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Century-old Black Hawk Bridge demolished by implosion

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.

Iraq's Tigris River in danger of disappearing

The Tigris River, Iraq's lifeline for millennia, is heavily polluted and drying up. Urgent action is needed to save the waterway and the ancient communities, like the Mandaeans, who depend on it for survival and faith.

World's tallest bridge cuts 2-hour trip to 2 minutes

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.

Baltimore Bridge Rebuild Costs Double to £4 Billion

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.

Emergency search for man in Cwmbran river

Gwent Police launch urgent search operation in Afon Lwyd river after reports of man in water near Edlogan Way. Emergency services continue efforts through the night.

Newly Built Hongqi Bridge Collapses in China

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.

New Chinese bridge collapses into mountainside

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.

Newly Opened Bridge in China Collapses in Sichuan

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.

Hippo's Magical Diwali Swim in Ganges River

In an extraordinary nocturnal spectacle, a hippopotamus was captured swimming in India's sacred River Ganges during vibrant Diwali festivities, creating stunning visual contrasts between wildlife and cultural celebration.

Daring Hudson River rescue saves American swimmer

A 28-year-old American man's dangerous swim across the Hudson River from Manhattan to New Jersey prompted a multi-agency rescue operation after he was spotted struggling in strong currents near Jersey City.

Munich's iconic river surfing wave vanishes

The Eisbach river wave, a legendary urban surfing spot in central Munich, has unexpectedly disappeared following engineering works, devastating the city's vibrant surf culture and sparking urgent investigations.

Youth Power Klamath River's Historic Restoration

Discover how young volunteers are transforming the Klamath River ecosystem in America's most ambitious dam removal project, creating new habitats for salmon and healing tribal lands.

Russian troops trapped in Dnipro 'death zone' by Ukraine

Exclusive military analysis reveals how Russian forces have become sitting ducks on the Dnipro's east bank, suffering catastrophic losses in what soldiers are calling a 'suicide mission' against Ukraine's precision strikes.

Billionaire's LA mansion faces wrecking ball in £15m deal

A controversial £15 million Los Angeles mansion, once owned by billionaire philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen, faces demolition after new owners purchase the property with plans to build a modern family home on the exclusive Bird Streets site.

Mississippi Town Under Emergency Curfew After Crime Wave

Greenville, Mississippi declares state of emergency as rampant armed robberies and carjackings force authorities to implement strict 8pm-6am curfew. Residents describe living in fear as police struggle to contain violence surge.

Mississippi man presumed dead found alive in Missouri

In an astonishing turn of events, a Mississippi man believed to have drowned has been found alive in Missouri after travelling over 400 miles, with his family attributing his survival to divine intervention.

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