Skydivers die after parachutes tangle in Italy
Two experienced skydivers with over 8,000 jumps between them died after their parachutes tangled mid-air in Fano, Italy. The tragic accident is under investigation.
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Paratrooper's Final Message of Hope Revealed After Ukraine Death
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, died in Ukraine. The MoD has released his poignant final message to his family, urging them to be proud. Read his story of courage and service.
British soldier's final letter from Ukraine urges family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, killed in Ukraine, left a poignant letter asking his loved ones not to be broken by grief. Read his powerful message of duty and belief.
Paratrooper George Hooley repatriated after Ukraine death
Lance Corporal George Hooley, killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine, has been repatriated to RAF Brize Norton. Crowds lined the streets to honour the 28-year-old soldier.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Spain's €1.1bn Ghost Airport: A €10k Failure
The shocking story of Spain's €1.1 billion 'ghost airport' that operated for just three years before closing. Discover how this infrastructure disaster lost billions.
I'm A Celeb 2024 starts with dramatic parachute jump
I'm A Celebrity kicks off with five celebrities completing a daring parachute jump over Australia's Gold Coast. ITV bosses promise the 'toughest' series yet with major format changes.
Guterres: 1.5°C climate failure 'moral catastrophe'
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring the world's failure to meet critical climate targets a profound moral failure that threatens humanity's future.
Couple survives plane crash using emergency parachute
In an extraordinary tale of survival, a couple cheated death when their private aircraft experienced catastrophic failure over Arizona, deploying an innovative whole-airplane parachute system that brought them safely to ground in a dramatic desert landing
Kansas City ride safety belt fails mid-operation
Terrifying moment at Kansas City attraction as ride safety belt fails mid-operation, sending riders plunging downwards in shocking safety breach caught on camera.
Government faces legal challenge over Bloody Sunday decision
The British government is being challenged in court over its decision not to prosecute a second soldier for the murder of a teenager during the Bloody Sunday incident in Londonderry.
Prison guards help sex offender escape with directions
Exclusive: Security scandal rocks UK prison system as staff inadvertently assist convicted sex offender's escape from Derwentside immigration centre, raising serious questions about staff training and security protocols.
Parachute Regiment faces new Troubles investigation
New probe launched into British soldier's fatal shooting of 18-year-old Patrick McVeigh in Belfast during The Troubles, raising questions about historical military conduct.
Parachute Regiment Faces Fresh Troubles Investigation
Northern Ireland's Public Prosecution Service re-examines 1972 Londonderry shootings involving British soldiers, as families continue seeking justice five decades later.
Police apology after murder at sex offender's home
A police force has issued a formal apology after a vulnerable woman was murdered at a known sex offender's residence that had been operating unlawfully for six months, raising serious questions about public protection failures.
ANZ Banking App Crashes in Nationwide Outage
Thousands of ANZ customers across Australia were left stranded as both the mobile app and internet banking services crashed simultaneously, sparking fury and financial anxiety.
New Evidence Emerges in Parachute Regiment Probe
Fresh disclosures reveal significant developments in the ongoing inquiry into the Parachute Regiment's actions in Northern Ireland, with newly uncovered evidence challenging previous accounts.
Fresh Evidence in Parachute Regiment Bloody Sunday Probe
New findings challenge official accounts of 1972 Londonderry shootings as military police documents reveal inconsistencies in Parachute Regiment testimony.
New Evidence in Bloody Sunday Case Challenges Official Story
Fresh testimony and evidence presented to prosecutors could reopen investigation into 1972 Parachute Regiment shootings that left 13 dead in Northern Ireland.
PSNI investigated over historical abuse case handling
Northern Ireland's police watchdog launches investigation into PSNI handling of sexual offence allegations against former soldier from Parachute Regiment dating back to 1990s.
Optus Network Collapse Disrupts Emergency Services
Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider Optus suffered a catastrophic nationwide outage, disrupting emergency services and mistakenly sending thousands of customers to voicemail during critical situations.
New Bloody Sunday Documents Reveal Parachute Regiment Concerns
Newly uncovered documents reveal disturbing details about the Parachute Regiment's conduct during Bloody Sunday in Londonderry, raising fresh questions about one of the darkest chapters in Northern Ireland's history.
Parachute Regiment training in Derry sparks Bloody Sunday memories
British Army parachutists have conducted training exercises in Londonderry, stirring powerful memories and community tensions in a city still grappling with the legacy of Bloody Sunday.
Teenager shot by Parachute Regiment in Bogside
Exclusive investigation reveals new details about a 15-year-old boy shot by British soldiers in Londonderry's Bogside area, raising fresh questions about historical military operations during The Troubles.
Optus outage left SA ambulance without emergency alerts
A major Optus network failure prevented emergency alerts from reaching South Australian ambulance services, raising serious concerns about public safety and telecommunications reliability.
Manchester synagogue terror alert failure exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how a major mobile network failure prevented Manchester's Jewish community from receiving emergency terror attack warnings during synagogue services, raising serious security concerns.
Skydiver, 52, dies in parachute failure horror
A seasoned skydiver with over 200 jumps met a tragic end during a routine dive in Queensland, Australia, when his parachute failed to deploy properly. The 52-year-old's fatal plunge is under investigation by authorities.
Parachute Regiment faces new legal battle over 1971 shooting
Exclusive: New legal action launched against Ministry of Defence over 1971 shooting of two men in Bogside, as victims' families continue their 50-year fight for justice.
Brit survives 11,000ft fall after parachutes fail
A British thrill-seeker miraculously survives plummeting 11,000 feet when both parachutes fail during Nevada desert skydive, walking away with minor injuries in what experts call 'the survival story of the decade'.
MoD Admits Liability for Bloody Sunday Killings
The Ministry of Defence has formally admitted legal liability for the deaths of three men shot by soldiers from the Parachute Regiment on Bloody Sunday in Londonderry, a pivotal moment in the Northern Ireland Troubles.
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