Two people survived and 179 were killed in a plane crash at Muan International Airport, South Korea, involving Jeju Air Flight 2216. The Boeing 737-800 skidded off the runway, burst into flames, and was completely destroyed. The crash, likely caused by a bird strike, resulted in the deadliest airline disaster of the year, with at least 88 victims identified, including children.
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The cute whiskers are back on. Rare Mediterranean monk seals are cared for in a Greek rehab center
In Greece, the charity MOm has helped nurse back to health dozens of Mediterranean monk seals, like Panagis, who was found struggling in Cyprus and is almost ready to return to the wild. Conservation efforts have led to a remarkable recovery of the species, with nearly half of the global population of 800 living in Greek waters. MOm's rehabilitation center has cared for about 40 seals, preparing them for release back into the wild after...
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