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.
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.
A 44-year-old zookeeper was killed and partially eaten by lions at a private zoo in Uzbekistan. The man filmed his own final moments. Read the shocking details.
Fourteen Japanese macaques were safely recovered after escaping their enclosure at the St. Louis Zoo in Missouri. Authorities confirm no public threat during the incident.
The 8km Øresund Bridge, a vital transport link between Sweden and Denmark, sees 70,000 daily crossings. Discover the facts about its £3.4bn cost and future.
Kiko, a 13-year-old endangered Masai giraffe, died after a tragic accident at Toronto Zoo. The incident, described as 'heartbreaking', is under full investigation. Read more.
Discover the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, a 102-mile engineering marvel in China that slashes travel times and withstands earthquakes. Explore how it transformed transport.
Whipsnade Zoo celebrates the birth of a male endangered giraffe, a vital addition to the international breeding programme. The six-foot-tall calf is thriving with his mother.
Thousands flock to London bridges for a free view of the New Year's Eve fireworks, only to be disappointed. Officials urge the public to watch the BBC coverage or attend official areas instead.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Venezuelan zoo celebrates the birth of two endangered white lion cubs, a vital boost for a species with under 200 left globally. Follow their journey and join the naming contest.
A 19-year-old with mental health issues was killed by a lioness after entering its enclosure at a Brazilian zoo. The incident, captured on video, is under investigation as a possible suicide attempt.
A 19-year-old man with mental health issues was mauled to death by a lioness after scaling a 20-foot wall at a Brazilian zoo. The incident, captured on video, is under investigation as a possible suicide attempt.
Gerson de Melo Machado, 19, was mauled to death after scaling a 20ft wall at Arruda Câmara Zoobotanical Park. The troubled teen had a long-standing fixation with big cats.
A 19-year-old man with a history of mental health issues and an obsession with big cats has died after entering a lion enclosure at a Brazilian zoo. Read the full tragic story.
Tragic incident at Brazilian zoo as man scales 20ft wall into lion enclosure, suffering fatal attack. Zoo confirms lioness won't be euthanised. Read the full story.
Detroit's historic Belle Isle Zoo, abandoned since 2002, is being demolished using American Recovery Act funds. Discover the transformation from urban decay to public trails.
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.
Hollywood star Alicia Silverstone joins PETA offering £39,000 reward for missing giraffe calves as Virginia zoo manager serves 100-day jail sentence for withholding their location.
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.
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.
Shankar, the iconic Asian elephant who captured hearts during 25 years at Washington DC's National Zoo, has passed away at approximately 48 years old, leaving behind a legacy of conservation awareness.