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FOR many Brits, the serene landscapes of Laos provide the perfect stage for wanderlust-fueled adventures. But the popular Asian country has been rocked by a series of chilling tragedies that have led governments to issue warnings to visitors.21Holly Bowles has become the sixth person to die from taking alcohol laced with methanol21British lawyer Simone White was rushed to the hospital after being poisoned and died on Thursday evening21Holly’s best friend, Bianca Jones, 19, died earlier this week after she had a swelling of the brainThis week, it was reported that six people have died after drinking shots thought to have…

WOMEN across the UK are waking up at around 3am every night – and experts say it’s to do with hormones.Certain hormonal changes can cause difficulty falling asleep, sleep apnoea, poor quality sleep, and frequent awakenings.2Menopause is one of the main causes of millions of women in the UK waking up in the middle of the nightCredit: AlamyAccording to Dr Martin Thornton, Bluecrest’s chief medical officer, for older women, menopause is a significant factor in disturbed slumber.He said: “Menopause represents a huge change for the body, and hormonal shifts can lead to a range of uncomfortable experiences that can impact…

YOU can quietly upgrade your online accounts to get special features that millions of other people are missing out on.It turns out that Netflix, WhatsApp, and even your iPhone have special clubs where you can get bonus perks.4You can choose the Public Beta that you’d like to join in your iPhone’s Settings appCredit: Apple / The SunImportantly, they’re free to join – if you know how.IPHONEFirst up is your iPhone, which has a special club that you can sign up for to unlock extra features.It’s called the Apple Beta Software Program, and lets you test out upcoming iOS updates for…

THE parents of a British lawyer killed after drinking alcohol suspected to have been laced with methanol in Laos have spoken.Simone, 28, from Orpington, Kent, died on Thursday after she fell ill from drinking free shots allegedly laced with methanol while in Laos, South East Asia.5Simone White, 28, has died5White’s parents paid tribute to the young lawyerCredit: Enterprise5White is one of six people who have died after drinking shots suspected to have been laced with methanolCredit: EnterpriseWhite’s parents described her as a “beautiful, kind and loving daughter.”They added: “Simone was one of a kind and had the most wonderful energy…

WITH many winter illnesses now in circulation it’s important to be able to recognise the signs of different viruses, as some can be more serious than others. One illness experts are warning Brits to be wary of is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). 3RSV cases are increasing – most cases are mild and get better on their ownCredit: Getty3Emergency departments seeing an increase in acute bronchiolitis, caused by RSV, among childrenCredit: GettyRSV is a common cause of coughs and colds and usually only causes a mild respiratory illness that gets better on its own. But for a small number of people…

A GOOGLE employee is urging Android phone owners to try a genius feature – and says you’ll want to try a mind “trick” to get the most out of it.The Google insider told The Sun how he can’t imagine not using the clever tech anymore.5Google’s Gemini Live lets you have natural humanlike conversations with an AI helperCredit: Google5The Sun spoke to Google exec Serge LaChapelle about the AI-powered assistantCredit: GoogleIt’s called Gemini Live, an upgraded version of Google’s virtual assistant.The artificial intelligence helper uses your microphone and speakers, letting you have “natural, free-flowing conversation”.And you can even interrupt what Gemini…

A BRITISH lawyer has died after apparently being poisoned by a drink laced with methanol while holidaying in Laos.Simone White, 28, from Orpington, Kent, is the fifth tourist to have tragically died after falling ill last week.8British Simone White has diedCredit: Pixel80008Simone died in the alleged methanol poisoning tragedyCredit: Pixel80008Duong Duc Toan, the manager of Nana Backpack hostelIt comes just hours after 19-year-old Australian tourist Bianca Jones was confirmed dead.Two Danish women in their twenties and an American are also those reported to have died after the incident.At least 11 people, including Brits, remain in hospital after allegedly being served…

A WOMAN who blamed her “wobbly” vision and throbbing headache on a hangover was horrified to discover she had cancer. Allison Pickard had enjoyed an alcohol-filled night out with pals and woke up early the next morning feeling under the weather. 5Allison Pickard had enjoyed a boozy night out with friends and woke up the next day feeling under the weatherCredit: Kennedy News5After her vision began to deteriorate, she went to her doctor who referred her to hospital, where she was diagnosed with grade three brain cancer.Credit: Kennedy News5Allison’s cancer required surgery and a course of chemotherapy and radiation treatmentCredit:…

THERE’S a handy Amazon Fire TV trick that all homeowners should know.It works using a standalone Fire TV or Fire Stick – plus a second gadget that you might want to consider grabbing.3You can link multiple cameras – and other smart home devices – to your Fire TVCredit: AmazonYou can actually connect your Fire TV to a Ring smart video doorbell.Ring is also owned by Amazon, and there are several benefits to linking it to your telly.For a start, you’ll be notified through your TV when someone is at the door.And you can even view the Ring doorbell camera in…

UKRAINE has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for the first time.Fragments of the bunker-busting rockets were found in the village of Marine, Kursk, on Wednesday, it is understood.6Image appears to show a fragment of a Storm Shadow missile6Residents in Marine, Kursk, found the debris on Wednesday6Up to 12 missiles were launched by a Ukrainian aircraft, according to reports.Britain’s Storm Shadow missiles are a nightmare for enemies as they are capable of dodging air defences.The £800,000 weapons – which were already being fired within Ukraine – use GPS to precisely hit targets, and can travel at 600mph.A clip shared…