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29 Dec 2024, 02:33:04 PM IST

World News Today Live: South Korea Jeju Air plane crash claims 167 lives. A look at recent aviation tragedies

• A Jeju Air flight in South Korea crashed at Muan International Airport, killing 167. Investigations indicate the aircraft landed gear-up without flaps, contributing to the disaster.

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29 Dec 2024, 12:54:52 PM IST

World News Today Live: South Korean plane crash: A year before fatal accident, Jeju Air received ‘A’ grade in safety by government

• The Jeju Air plane crash in Muan has resulted in around 100 deaths, impacting South Korea’s safety record. The airline, previously rated ‘A’ for safety, issued an apology and vowed to address the incident, despite past investigations into safety issues.

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29 Dec 2024, 09:51:33 AM IST

World News Today Live: Horrifying moment caught on camera: Moment when South Korean plane skidded off, crashed in fiery explosion | Watch

• A Jeju Air Co. twin-engine aircraft skidded off the runway and crashed into a wall, resulting in a fiery explosion. The airline confirmed an investigation, while reports indicate around 80 of the 170 passengers onboard lost their lives. Rescue operations are ongoing.

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29 Dec 2024, 09:42:58 AM IST

World News Today Live: Dayle Haddon death: Who was the Canadian model who died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning?

• Dayle Haddon, a pioneering model and actress, died at 76 from carbon monoxide poisoning in Pennsylvania. Known for her work in the 70s and 80s, she fought age discrimination in modeling and founded WomenOne to support educational opportunities for women in marginalized communities.

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29 Dec 2024, 09:22:01 AM IST

World News Today Live: South Korea plane crash: What led to the tragic Jeju Air disaster at Muan Airport?

• At least 62 people died when a Jeju Air flight crashed at South Korea’s Muan International Airport. The plane, carrying 175 passengers, reportedly experienced landing gear malfunction during landing. Rescue efforts are underway, with two crew members rescued.

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29 Dec 2024, 07:18:27 AM IST

World News Today Live: South Korea Plane Crash: Landing gone wrong as Jeju Air Flight 2216 veers off runway, catches fire | Watch video

• South Korea Plane crash: Black smoke erupts after plane veers off the runway and catches fire | Watch Video 

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29 Dec 2024, 07:17:12 AM IST

World News Today Live: Tragedy in South Korea: 28 killed in Jeju air plane crash landing. Here is what we know

• South Korean media report 28 fatalities from a fire on a Jeju Air flight at Muan Airport. The plane, carrying around 180 people from Bangkok, caught fire, but emergency services have extinguished the flames and are working to assist remaining passengers.

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29 Dec 2024, 07:06:43 AM IST

World News Today Live: UK to funnel £1.5 billion into public education with private school tax reform

• UK to tax private schools in £1.5 bn boost to public education

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29 Dec 2024, 06:16:04 AM IST

World News Today Live: South Korea news: Plane carrying 175 passengers, six crew members crashes after driving off runway at Muan Airport

• At Muan International Airport in South Korea, a plane carrying 175 passengers and six flight attendants veered off the runway and collided with a wall, as reported by Yonhap.

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29 Dec 2024, 02:55:24 AM IST

World News Today Live: APAN Star Awards 2024: Kim Tae Ri, Ji Chang Wook, Byeon Woo Seok and others shine

• Kim Tae Ri won the Daesang (Grand Prize) at the APAN Star Awards 2024 for her role in Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born, with actors from Lovely Runner and Queen of Tears taking multiple honors. The ceremony, held on December 27, celebrated excellence in Korean television.

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29 Dec 2024, 01:09:58 AM IST

World News Today Live: ‘What I earned in 1 year on X equals ten years as YouTuber’: Gad Saad’s revelation sparks debate. Elon Musk responds

• Gad Saad recently shared that he earned as much money on X in one year as he did in ten years on YouTube, praising the platform’s superiority for spreading ideas. This revelation sparked varied reactions from social media users, with many asking for a breakdown of his earnings.

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