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Priest's 1,000 balloon flight ends in tragedy

The tragic story of Father Adelir de Carli, who vanished during a daring charity flight strapped to 1,000 helium balloons. Read the full investigation into what went wrong.

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 23

The death toll from devastating landslides on Indonesia's Java island has climbed to 23, with 28 people still missing. Rescue teams are working against the clock. Read the latest updates.

UPS Crew Identified in Alabama Plane Crash Tragedy

The aviation community mourns as authorities identify the two UPS crew members who perished in a catastrophic cargo plane crash near Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Investigation underway into the tragic incident that claimed both lives aboard the A300 aircraft.

Boeing 737 plunges 14,000ft in mid-air terror

Exclusive: Terrifying incident sees Boeing 737 plunge 14,000 feet in minutes as passengers report feeling weightless before pilots regain control near Florida coast.

Boeing 767 makes emergency landing at Bedford airfield

A Boeing 767 cargo flight from Honolulu to Washington DC was forced to make an emergency landing at Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford after declaring an in-flight emergency. The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident.

UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP

British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.

UPS Plane Crash at Louisville Airport: What We Know

Complete coverage of the UPS cargo plane crash at Louisville International Airport, including eyewitness accounts, emergency response details, and ongoing investigation updates from Kentucky.

Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Philippines, thousands evacuated

Severe tropical storm Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc across northern Philippines, forcing mass evacuations and causing widespread flooding and power outages as emergency services battle to rescue trapped residents.

JetBlue flight plunges mid-air, injuring passengers

A JetBlue flight from Florida to Puerto Rico experienced a sudden, dramatic altitude drop causing injuries and panic among passengers. Emergency protocols activated as aircraft makes safe return to Fort Lauderdale.

Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell

Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.

Six-month airport ordeal after missed flight connection

A British traveller's dream holiday descended into a six-month bureaucratic nightmare after missing a single flight connection. Discover the shocking details of this travel horror story that will make you think twice about your next trip.

British Virgin Islands face tsunami threat

New geological research reveals the Caribbean paradise of the British Virgin Islands faces a significant tsunami risk from nearby fault lines, with experts calling for urgent preparedness measures.

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