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Bianca Jones (left) and Holly Morton-Bowles died after being poisoned in Laos.

Three pairs of friends, five dead young women, families in torment around the globe

From the excited farewells to the chaotic aftermath and, eventually, the decision to turn off life support, this is how the Laos methanol poisoning unfolded.

  • Tara Brown, Serge Negus and Sheree Gibson

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Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones died of methanol poisoning in Laos.

‘Not good enough’: Laos poisoning families fear there will be no justice for their daughters

The families of Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones say they are losing faith in the Laos government’s investigation of the young travellers’ deaths.

  • Tara Brown, Serge Negus and Sheree Gibson
Australian couple David Fisk and Lucita Barquin Cortez were found dead in a Philippines hotel room.

‘I would not forgive’: Accused killer speaks about deaths of holidaying Australian couple

Ronel Estipona Perido allegedly killed Sydney man David Fisk and his Australian-Filipina partner Lucita Cortez to feed an online gambling addiction.

  • Zach Hope
Farrah Tomazin stands in front of the crowd outside the Manhattan courtroom where Donald Trump’s hush-money trial was held.

Being hit by a car while covering Johnny Depp’s court case became emblematic of my time in the US

In her farewell dispatch, outgoing North America correspondent Farrah Tomazin reflects on her time covering the United States during a tumultuous three years.

  • Farrah Tomazin
Gregor Haas in Manila detention. His lawyer says he has lost close to 30 kilograms.

Judge throws curveball into the high-profile case of NRL star’s jailed father

A Filipino court has ordered Gregor Haas’ release from immigration detention after a secret hearing.

  • Zach Hope and Chris Barrett
Chinese-Australian writer Yang Hengjun was handed a suspended death sentence last year.

Australian forced to choose between food and clothes in Beijing jail

In a freezing winter, Chinese-Australian writer Yang Hengjun told Australian officials he could not afford a jumper and had to beg other prisoners for soup.

  • Matthew Knott
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President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump on stage during a candlelight dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington.

A night at the ball: Forget inauguration formalities and head for the glittery halls

The inauguration balls in Washington showcase political hobnobbing on a scale Australians can scarcely imagine.

  • Michael Koziol
Australian football star Sam Kerr departs Kingston Crown Court after a pre-trial hearing on January 14, 2025 in Kingston upon Thames, England.

Sam Kerr fronts court charged with racially aggravated harassment

Australia’s all-time leading goalscorer pleaded not guilty last year.

Oscar Jenkins, pictured (left) playing for Toorak Prahran Cricket Club, was captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine (right).

‘All options on the table’ after reports of Australian’s death at Russia’s hands

The government is making urgent inquiries after reports the body of Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins, who was fighting for Ukraine, has been found.

  • Matthew Knott and Nick Bonyhady
Courtney Mills.

‘Hardest loss’: Melbourne DJ who died in Bali mourned

Courtney Mills, a 37-year-old from Frankston, was found critically injured after a fall from a hotel balcony in Kuta last Friday.

  • Lachlan Abbott, Melissa Cunningham and Amilia Rosa

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