The Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines erupted at 5:51 a.m. local time, sending smoke 4,000 meters into the air, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). A Level 3 alert remains in place, indicating increased lava flow risk and the possibility of a hazardous eruption in the coming weeks.
An Air India plane crashed into a university hostel in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff, killing 204 people and injuring 41. One passenger, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, survived and is being treated.
The Boeing 787 crashed after climbing just 190 meters. The plane had issued a Mayday call but lost contact soon after. It was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals.
Indian PM Modi called the incident “heartbreaking.” UK PM Starmer and Portugal’s PM Montenegro expressed condolences, while King Charles was briefed. The victims include 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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