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A summary of the deadliest plane crashes that occurred in various countries in 2024 resulting in a total of 282 fatalities.

The world is starting to celebrate the arrival of 2025. The Pacific island nation of Kiribati became the first country to usher in the new year. The first country to enter 2025 was Kiritimati, also known as Christmas Island. The island nation welcomed the new year at 00:00 local time (13:00 GMT). Following Kiribati in the central Pacific Ocean, New Zealand and Australia are expected to enter the new year next. DETAILS ARE COMING...

A passenger plane belonging to Jeju Air crashed while attempting to land at Musan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, resulting in the loss of 179 lives. The aircraft had been chartered by a travel agency and made 13 flights to 6 countries within 48 hours before the tragic accident.

A tourist has been killed in the Egyptian coastal town of Marsa Alam after a shark attack. Another person was injured in the attack. Authorities have declared a state of emergency in the area and imposed a swimming ban for at least two days.

A group of North Korean hackers has stolen over $300 million in cryptocurrencies on the DMM Bitcoin platform.

Backpacker Jessica went missing in London, colleagues received a cryptic message from her phone.

Five remaining Australians from the 'Bali Nine' drug smuggling group have been released by Indonesia after serving over 19 years in prison.

Seven tourists who were hospitalized after drinking cocktails at a luxury hotel in the Fiji island group are in stable condition.

Seven tourists in Fiji have been transported to the hospital in critical condition after a suspected case of alcohol poisoning.

Scandinavian countries are stepping up their fight against youth smartphone and social media usage to protect children from potential harm.

Taiwan reported the presence of sixteen Chinese warships in its surrounding waters, marking one of the highest numbers this year.

A Dalmatian in Bergen has given birth to an unexpected litter of 19 puppies, matching a world record set previously. The proud owners share their surprise and the challenges of caring for the large litter.

Australian media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has lost a legal battle with his own children over the succession of his companies. His plan to give equal power to all of his children has been challenged, leading to a family feud.

Australian police are investigating a suspicious fire that caused significant damage to a synagogue in Melbourne. Firefighters were deployed to extinguish the fire, but substantial damage occurred, raising concerns of antisemitic motives.

Iceland has granted permits to two ships to hunt whales for another five years. The permits allow for the capture of 209 common minke whales and 217 fin whales per year.

Australian woman, Donna Nelson, has been sentenced to six years in Japan for smuggling two kilograms of methamphetamine into the country. Despite claiming innocence, Nelson was found guilty of drug smuggling after the narcotics were discovered hidden in a fake bottom of her suitcase.

Replicas of a sword from the Harry Potter franchise have been recalled in Japan as they violate the country's weapon law.

A woman driving at 80 km/h on a highway in Melbourne discovered a deadly tiger snake crawling up her leg. Was she also bitten?

A bear managed to evade capture in a supermarket for two days before being caught by Japanese police.

Australian police arrested eleven men and two minors attempting to smuggle cocaine into Australia via sea, with an estimated street value of 760 million Australian dollars. The operation was based on intelligence gathered on a motorcycle gang. The suspects tried to smuggle the drugs into the state of Queensland using a recreational sailboat, risking a lifelong prison sentence.

A police report holds former Brazil president responsible for thwarted coup, accusing Bolsonaro of actively participating in the plot.

A former childcare worker in Australia has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping and abusing nearly seventy girls. The judge in Brisbane described the extent and nature of the crimes as 'depraved' and 'terrible', according to Australian media reports.

An Australian police officer who tasered a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home has been found guilty of manslaughter by a jury, facing a potential 25-year prison sentence.

The Australian House of Representatives has passed a law requiring individuals in Australia to be at least sixteen years old to access social media platforms.

Eight hostel employees have been arrested by the police in Laos after six tourists died from toxic alcohol consumption.

During a rocket test in southern Japan, a fire broke out due to an abnormality. The test was conducted on a remote island belonging to Kagoshima province.

Emperor penguin Gus, found 3000 kilometers away from Antarctica, starts his return journey after being cared for in Australia.

A tourist lost one of his legs during a wild kayaking trip in Australia after colliding with a group of rocks. The tragic incident occurred in Tasmania's Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.

An Australian teenager has tragically passed away after consuming toxic cocktails during a trip to Laos. The incident has raised concerns about methanol poisoning among travelers in Southeast Asia.

The Hong Kong High Court has sentenced all 45 activists guilty of 'subversion' after holding unofficial primary elections for the pro-democracy opposition, violating the controversial national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020.