A plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea killed 179 people, prompting safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country’s airlines. The crash led to a national mourning and concerns about the government’s response amid political turmoil. The Transport Ministry plans to review safety standards at Jeju Air and investigate the crash, involving a plane that aborted its first landing attempt, received a bird strike warning, and crashed on its second landing attempt.
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Museums defend BP sponsorship despite backlash against cuts to climate change funding
Two esteemed British museums, the British Museum and Science Museum, have defended their partnerships with BP despite calls to cut ties following the oil and gas giant's announcement of reducing investments in renewable energy. BP has signed a £19.8bn deal with Iraq for oil and gasfields, while cutting renewable energy investment by £3.95bn annually. The British Museum signed a 10-year partnership with BP for £50m in 2023, sparking criticism from environmental groups but the museum...
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