South Korea experienced its worst aviation disaster in decades in 2024 when a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 jetliner crashed at Muan International Airport, killing 179 people. This tragic event marked the deadliest plane crash worldwide that year, with only two crew members surviving after the plane hit a concrete fence with its front landing gear closed. Other significant aviation accidents in 2024 included incidents in Japan, Nepal, Brazil, and Kazakhstan, highlighting the continued risks and challenges faced in air travel.
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Ex-police chief who escaped Arkansas prison while serving time for murder recaptured: Authorities
Former Arkansas police chief Grant Hardin, who was serving a 30-year sentence for murder and rape, was recaptured after escaping from prison on May 25 by impersonating a corrections officer. He was apprehended on June 6, 2025, near Moccasin Creek, following a manhunt involving helicopters and K9 units, with tracking dogs leading to his location. Arkansas officials, including Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, praised the law enforcement efforts that led to his capture, ensuring community safety....
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