Historic Black Hawk Bridge set for explosive demolition
A 94-year-old bridge linking Iowa and Wisconsin will be imploded this Friday, making way for a modern £110 million replacement. Watch the live stream of this historic event.
A 94-year-old bridge linking Iowa and Wisconsin will be imploded this Friday, making way for a modern £110 million replacement. Watch the live stream of this historic event.
Watch as the 94-year-old Black Hawk Bridge is imploded over the Mississippi River. The iconic structure, making way for a $140m modern crossing, held deep sentimental value for thousands. Read the full story.
Cross the 3.2m El Marco/La Codosera bridge and step between Spain and Portugal, changing time zones in an instant. Discover this unique border crossing.
China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, the world's highest at 625m, has opened. It reduces a two-hour journey to two minutes and features glass walkways and bungee jumping. Discover this engineering marvel.
A cat owner shares the compassionate letter she received from her vet after her pet's death, highlighting the profound support offered by veterinary teams during grief. Read the moving story.
The Øresund Bridge, a £3.4bn engineering marvel, has linked Sweden and Denmark for over two decades. Discover its history, cost, and daily impact on 70,000 commuters.
Phoebe, 17, born with Moebius Syndrome, gave a speech to 200 people after doctors said she'd never walk or talk. Her story supports the Mirror's Lifelites appeal for assistive technology.
A German farmer rescues rams showing same-sex attraction, creating Rainbow Wool. Their fleece featured in a groundbreaking New York fashion collection, challenging norms and funding LGBTQ+ charities.
A 25-year-old man has died after falling from a block of flats in Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire. A 37-year-old has been arrested as police continue their investigation.
Tesco responds to a 100% surge in demand for colourful vegetables like rainbow carrots by stocking red kale. Discover how the 'eat the rainbow' trend is shaping UK shopping habits.
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has left hospital after a two-week stay for progressive supranuclear palsy. His family confirms he is in stable condition. Read the latest on his health.
Tesco reports a massive surge in colourful vegetable sales, with rainbow carrots and pink onions up 100%, as Brits embrace the 'eat the rainbow' health trend. Discover the new red kale variety hitting shelves.
Aaron Rainbow, a helicopter pilot from Surrey, receives a 20-year sentence for the brutal murder of Oscar Tornero during a drug-fuelled encounter in Spain. Read the full details.
Maryland officials reveal Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement costs have more than doubled to £4.3-5.2 billion with completion delayed until 2030. Learn about the revised timeline and funding challenges.
New Zealand Breakers players will collectively boycott rainbow flags on jerseys during NBL Pride Round, supporting teammates with religious objections. Read the full story on this developing sports controversy.
Civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, 84, is under hospital observation in Chicago for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Send your prayers for the revered activist.
Civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr is critically hospitalised in Chicago. Learn about his 60-year fight for equality and his health battle with PSP.
A newly constructed bridge in China's Sichuan province collapsed after landslides, sending concrete into the river below. Miraculously, no injuries were reported. Read the full investigation.
Shocking footage captures the moment a newly-built bridge in China dramatically collapsed into a river following landslides. No casualties were reported in the Sichuan province incident.
A newly constructed bridge in China's Sichuan province has partially collapsed. No casualties were reported. The incident raises questions about infrastructure in challenging terrain.
A newly constructed bridge in China's Sichuan province collapsed just days after opening, with dramatic footage capturing the incident. Investigation launched into infrastructure safety.
A catastrophic bridge collapse in Baltimore after a container ship collision triggers massive emergency response and raises serious infrastructure safety concerns.
The beloved stars of 80s children's show Rainbow are making a sensational return to the stage, bringing back the magic that captivated a generation with their iconic songs and characters.
Former Bake Off contestant Laura Adlington announces the arrival of her 'rainbow baby' daughter, sharing her emotional fertility struggle and journey through miscarriage to finally become a mother.
Police in Houston are investigating after the city's iconic rainbow crosswalks were deliberately vandalised with black paint in what authorities are calling a targeted hate crime against the LGBTQ+ community.
Dancing with the Stars judge Derek Hough and wife Hayley Erbert reveal their previous miscarriage and celebrate their 'rainbow baby' in moving new interview.
Experience vertigo-inducing views from the world's tallest bridge's new transparent café, offering 360-degree panoramas and heart-pounding dining in China.
Experience the dizzying journey across China's record-breaking Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou, standing 625 metres above ground - higher than the Shard skyscraper.
Explore the mysterious world of Thomas Pynchon, the reclusive literary master whose groundbreaking works continue to captivate readers decades after their publication.
We put Nando's new social media sensation to the test - discover whether this colourful creation lives up to its viral reputation and if it's truly worth ordering on your next visit.