sexual assault and poisoning a pregnant woman to induce a miscarriage, highlighting the severity and complexity of the case.
#alexei-navalny

Patriot by Alexei Navalny review last testament

Alexei Navalny's struggle against the Kremlin culminated in his poisoning, imprisonment, and ultimately his death, highlighting the dangers of political dissent in Russia.

Photos: See Russian anti-corruption leader Alexei Navalny's life in pictures

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died in a Russian penal colony.
Navalny had been in poor health after surviving a poisoning incident blamed on the Russian government.

Live updates: Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition leader, dies in prison, officials say

Alexei Navalny, Russia's jailed opposition leader, died in a Russian prison colony.
Navalny survived a poisoning attempt in 2020 and had been jailed since 2021 on trumped-up charges.

Patriot by Alexei Navalny review last testament

Alexei Navalny's struggle against the Kremlin culminated in his poisoning, imprisonment, and ultimately his death, highlighting the dangers of political dissent in Russia.

Photos: See Russian anti-corruption leader Alexei Navalny's life in pictures

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died in a Russian penal colony.
Navalny had been in poor health after surviving a poisoning incident blamed on the Russian government.

Live updates: Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition leader, dies in prison, officials say

Alexei Navalny, Russia's jailed opposition leader, died in a Russian prison colony.
Navalny survived a poisoning attempt in 2020 and had been jailed since 2021 on trumped-up charges.
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Drug-induced seizures in children double over 15 years: 'Extremely worrying'

The incidence of seizures in US children after ingesting medications and substances nearly doubled from 2009 to 2023.

Watch live: Inquiry into Novichok poisoning of Dawn Sturgess begins

The inquiry seeks to clarify the circumstances surrounding Dawn Sturgess's death from a Novichok poisoning incident, highlighting foreign threats.
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GP admits disguising himself as nurse to kill mother's lover with fake Covid jab

A GP plotted to kill his mother's partner by poisoning him while disguising himself as a nurse, motivated by financial gain.

Scheming Doctor Wears Disguise During Fake COVID Shot Murder Plot

A doctor plotted to poison his mom's boyfriend to prevent him from inheriting property, showcasing a shocking level of malice and complexity.

Six People Dead, Apparently by Poisoning, in Thailand, Police Say

Six people were found dead in a Bangkok hotel room, suspected to have been poisoned.

Factory cleaner spiked colleagues' coffee with Viagra, court told

A factory cleaner allegedly laced office coffee with chemicals including Viagra in a bid to poison colleagues.
The cleaner was caught on camera tampering with a jar of Nescafe instant coffee granules.
The contaminated jars of coffee were found to contain abnormal ingredients such as Viagra and medication for high cholesterol.

GP admits disguising himself as nurse to kill mother's lover with fake Covid jab

A GP plotted to kill his mother's partner by poisoning him while disguising himself as a nurse, motivated by financial gain.

Scheming Doctor Wears Disguise During Fake COVID Shot Murder Plot

A doctor plotted to poison his mom's boyfriend to prevent him from inheriting property, showcasing a shocking level of malice and complexity.

Six People Dead, Apparently by Poisoning, in Thailand, Police Say

Six people were found dead in a Bangkok hotel room, suspected to have been poisoned.

Factory cleaner spiked colleagues' coffee with Viagra, court told

A factory cleaner allegedly laced office coffee with chemicals including Viagra in a bid to poison colleagues.
The cleaner was caught on camera tampering with a jar of Nescafe instant coffee granules.
The contaminated jars of coffee were found to contain abnormal ingredients such as Viagra and medication for high cholesterol.
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#attempted-murder

GP admits attempted murder of mother's partner with fake Covid jab

A GP was convicted for plotting to murder his mother's partner with a fake Covid vaccine.
Deceptive planning and knowledge of poisons highlighted his premeditated intent to kill.

Poison coffee: Suspicious husband used pool-test strips to nab wife

A woman in Arizona accused of attempting to kill her husband by poisoning his coffee received three years probation.

Woman charged with attempted murder of two children in suspected poisoning attack

A 38-year-old woman has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after two children were victims of a suspected poisoning in East Sussex.
Jilumol George, of Hunters Way, now faces attempted murder charges and two counts of administering poison with intent to endanger life or inflict grievous bodily harm.

GP admits attempted murder of mother's partner with fake Covid jab

A GP was convicted for plotting to murder his mother's partner with a fake Covid vaccine.
Deceptive planning and knowledge of poisons highlighted his premeditated intent to kill.

Poison coffee: Suspicious husband used pool-test strips to nab wife

A woman in Arizona accused of attempting to kill her husband by poisoning his coffee received three years probation.

Woman charged with attempted murder of two children in suspected poisoning attack

A 38-year-old woman has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after two children were victims of a suspected poisoning in East Sussex.
Jilumol George, of Hunters Way, now faces attempted murder charges and two counts of administering poison with intent to endanger life or inflict grievous bodily harm.
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The Rat Studies that Foretold a Nightmarish Human Future

Rats are selective eaters which complicates poisoning them, as they often reject contaminated food.
Research has shown that rats can become bait-shy when associating poison with negative effects.
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Kouri Richins to Stand Trial for Murder in Husband's Poisoning. Here's What to Know.

Kouri Richins, mother of three, is accused of murdering her husband by poisoning him for financial gain and is facing multiple charges.

Alleged fentanyl killer was weird' and visited every day, daughter tells court

Accused poisoned couple with fentanyl
Accused rewrote will after murders

Kouri Richins to Stand Trial for Murder in Husband's Poisoning. Here's What to Know.

Kouri Richins, mother of three, is accused of murdering her husband by poisoning him for financial gain and is facing multiple charges.

Alleged fentanyl killer was weird' and visited every day, daughter tells court

Accused poisoned couple with fentanyl
Accused rewrote will after murders
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Woman Wanted for Murder in Russia Tries to Poison NYC Stylist with Cheesecake: "Pathological Liar" | Oxygen Official Site

Olga Tsvyk's near-fatal poisoning by cheesecake led to a bizarre murder investigation involving a cunning alleged killer, Viktoriya Nasyrova.

Man charged with killing wife with eye drops is now accused of poisoning child

The accused poisoned his wife and daughter with eye drops, intimidating witnesses and facing multiple charges, including murder and insurance fraud.

Two arrested on suspicion of poisoning after man found dead in quiet village

Two men arrested on suspicion of poisoning after a man's death in a village.
The death is currently being treated as unexplained and investigations are ongoing.
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6 Americans and Vietnamese are found dead in a Bangkok hotel. Poisoning is suspected

Six people found dead in Bangkok luxury hotel, possibly due to poisoning.

Chile reopens probe into mysterious death of poet Pablo Neruda

Chile reopens investigation into Pablo Neruda's death suspected to be related to Pinochet's dictatorship
Previous investigations inconclusive due to botulism traces found in Neruda's system

6 Americans and Vietnamese are found dead in a Bangkok hotel. Poisoning is suspected

Six people found dead in Bangkok luxury hotel, possibly due to poisoning.

Chile reopens probe into mysterious death of poet Pablo Neruda

Chile reopens investigation into Pablo Neruda's death suspected to be related to Pinochet's dictatorship
Previous investigations inconclusive due to botulism traces found in Neruda's system
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Woman cleared of spiking colleagues' coffee with Viagra

A woman has been cleared of poisoning colleagues with coffee spiked with Viagra tablets.
She claimed she had been set up and was found not guilty by a jury.

Help! I Think My Mother-in-Law Is Poisoning Me.

Readers sent interesting and memorable letters to Prudie throughout the 2010s.
One letter writer suspects their mother-in-law is poisoning them during family visits.
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