Plane crashes and bursts into flames while landing in South Korea, killing 179
Plane crashed in S. Korea after landing gear failed, killing 179 of 181 on board. Bird strike warning issued. Rescue of 2 crew.
Plane crashed in S. Korea after landing gear failed, killing 179 of 181 on board. Bird strike warning issued. Rescue of 2 crew.
Bangkok hotel fire on Khao San Road killed 3 foreign tourists, injured 7. Fire occurred on 5th floor. Cause is under investigation, city safety emphasized.
Guinness leased brewery in 1759. Y2K fears in 1999 were unfounded. Emperor Commodus killed 192. USSR dissolved 1991, Yeltsin resigned 1997. COVID-19 emerged 2019.
Taiwanese college student's joke NYE crying event went viral. People gather to cry, vent, and connect, highlighting mental health awareness.
TikTok's Pesto, an oversized penguin, went viral, boosting zoo visits. Baby hippo, Moo Deng, also gained fame but raised welfare concerns. Zoos spark conservation debate.
The Halo Trust secured UK funding (£7M+) for demining in Ukraine, Afghanistan & Somaliland (£250k). They’ve cleared 2M explosives, saving 2M lives.
