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Brazil

At least 10 dead after bridge in northern Brazil collapses

Police operating on the border of the northern states of Maranhao and Tocantins said four trucks, two cars and two motorcycles fell into the river.

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Bridge collapse in Brazil leaves at least 2 dead and a dozen others missing

A bridge in northern Brazil collapsed on Sunday, killing at least two people and leaving a dozen missing. Eight vehicles, including trucks and cars, fell into the river. A sulphuric acid spill is hindering rescue efforts. Investigations are underway.

Travel News

Italy revives long-awaited dream of suspension bridge to Sicily

Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of this year and officials say the bridge will be in use by the early 2030s.

Europe News

Major bridge partially collapses into river in Dresden

The partial collapse of the Carola Bridge disrupted major traffic artery in Dresden and left the city without hot water.

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Europe News

NATO launches new €7m facilities at military base in Latvia

The brigade is set to conduct its first large-scale field training exercise in November and demonstrate its integration into the NATO higher command structure. Full combat readiness is projected for 2026.

Lifestyle

Daredevils jump from historic Kosovo bridge in annual diving contest

Hundreds of people flocked to an 18th century bridge outside the city of Gjakova, Kosovo over the weekend, to watch an annual high diving competition, traditionally held every August.

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WATCH: Celebrations mark 20th anniversary of Mostar's Old Bridge

Celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the Old Bridge's reconstruction and the 19th anniversary of Mostar's UNESCO World Heritage status featured a ceremonial jump, torches, and a fireworks display.

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Historic Wingsuit Flight Through Tower Bridge

Skydivers Complete First-Ever Wingsuit Flight Through London's Tower Bridge

USA

US Coast Guard allows some barges and tugs to pass through the channel

The owner and manager of the container ship that crashed into a supporting column one week ago are taking legal action to limit liability.

World News

All 6 workers missing after Baltimore bridge collapse presumed dead

The operation has moved from a search and rescue mission to a search and recovery effort, according to officials.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: The day London Bridge was inaugurated… in Arizona?

10 October 1971: London Bridge opens to the public in Lake Havasu, Arizona, after being shipped halfway around the world from its original home in the British capital.

China

Bigger than the Olympics: Sports you've never heard of at Asian Games

More athletes will take part in this event than at the Paris Olympics and there's a wide range of different sports to enjoy as the huge event launches this weekend.

Norway

Norway railway bridge collapses into river after torrential rains

All traffic across the bridge was halted a week ago out of fear that it might collapse because of the large volume of water.

Culture news

Watch: Peruvian villages unite to rebuild ancient Inca rope bridge

Every June, the Quechua indigenous people celebrate a dedicated conservation ritual in the heart of the ancient Inca empire to rebuild the Q'eswachaka rope bridge.

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WATCH: Authorities investigate bridge collapse in Philadelphia, US

The Interstate 95 motorway will be closed in both directions for weeks at the start of the summer travel season.

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Watch: Motorway bridge in Germany being demolished

A motorway bridge in western German was demolished after it had been closed for 17 months for safety reasons.

Colombia

Colombia bridge collapses leaving two police officers dead

Colombian Defence Minister Roberto Jaramillo confirmed the death of two police officers taking part in a group delivering supplies to a police institute.

France

Did a Chinese-built bridge really stay intact after Turkey earthquake?

The Chinese embassy in France was slammed for posting false claims about the longest suspension bridge in the world located in Turkey.

Nature

India's living bridges are a stunning testament to the power of nature

These incredible living bridges are a must-see.

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Watch: The moment a bridge collapses in India, killing at least 134

Police in western India have arrested nine people on Monday as they investigated the collapse of a newly repaired 143-year-old suspension bridge in one of the country’s worst accidents in years, officials said