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M48 Severn Bridge closed due to strong winds

The M48 Severn Bridge is closed in both directions after high winds battered the region. National Highways advises using the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge as an alternative route.

Italy's £11.7bn Bridge Plan for Sicily Faces New Hurdle

Italy's ambitious plan to build the world's longest suspension bridge, connecting Sicily to the mainland, faces a court setback. The £11.7bn project could cut UK tourist journeys to just 10 minutes. Read the latest.

Japan's £5.3bn Double-Decker Bridge Soars Into Sky

Discover the Seto Ohashi Bridge, a £5.3bn engineering feat connecting Japan's islands. Spanning 13.1km, it slashed travel times and offers stunning tourist views. Explore its history and how to visit.

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.

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.

Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving: Stormy & Sparse

Discover how George Washington's first presidential Thanksgiving in 1789 faced miserable weather but featured a generous donation to debt prisoners. Explore the political significance.

Dick Cheney Funeral: Biden Attends, Bush Speaks

Former VP Dick Cheney's funeral at Washington National Cathedral will see Joe Biden and George W. Bush pay tribute, while Donald Trump's attendance remains unconfirmed. Read the full story.

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.

Trump's Caribbean Force Revives Washington Prophecy

As Donald Trump masses the largest Caribbean force since the Cold War, a centuries-old prophecy attributed to George Washington about an invasion by 'hordes of armed men' is causing alarm. Discover the unfolding military operation.

School ceiling collapse injures two children

An eight-year-old boy was rushed to hospital with a concussion after a ceiling collapsed at his elementary school. Read the full story of the terrifying incident and the school's response.

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.

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