December 29, 2024
US
•29.12.2024
•Sunday
•239 days ago
•⌨
The morning began with initial reports of 28 deaths in a Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport, with death toll rising throughout the day to reach 179 by evening. The narrative evolved from a simple runway incident to a complex sequence involving a bird strike warning, landing gear failure, and subsequent collision with a concrete barrier.
By afternoon, investigators focused on the bird strike theory, while recovering two survivors from the tail section. The disaster marks the deadliest aviation incident in six years, occurring amid ongoing tensions over Russian involvement in the Azerbaijan Airlines incident from earlier this week.
The evening brought news of Jimmy Carter's death at 100, shifting media focus to his legacy. This coincided with Biden's offer of assistance to South Korea and Azerbaijan's accusation that Russia attempted to cover up its role in the previous week's plane incident in Kazakhstan.
By afternoon, investigators focused on the bird strike theory, while recovering two survivors from the tail section. The disaster marks the deadliest aviation incident in six years, occurring amid ongoing tensions over Russian involvement in the Azerbaijan Airlines incident from earlier this week.
The evening brought news of Jimmy Carter's death at 100, shifting media focus to his legacy. This coincided with Biden's offer of assistance to South Korea and Azerbaijan's accusation that Russia attempted to cover up its role in the previous week's plane incident in Kazakhstan.
Israel
•29.12.2024
•Sunday
•239 days ago
•⌨
A Health Ministry document detailing systematic abuse of hostages reached the UN, revealing patterns of starvation and violence. The report's publication coincided with Netanyahu's prostate surgery, which transferred temporary authority to Yariv Levin.
IDF operations at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabaliya yielded 240 arrests, including militants who participated in October 7 attacks, marking the largest single capture of the war. The afternoon brought rocket fire from Gaza toward Sderot, with five launches resulting in two interceptions.
Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham, 22, from Jerusalem's Himmelfarb High School, fell in combat in Jabaliya, becoming the school's ninth casualty. Evening reports revealed extensive pre-October 7 Hamas surveillance of Israeli targets, found in captured computers. Former US President Jimmy Carter's death at 100 prompted reflection on his role in the Israel-Egypt peace treaty.
IDF operations at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabaliya yielded 240 arrests, including militants who participated in October 7 attacks, marking the largest single capture of the war. The afternoon brought rocket fire from Gaza toward Sderot, with five launches resulting in two interceptions.
Staff Sergeant Yuval Shoham, 22, from Jerusalem's Himmelfarb High School, fell in combat in Jabaliya, becoming the school's ninth casualty. Evening reports revealed extensive pre-October 7 Hamas surveillance of Israeli targets, found in captured computers. Former US President Jimmy Carter's death at 100 prompted reflection on his role in the Israel-Egypt peace treaty.
Germany
•29.12.2024
•Sunday
•239 days ago
•⌨
The morning brought reports of a catastrophic plane crash in Muan, South Korea, with 179 fatalities among 181 passengers. Initial speculation about bird strikes evolved into confirmed reports by afternoon, with eyewitness accounts of sparks and explosions. The pilot's final "Mayday" call mentioned wing damage.
Parallel coverage tracked the political fallout from Elon Musk's continued AfD support, with CDU's Merz and SPD's Miersch condemning his statements as "presumptuous" and "dangerous." This controversy intensified following previous days' internal conflicts at Springer publishing house.
Evening coverage shifted dramatically with Jimmy Carter's death at 100, generating extensive retrospectives across German media. Meanwhile, new details emerged about Russian shadow fleets and North Korean involvement in Ukraine, building on previous days' revelations about Moscow's military mishaps and propaganda efforts.
Parallel coverage tracked the political fallout from Elon Musk's continued AfD support, with CDU's Merz and SPD's Miersch condemning his statements as "presumptuous" and "dangerous." This controversy intensified following previous days' internal conflicts at Springer publishing house.
Evening coverage shifted dramatically with Jimmy Carter's death at 100, generating extensive retrospectives across German media. Meanwhile, new details emerged about Russian shadow fleets and North Korean involvement in Ukraine, building on previous days' revelations about Moscow's military mishaps and propaganda efforts.
France
•29.12.2024
•Sunday
•239 days ago
•⌨
The morning began with initial reports of a Jeju Air crash in South Korea, with death toll rising throughout the day from 28 to the final count of 179, with two crew members surviving. Bird strike and landing gear malfunction emerged as primary causes.
By afternoon, focus shifted to Interior Minister Darmanin's announcement of enhanced isolation measures for top drug traffickers, building on previous days' justice reform proposals. Meanwhile, Mayotte's post-cyclone crisis continued generating coverage as ministerial visits approached.
Evening headlines turned to Elon Musk's interference in German politics through AfD support, creating tensions within Trump's base over tech visa policies. The day concluded with Jimmy Carter's death at 100, shifting attention to American political legacy.
By afternoon, focus shifted to Interior Minister Darmanin's announcement of enhanced isolation measures for top drug traffickers, building on previous days' justice reform proposals. Meanwhile, Mayotte's post-cyclone crisis continued generating coverage as ministerial visits approached.
Evening headlines turned to Elon Musk's interference in German politics through AfD support, creating tensions within Trump's base over tech visa policies. The day concluded with Jimmy Carter's death at 100, shifting attention to American political legacy.
Lebanon
•29.12.2024
•Sunday
•239 days ago
•⌨
France intensified diplomatic pressure regarding Lebanon's presidential election, with Macron making direct statements and announcing ministerial visits. Israeli forces conducted demolition operations in Meis al-Jabal, while warning UNIFIL to avoid specific border areas, suggesting preparation for extended presence beyond the 60-day ceasefire window.
By afternoon, Israeli media revealed plans to allocate 1.3 billion shekels for extending northern residents' evacuation through February, contradicting earlier diplomatic signals about withdrawal timeframes. Church leaders warned against "playing" with the January 9 presidential election date, as diplomatic sources indicated Qatar-Saudi coordination on Lebanese security arrangements.
Evening reports focused on US-French pressure regarding the presidential deadline, while Israeli operations continued in border areas despite the theoretical countdown to withdrawal, suggesting military preparations inconsistent with diplomatic messaging.
By afternoon, Israeli media revealed plans to allocate 1.3 billion shekels for extending northern residents' evacuation through February, contradicting earlier diplomatic signals about withdrawal timeframes. Church leaders warned against "playing" with the January 9 presidential election date, as diplomatic sources indicated Qatar-Saudi coordination on Lebanese security arrangements.
Evening reports focused on US-French pressure regarding the presidential deadline, while Israeli operations continued in border areas despite the theoretical countdown to withdrawal, suggesting military preparations inconsistent with diplomatic messaging.
Ukraine
•29.12.2024
•Sunday
•239 days ago
•⌨
Morning coverage focused on the South Korean aviation disaster, with 179 casualties. Combat reports indicated 158 engagements across the front, with intense fighting in Pokrovsk sector. Ukrainian forces intercepted 9 of 10 Russian drones in a single region.
By midday, Azerbaijan's President Aliyev claimed Russia shot down their plane in Aktau, connecting to the previous day's incident investigation. Putin's decree formally defining "Russophobia" emerged as Moscow preemptively rejected Trump team's peace proposals before receiving them.
Evening news centered on Poland's offer to compensate for potential Slovak power cuts, following previous days' energy politics developments. Zelenskyy selected a military ombudsman, while combat intensity maintained at 133 engagements. The day concluded with reports of Jimmy Carter's death at 100, noted for his support of Ukraine.
By midday, Azerbaijan's President Aliyev claimed Russia shot down their plane in Aktau, connecting to the previous day's incident investigation. Putin's decree formally defining "Russophobia" emerged as Moscow preemptively rejected Trump team's peace proposals before receiving them.
Evening news centered on Poland's offer to compensate for potential Slovak power cuts, following previous days' energy politics developments. Zelenskyy selected a military ombudsman, while combat intensity maintained at 133 engagements. The day concluded with reports of Jimmy Carter's death at 100, noted for his support of Ukraine.
Palestine
•29.12.2024
•Sunday
•239 days ago
•⌨
Seven casualties were reported at Al-Wafa Hospital following Israeli strikes, continuing the pattern of hospital targeting seen at Kamal Adwan Hospital in previous days. The WHO confirmed 75,000 Palestinians in northern Gaza face immediate danger.
The fifth infant death from exposure was reported, highlighting the intensifying impact of winter conditions on displaced populations. Hamas requested UN monitors for Gaza hospitals while denying Israeli claims about assassination attempts on its leadership.
By afternoon, Israeli forces announced Kamal Adwan Hospital would not reopen, while ordering evacuations in northwestern Gaza. The Washington Post revealed AI's role in IDF targeting operations. Evening reports indicated ceasefire negotiations face collapse, with Egyptian sources noting diminishing prospects for agreement. Yemen's armed forces announced plans to escalate their maritime operations.
The fifth infant death from exposure was reported, highlighting the intensifying impact of winter conditions on displaced populations. Hamas requested UN monitors for Gaza hospitals while denying Israeli claims about assassination attempts on its leadership.
By afternoon, Israeli forces announced Kamal Adwan Hospital would not reopen, while ordering evacuations in northwestern Gaza. The Washington Post revealed AI's role in IDF targeting operations. Evening reports indicated ceasefire negotiations face collapse, with Egyptian sources noting diminishing prospects for agreement. Yemen's armed forces announced plans to escalate their maritime operations.
UK
•29.12.2024
•Sunday
•239 days ago
•⌨
A Jeju Air flight crash at Muan International Airport dominated coverage, with death toll reports evolving from 28 in early morning to 179 by mid-day. Initial reports focused on the plane striking an airport wall, while later coverage revealed air traffic controllers had warned about bird strikes minutes before the crash. By afternoon, experts expressed doubts about the bird strike theory, describing the incident as "extremely unusual."
Evening coverage shifted to human elements, reporting on three generations of one family among the victims and a three-year-old as the youngest casualty. King Charles issued a statement of condolence.
The day concluded with former US President Jimmy Carter's death at 100, marking the end of the longest post-presidency in American history. The Times noted his transformation from "unlikely leader" to "best ex-president America ever had."
Evening coverage shifted to human elements, reporting on three generations of one family among the victims and a three-year-old as the youngest casualty. King Charles issued a statement of condolence.
The day concluded with former US President Jimmy Carter's death at 100, marking the end of the longest post-presidency in American history. The Times noted his transformation from "unlikely leader" to "best ex-president America ever had."
Iran
•29.12.2024
•Sunday
•239 days ago
•⌨
Morning coverage tracked the rising death toll from South Korea's Muan Airport disaster, with numbers climbing from 28 to 179 throughout the day. Only two passengers survived.
Tehran's Bazaar merchants initiated strikes over currency rates reaching 82,000 tomans per dollar, though state media emphasized a supposed decline toward 70,000. The Revolutionary Guard issued statements about readiness against "security threats," while coverage continued of the Bandar Lengeh suicide attack.
By afternoon, Azerbaijan's President Aliyev accused Russia of attempting to cover up its role in downing an Azerbaijani aircraft, despite Putin's apology. Evening brought news of actress Taraneh Alidoosti's travel ban, with no authority claiming responsibility. The day ended with reports of Carter's death at 100, marking a symbolic closure to the era that transformed Iranian-American relations.
Tehran's Bazaar merchants initiated strikes over currency rates reaching 82,000 tomans per dollar, though state media emphasized a supposed decline toward 70,000. The Revolutionary Guard issued statements about readiness against "security threats," while coverage continued of the Bandar Lengeh suicide attack.
By afternoon, Azerbaijan's President Aliyev accused Russia of attempting to cover up its role in downing an Azerbaijani aircraft, despite Putin's apology. Evening brought news of actress Taraneh Alidoosti's travel ban, with no authority claiming responsibility. The day ended with reports of Carter's death at 100, marking a symbolic closure to the era that transformed Iranian-American relations.
Russia
•29.12.2024
•Sunday
•239 days ago
•⌨
Morning coverage focused on the Jeju Air crash in South Korea, with casualty numbers rising throughout the day from 28 to 179 confirmed deaths. The media's attention shifted dramatically when Azerbaijan's President Aliyev publicly blamed Russia for the AZAL crash in Aktau, demanding compensation and stating the aircraft was damaged by ground fire over Russian territory.
By afternoon, Azerbaijan announced suspension of flights to ten Russian cities and tightened regulations for Russian citizens' stay in the country. Kazakhstan revealed plans to send the AZAL crash black boxes to Brazil for analysis, marking a significant departure from Russian involvement in the investigation.
Evening brought news of Moscow's rejection of Trump's proposal to delay Ukraine's NATO membership by 20 years, while Russian media faced new Telegram channel blocks in EU countries, prompting threats of reciprocal measures from the Foreign Ministry.
By afternoon, Azerbaijan announced suspension of flights to ten Russian cities and tightened regulations for Russian citizens' stay in the country. Kazakhstan revealed plans to send the AZAL crash black boxes to Brazil for analysis, marking a significant departure from Russian involvement in the investigation.
Evening brought news of Moscow's rejection of Trump's proposal to delay Ukraine's NATO membership by 20 years, while Russian media faced new Telegram channel blocks in EU countries, prompting threats of reciprocal measures from the Foreign Ministry.
Italy
•29.12.2024
•Sunday
•239 days ago
•⌨
The morning opened with the Jeju Air disaster in South Korea, where bird strikes and adverse weather caused a Boeing 737 crash killing 179 of 181 passengers. The death toll updates dominated coverage through early afternoon. Azerbaijan simultaneously accused Russia of downing their aircraft in Kazakhstan, creating a parallel aviation narrative.
By midday, US State Department explicitly characterized Cecilia Sala's detention in Iran as political retaliation, elevating diplomatic tensions. The afternoon saw a fatal shark attack on Italian tourists at Marsa Alam, claiming Gianluca Di Gioia's life while Giuseppe Fappani sustained injuries attempting rescue.
Evening brought smoke incidents at Rome's metro stations Spagna and Flaminio, while coverage shifted to Jimmy Carter's death at 100, with Biden announcing state funeral arrangements.
By midday, US State Department explicitly characterized Cecilia Sala's detention in Iran as political retaliation, elevating diplomatic tensions. The afternoon saw a fatal shark attack on Italian tourists at Marsa Alam, claiming Gianluca Di Gioia's life while Giuseppe Fappani sustained injuries attempting rescue.
Evening brought smoke incidents at Rome's metro stations Spagna and Flaminio, while coverage shifted to Jimmy Carter's death at 100, with Biden announcing state funeral arrangements.
Japan
•29.12.2024
•Sunday
•239 days ago
•⌨
At dawn, a Jeju Air passenger aircraft crashed at Muan International Airport. Initial reports indicated 28 deaths, but the toll rose dramatically throughout the morning as rescue operations revealed the extent of the disaster. By noon, authorities confirmed 179 fatalities among the 181 passengers and crew, with only two crew members surviving. The aircraft reportedly attempted a belly landing after a possible bird strike, hitting an airport wall at approximately 200km/h.
Control tower recordings revealed warnings about bird activity before the crash. The incident becomes South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster. Jeju Air, which had been expanding its Japan-Korea routes, issued an apology while maintaining there were no prior mechanical issues with the aircraft.
Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani announced his wife's pregnancy through social media, while US Steel criticized union opposition to its acquisition by Nippon Steel.
Control tower recordings revealed warnings about bird activity before the crash. The incident becomes South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster. Jeju Air, which had been expanding its Japan-Korea routes, issued an apology while maintaining there were no prior mechanical issues with the aircraft.
Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani announced his wife's pregnancy through social media, while US Steel criticized union opposition to its acquisition by Nippon Steel.
Netherlands
•29.12.2024
•Sunday
•239 days ago
•⌨
The death toll from a passenger aircraft crash in South Korea evolved through Dutch media reports, starting at 28 victims at 1:27 AM and reaching 177 by evening. Initial reports described the aircraft hitting a wall during landing, with subsequent coverage revealing eyewitness accounts of engine sparks and explosions before impact. This narrative shifted as experts questioned the presence of a concrete wall near the runway.
By afternoon, coverage expanded to include a survivor's account and investigations into possible bird collision. The crash narrative intertwined with previous day's coverage of Russian involvement in an Azerbaijani aircraft incident, as Azerbaijan's president accused Russia of responsibility.
Evening coverage shifted to Jimmy Carter's death at age 100, while local reporting focused on firework sales despite bans and new details about Bouterse's pre-death period in Surinamese jungle.
By afternoon, coverage expanded to include a survivor's account and investigations into possible bird collision. The crash narrative intertwined with previous day's coverage of Russian involvement in an Azerbaijani aircraft incident, as Azerbaijan's president accused Russia of responsibility.
Evening coverage shifted to Jimmy Carter's death at age 100, while local reporting focused on firework sales despite bans and new details about Bouterse's pre-death period in Surinamese jungle.
India
•29.12.2024
•Sunday
•239 days ago
•⌨
Morning coverage focused on South Korea's Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport, with death toll estimates rising from 28 to 179 throughout the day. Officials cited landing gear malfunction and possible bird strike as causes.
By afternoon, Azerbaijan's President Aliyev accused Russia of shooting down their aircraft in Kazakhstan, contradicting Putin's earlier apology. The incident marks growing regional tensions in post-Soviet airspace.
In Bihar, BPSC candidates' protests against examination irregularities led to police using water cannons and filing FIR against political strategist Prashant Kishor for alleged instigation. The protests connect to broader examination system controversies.
The Manmohan Singh memorial controversy continued from previous days, with Congress and BJP trading accusations over funeral arrangements and historical precedents regarding former Prime Ministers' memorials.
By afternoon, Azerbaijan's President Aliyev accused Russia of shooting down their aircraft in Kazakhstan, contradicting Putin's earlier apology. The incident marks growing regional tensions in post-Soviet airspace.
In Bihar, BPSC candidates' protests against examination irregularities led to police using water cannons and filing FIR against political strategist Prashant Kishor for alleged instigation. The protests connect to broader examination system controversies.
The Manmohan Singh memorial controversy continued from previous days, with Congress and BJP trading accusations over funeral arrangements and historical precedents regarding former Prime Ministers' memorials.
Poland
•29.12.2024
•Sunday
•239 days ago
•⌨
Morning coverage focused on the Jeju Air crash in South Korea, with 179 casualties. The incident dominated early headlines as details emerged about a bird strike and the last messages from passengers. By mid-morning, Azerbaijan's president confirmed their civilian aircraft had been shot down over Russian territory, connecting to the previous days' aviation incidents that led to flight suspensions.
A gas explosion collapsed a residential building in Cieszyn, with emergency services searching for two missing persons throughout the day. The operation continued into the evening under difficult conditions.
Political coverage centered on immunity procedures against PiS MPs, with over 30 potential requests being prepared by the ruling coalition. Former PM Morawiecki announced his candidacy for ECR leadership, while new polls showed 53% of Poles perceiving life as more difficult under Tusk's government.
The evening brought news of Jimmy Carter's death at 100, shifting focus to international coverage.
A gas explosion collapsed a residential building in Cieszyn, with emergency services searching for two missing persons throughout the day. The operation continued into the evening under difficult conditions.
Political coverage centered on immunity procedures against PiS MPs, with over 30 potential requests being prepared by the ruling coalition. Former PM Morawiecki announced his candidacy for ECR leadership, while new polls showed 53% of Poles perceiving life as more difficult under Tusk's government.
The evening brought news of Jimmy Carter's death at 100, shifting focus to international coverage.
Spain
•29.12.2024
•Sunday
•239 days ago
•⌨
Morning coverage began with updates on aid distribution to dana flood victims, revealing government had distributed less than 6% of promised assistance, with only 11 families receiving death compensation.
A major aviation disaster in South Korea dominated headlines throughout the day, with death toll updates rising from 120 to final count of 179, with two crew members surviving. Media traced the sequence from bird strike to wall collision at Muan airport.
Afternoon reporting highlighted Barcelona's metropolitan challenges, from cybersecurity concerns over Israeli hackers to environmental requirements for EU compliance. Coverage of military spending revealed 2.3 billion euros in extra expenditure over four months.
Evening brought news of Jimmy Carter's death at 100, while domestic coverage returned to judicial-political tensions through García Ortiz's mobile phone controversy.
A major aviation disaster in South Korea dominated headlines throughout the day, with death toll updates rising from 120 to final count of 179, with two crew members surviving. Media traced the sequence from bird strike to wall collision at Muan airport.
Afternoon reporting highlighted Barcelona's metropolitan challenges, from cybersecurity concerns over Israeli hackers to environmental requirements for EU compliance. Coverage of military spending revealed 2.3 billion euros in extra expenditure over four months.
Evening brought news of Jimmy Carter's death at 100, while domestic coverage returned to judicial-political tensions through García Ortiz's mobile phone controversy.
Turkey
•29.12.2024
•Sunday
•239 days ago
•⌨
Following DEM Party's historic İmralı visit, Abdullah Öcalan's messages dominated morning coverage, declaring readiness for "positive steps" and emphasizing a "new paradigm." The statement triggered responses across the political spectrum, with MHP and CHP leadership weighing in by afternoon.
A parallel crisis unfolded as reports detailed a South Korean passenger aircraft crash claiming 179 lives, prompting official condolences from Ankara. The Turkish defense establishment maintained focus on PKK operations, with operations neutralizing four militants in northern Iraq.
Evening coverage shifted to Turkish-Saudi defense talks and reactions to social media regulations. Weather services issued New Year's snow warnings for Istanbul, while Darıca schools suspended classes following gas explosions. The day concluded with denials of alleged PKK-linked social media campaigns targeting Foreign Minister Fidan.
A parallel crisis unfolded as reports detailed a South Korean passenger aircraft crash claiming 179 lives, prompting official condolences from Ankara. The Turkish defense establishment maintained focus on PKK operations, with operations neutralizing four militants in northern Iraq.
Evening coverage shifted to Turkish-Saudi defense talks and reactions to social media regulations. Weather services issued New Year's snow warnings for Istanbul, while Darıca schools suspended classes following gas explosions. The day concluded with denials of alleged PKK-linked social media campaigns targeting Foreign Minister Fidan.
China
•29.12.2024
•Sunday
•239 days ago
•⌨
The morning media cycle focused intensively on the unfolding Jeju Air disaster in South Korea, with casualty numbers rising throughout the day from initial reports of 28 to final confirmation of 179 deaths. The black box was recovered as investigations began into possible bird strike and adverse weather conditions.
State media maintained coordinated messaging about Xi's "opening up" narrative and Politburo study sessions, while unveiling the CR450 high-speed train prototype in Beijing. By midday, Xi sent formal condolences to South Korea's acting president, marking official acknowledgment of the disaster.
Afternoon coverage shifted to China's expanding influence in Africa, particularly in the Gulf of Guinea and through TCM diplomacy with Djibouti. The state-backed narrative of Xiongan as a "city of the future" emerged, while selective visa policies toward EU countries indicated continuing strategic differentiation in diplomatic relations.
State media maintained coordinated messaging about Xi's "opening up" narrative and Politburo study sessions, while unveiling the CR450 high-speed train prototype in Beijing. By midday, Xi sent formal condolences to South Korea's acting president, marking official acknowledgment of the disaster.
Afternoon coverage shifted to China's expanding influence in Africa, particularly in the Gulf of Guinea and through TCM diplomacy with Djibouti. The state-backed narrative of Xiongan as a "city of the future" emerged, while selective visa policies toward EU countries indicated continuing strategic differentiation in diplomatic relations.
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