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In South Korea, a plane carrying 181 passengers and crew has crashed on landing at Muan Airport, killing at least 120 people. The aircraft, operated by Jeju Airlines, skidded down the runway before hitting a wall and exploding into flames. Officials fear most on board have died, although two survivors鈥攁 man and a woman from the flight crew鈥攚ere pulled from the wreckage. Authorities are investigating reports that a bird strike caused the landing gear to malfunction. Jeju Airlines has issued a formal apology.

Also in the programme: In Georgia, the inauguration of the new President, Mikheil Kavelashvili, is set to take place despite ongoing protests. The current President, Salome Zourabichvili, has refused to step down. We hear from both sides of the political divide.

Joining presenter Julian Worricker to discuss these topics and other news of the day are George Parker, Political Editor for the Financial Times newspaper based in London and Suzanne Lynch, Editor of Politico's Global Playbook.

(Picture: Rescue workers take part in a salvage operation at the site where an aircraft crashed at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, December 29, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji)