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Louvre leak: Burst water pipe damages 19th century ceiling painting

The burst water pipe is the latest in a string of setbacks for Louvre managers that have affected the museum's daily operations since the theft of France's historic Crown Jewels last October.

Sweden

Swedish amusement park fined over 2023 rollercoaster derailment

Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the front of the train appeared to jump off the tracks before coming to a stop, with one car tilted toward the ground.

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Video shows deer crashes through bank window, triggering alarm

A deer crashes through a bank window and sets off the burglary alarm in New York.

Spain

Death toll in Spain train collision rises to at least 39, police say

Spain has the largest high-speed rail network in Europe for trains moving over 250 kph, with more than 3,100 kilometres of track, according to the European Union.

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World News

Service door in Swiss bar fire was locked from the inside, owner says

The charges against the bar owner, Jacques Moretti, could be complicated if the public prosecutor concludes that he is partly to blame for the door being locked. Moretti says he does not know why the fire exit door was locked.

Nigeria

Nigeria police charge driver in Joshua crash with dangerous driving

Joshua will initially stay in Nigeria as he recuperates from injuries sustained after the crash, his promoter said on Thursday.

Italy

At least six injured and 100 evacuated after Italy cable car crash

Dozens of people were left stranded after two cabins collided with the cable car's upper and lower stations near the village of Macugnaga in Piedmont.

Travel News

Deadly Patagonia storm raises urgent questions over park safety

An absence of park rangers, and issues with weather forecasting, led a group of tourists to embark on the tricky O Circuit trek despite worsening weather conditions.

New Zealand

Two climbers dead after fall on New Zealand's Aoraki Mount Cook

Authorities say they were alerted late on Monday night local time that four climbers needed help as they attempted to climb Mount Cook. Two people were rescued and airlifted by helicopters, as authorities work to recover the bodies of the two remaining climbers.

Czech Republic

Dozens injured after two trains collide in Czech Republic

Two trains collided near České Budějovice, injuring dozens, with five seriously hurt. Czech Railways confirmed the crash during rush hour, halting rail traffic.

Spain

Three dead and over 15 injured in Tenerife due to bad sea conditions

A tragic Saturday in Tenerife left three people dead and at least 15 injured as exceptionally high waves gripped the Canary archipelago. Officials are reporting waves that can reach as high as four metres.

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Torre dei Conti: Rescued worker dies after Rome tower collapse

A worker trapped under rubble after the partial collapse of Rome’s medieval Torre dei Conti tower during renovation was rescued late Monday but died soon after.

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Netherlands: Train crashes into truck at level crossing

Five people sustained minor injuries after a train crashed into a truck at a level crossing in the Netherlands.

Portugal

Lisbon funicular crash linked to faulty cable and maintenance failures

The derailment and crash of the Glória funicular on 3 September killed 16 people and injured 21 others. Most of the victims were foreign nationals.

China

Two killed as plane skids off runway and crashes into sea in Hong Kong

Two people have been killed in a cargo plane crash, after it skidded off Hong Kong's airport runway into the sea.

Spain

Four dead after building collapses in central Madrid

The victims reportedly include three construction workers from Ecuador, Mali, and Guinea-Conakry and an architect involved in the renovation project.

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A sinkhole opens in Bangkok after road collapse during construction

A section of road in Bangkok collapsed on Wednesday, creating a sinkhole that disrupted traffic, damaged infrastructure and forced evacuations in the surrounding area, officials said.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

At least 193 people killed in two separate boat accidents in DR Congo

Boat accidents have become increasingly more frequent in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as many people opt for this more affordable mode of transportation. These wooden vessels are frequently overloaded and often not equipped with life jackets.

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Lisbon funicular wreckage removed after deadly crash

Workers dismantled and removed the wreckage of Lisbon’s Elevador da Glória funicular in the early hours of Friday, a day after the accident that killed 16 people.

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Investigators examine Lisbon funicular wreckage following deadly crash

Investigations continued on Thursday morning at the site of Lisbon’s funicular crash, where officials confirmed the death toll had risen to 16 and dozens injured.