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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.

Optus Outage: Triple-Zero Calls Failed, Lives at Risk

A major Optus outage left Australians unable to reach emergency services, with calls to triple-zero failing. A victim who collapsed during the blackout warns that lives are at stake, demanding an urgent regulatory overhaul.

Nats IT Failure Causes UK Air Traffic Chaos

A major IT failure at the UK's National Air Traffic Services (Nats) caused severe disruption, grounding flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded at London Stansted, Brussels, and Berlin Airports.

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.

Lilo & Stitch Actor David Kawena Battles Four Severe Illnesses

Exclusive: David Kawena, the beloved voice actor from Disney's Lilo & Stitch, is courageously battling a quartet of severe health issues, including kidney failure and a rare blood disease, at just 46 years old. His family has launched a desperate plea for

Royal Navy's £1bn 'Lame Duck' Destroyer Sidelined

The Royal Navy's state-of-the-art £1 billion Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond has been declared non-operational, with critical engine defects preventing its deployment to assist Ukraine. Defence sources reveal the vessel, plagued by power failures, is stuck

Boeing 777 Engine Erupts in Flames Over Miami

A United Airlines Boeing 777 flight from Miami to Frankfurt was forced into a dramatic emergency turnback after its right engine spectacularly caught fire, trailing flames and smoke. The terrifying incident, captured on video, has reignited urgent questio

Skydiver's Death Ruled 'Gross Negligence' After Harness Fail

A coroner has ruled that a series of instructor errors led to the death of Belinda Taylor, 44, who fell from 3,500ft during a skydive in Peterlee. The inquest heard how a 'catastrophic failure' to properly secure her harness was the direct cause of the fa

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