The Independent - December 30, 2024

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December 30, 2024

Distraught families demand answers after 179 are killed in South Korea plane crash

Grieving families screamed and wept at a South Korean airport as the names of the dead were confirmed after a plane carrying 181 people crashed, killing all but two on board, in the worst domestic aviation disaster in the country’s history.

3 mins

Experts question bird strike theories as inquiry begins

As an investigation begins into the deadliest plane crash on South Korean soil, experts have questioned whether a bird strike could have caused the undercarriage to fail.

3 mins

Flying is still extremely safe despite the recent tragedies

But risks in conflict zones may be rising

2 mins

Channel claims three more migrant small-boat victims

At least three people died while trying to cross the English Channel to the UK yesterday morning.

2 mins

VAT hike could leave some pupils without a school by next month, warns council

GCSE students in Oxfordshire whose parents can no longer pay independent school fees could find themselves without a school place next month.

2 mins

Fresh tractor tax blow for Labour as poll suggests massive loss of rural seats

Labour could lose three-quarters of its rural seats if a general election was held today, a new poll has suggested, just months after the party swept to power in a landslide election win fuelled by gains in the countryside.

3 mins

Should PM panic over poll suggesting 200 lost seats?

A poll has suggested Labour could lose nearly 200 seats if a general election was held today, which could see Sir Keir Starmer lose his deputy Angela Rayner and home secretary Yvette Cooper.

2 mins

The former US president Jimmy Carter dies at 100

James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr, a naval officer, Nobel Peace Prize winner and peanut farm operator who became governor of Georgia and later the 39th president of the United States, has died.

8 mins

An unforgettable afternoon with the perfect gentleman

When Andrew Buncombe interviewed Jimmy Carter, it was unusual for former presidents to criticise their successors

5 mins

Wringing in the new year: expect rain, snow and wind

Britons are bracing for snowfall and a sharp drop in temperatures, which are set to fall to -2C on New Year’s Eve in some places.

2 mins

Thousands stranded again after fog causes flight chaos.

Disruption caused by thick fog continued at airports yesterday, the airport's busiest day of the holiday period.

3 mins

Quit for a week and save full day of life, smokers are told

Women lose 22 minutes of their life with each cigarette they smoke while one cigarette shortens a man's life by 17 minutes, experts have estimated.

2 mins

Woman feels 'betrayed' by maker of talcum powder over her cancer diagnosis

Thousands planning legal action against Johnson & Johnson

4 mins

Trump takes Musk's side in Maga visa immigration feud

President-elect says he has always liked H-1B workers' visas, despite moving to restrict them during his first term in office

2 mins

Azerbaijan president claims Russia shot at plane before crash that killed at least 38

Azerbaijan's president has said Russia shot down a passenger jet and has accused Moscow of trying to cover up the issue for several days.

3 mins

Red card protest in Georgia as ex-footballer Kavelashvili is sworn in as new president.

Mikheil Kavelashvili, a hardline critic of the West, was sworn in as president of Georgia yesterday.

2 mins

At least 10 Taliban fighters are killed in ministry attack

At least 10 Taliban fighters were killed and five others wounded in a major attack on the group's ministry of interior in Kabul, as tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalated.

2 mins

Fishing for a new style in 2025? Try these on for size

After a year of clean chic, LED face masks and reformer pilates, Ellie Muir dives into the sublime and the potentially ridiculous lifestyle, wellness and fashion trends set to rule

7 mins

Enjoy heart-healthy food

After his bypass, two-Michelin-starred chef Sat Bains tells Hannah Twiggs about his new cookbook and how simple, flavour-packed meals can help us live longer and better

10 mins

Addams Family star was far more than his tragic death

Raul Julia's final film, 'Street Fighter', turns 30 this week.

6 mins

From Avatar 3 to Superman, 25 big-screen treats in 2025

A bald Emma Stone, a mad Jennifer Lawrence and lots and lots of Robert Pattinsons lead our must-see movies for the 12 months ahead

10+ mins

SIMPLY WED?

Two years after Abi Morgan's divorce lawyer drama reached. its finale, picking up with characters from 'The Split' feels like checking in with old friends.

3 mins

Liverpool high-five as Salah inspires devastating display

Mo Salah proved his worth to Liverpool yet again as he inspired them to a 5-0 win at West Ham.

2 mins

City finally end horror run - but bigger worries remain

It was a landmark occasion for Pep Guardiola. Not because he took charge of Manchester City for the 500th time, joining only Les McDowall in a select club, but because a manager who was a byword for winning actually won a game. For a manager with 39 trophies in his career, such results seemed routine.

3 mins

Champion Humphries loses to Wright in major upset

Reigning champion Luke Humphries was knocked out of the World Darts Championship by an inspired Peter Wright in a major upset at Alexandra Palace.

2 mins

How Littler giving it large made for unbeatable drama

Darts is riding the crest of a wave thanks to Luke Littler's unique blend of mesmerising talent and pure showmanship, and it's not slowing down in 2025

5 mins

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