Red Berets & Freedom Flights: Monday's Top Photos
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Pro Skydiver Dies in 1500m Plunge Despite Open Parachutes
EXCLUSIVE: Investigators are baffled after professional skydiver James Horne, 40, with thousands of jumps to his name, died in a horrific 1,500m fall over Nottinghamshire. Both his main and reserve parachutes were deployed but failed to save him, leaving
Father dies in horrific skydiving parachute malfunction
A family man's dream skydive turned into an unimaginable nightmare in Australia when his parachute failed to open, leading to a fatal 14,000ft plunge. The investigation into the shocking incident is now underway.
Skydiving Inquest Hears Final Words Before Fatal Plunge
A coroner's inquest details the final moments of Jade Damarell, 21, who fell to her death during a skydive in March 2024 after her parachute failed to deploy correctly. The investigation continues.
Skydiver's deliberate 12,000ft plunge inquest verdict
A professional skydiver, 32, deliberately took her own life by jumping from a plane without a parachute after a relationship breakdown, a coroner's inquest has concluded.
Premier League chief defends financial rules amid club backlash
Premier League CEO Richard Masters addresses criticism of financial regulations following backlash from Burnley, Leeds, and Sunderland over perceived inconsistencies.
Woman survives terrifying paragliding parachute collapse
A female paraglider narrowly escaped death after her parachute malfunctioned during a routine flight, sending her crashing to the ground in a heart-stopping incident.
Daredevils who met tragic fates
A look at the perilous lives of extreme sports stars and stunt performers who pushed boundaries but faced fatal consequences.
Felix Baumgartner survives parachute malfunction in Italy
Austrian extreme sports legend Felix Baumgartner narrowly escapes death after a parachute failure during a skydiving exhibition in Italy.
Daredevil jumps from 30,000ft without parachute
Felix Baumgartner, the fearless Austrian skydiver, stunned the world by jumping from a helicopter at 30,000 feet without a parachute, landing safely in a net. The stunt, performed in Brazil, pushes the limits of human endurance.
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