While in Thailand, Michael Tyrell survived the 2004 tsunami after a stranger led him to higher ground. He then aided rescue efforts and returned to help others.
In 2004, a tsunami hit Banda Aceh after a 9.1 earthquake. Intan Afrianti survived, losing family but later reunited with her mother. Many children were orphaned.
Jeju Air flight 7C 2216 crashed at Muan Airport after a hard landing, killing most of the 181 aboard. Two crew survived. Landing gear failure is suspected.
Auckland first welcomed 2025, followed by global celebrations: Times Square ball drop, Copacabana beach jumps, London fireworks, Wuhan balloons, and Hong Kong and Taipei's light shows. Japan mourned earthquake victims. Scotland's events cancelled by storm.
British man detained in Thailand over wife's 2004 death in UK. He didn't report her missing. Visa revoked, facing deportation. UK police want to speak to him.
Appeals court orders release of judges' names from Sarah Sharif's family court case, overturning prior secrecy. Transparency sought after her murder and related abuse.
