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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.

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.

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.

Newlywed Skydiver Killed in Horror Parachute Accident

A newlywed skydiving instructor has been killed in a horrific parachuting accident in Australia, just hours after celebrating his wedding. The experienced jumper, named locally as Nick, was on his 800th dive when the tragedy occurred.

Cameron Faces Scrutiny Over Parachute Regiment Comments

Former Prime Minister David Cameron's remarks about the Parachute Regiment's actions on Bloody Sunday have resurfaced, drawing criticism and calls for accountability from victims' families and political figures in Northern Ireland.

Cameron's Historic Bloody Sunday Apology

Former Prime Minister David Cameron delivers a landmark apology for the 1972 Bloody Sunday killings by British parachute regiment soldiers in Northern Ireland, acknowledging 'unjustified and unjustifiable' actions.

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.

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.

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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