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1914 Christmas Truce: The Football Match Facts

Explore the true story of the 1914 Christmas Truce football match between British and German soldiers. Discover the eyewitness accounts, makeshift balls, and the enduring legacy of humanity in WWI.

War Hero's Victoria Cross Fetches £318,000

The Victoria Cross awarded to Captain Reginald Haine for his bravery against 100 Germans has sold for £318,000. Discover the story of this WWI hero's incredible gallantry.

Veteran's WWI medals stolen on Armistice Day

A veteran's priceless collection of First World War medals was stolen from his Oxfordshire home while he attended an Armistice Day memorial service. Police are appealing for information.

US FAA Faces Shutdown Threat That Could Ground Flights

Exclusive: The Federal Aviation Administration could face catastrophic shutdown within days, forcing flight reductions and airport closures that would severely impact transatlantic travel between the UK and United States.

Jets 5 seconds from mid-air collision over UK

Two passenger aircraft came terrifyingly close to disaster over the UK after an air traffic control blunder, with investigators revealing they were just five seconds from catastrophic collision.

Qatar Airways CEO warns of aviation industry crisis

Exclusive: Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker reveals major industry concerns over aircraft delivery delays and manufacturing quality issues affecting global carriers including Cathay Pacific and Emirates.

Why Boeing Planes Always End With the Number 7

Discover the fascinating truth behind Boeing's numbering convention and why their commercial planes consistently end with the digit 7 - from engineering heritage to marketing genius.

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