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Thames Water: Temporary Renationalisation Looms
As Thames Water teeters on the brink of collapse, temporary state control appears increasingly inevitable. Explore the financial quagmire and why renationalisation might be the least worst option for Britain's largest water company.
Thames Water Collapse Fears: Government Prepares Contingency
Exclusive: Thames Water faces High Court hearing as government contingency plans are revealed amid fears of financial collapse affecting 15 million customers across London and the Thames Valley.
Indonesia school collapse: Children trapped, no answers
Families in Indonesia face agonising wait with no official apology or explanation after school building collapse leaves children buried in rubble.
Sydney housing crisis as development applications plunge 70%
Exclusive investigation reveals how planning bottlenecks and infrastructure pressures are creating a perfect storm in Sydney's inner-west property market, with development applications collapsing and housing supply at risk.
Bristol mega-town fears: NHS and schools overwhelmed
Controversial plans for 6,700-home development at former Filton Airfield raise serious concerns about traffic gridlock, NHS capacity, and school places in North Bristol.
UK's 25,000-home mega-town: Sustainable community revealed
Discover the ambitious plans for Britain's largest new settlement in decades - a revolutionary 25,000-home community complete with schools, healthcare facilities, and sustainable transport networks set to redefine modern living.
South Korea raises cyber threat level after data centre fire
Critical infrastructure crippled as fire devastates key data facility, forcing government to elevate national cyber threat level amid fears of digital chaos.
Iraq's Power Grid Collapses Amid Critical Fuel Shortage
Iraq faces a deepening electricity crisis as major power plants in Baghdad and Karbala shut down due to critical fuel shortages, plunging cities into darkness and sparking widespread public anger.
Glasgow's Crumbling Victorian Buildings Spark Safety Crisis
Exclusive report reveals the deepening crisis of derelict Victorian buildings in Glasgow, as city leaders demand immediate action and funding from Holyrood to avert a public safety catastrophe.
Village Shops Close as Council Fails to Fix Broken Bridge
A once-thriving English village faces economic ruin after its vital footbridge collapsed. Furious locals blame council inertia for cutting them off and forcing shops to close, demanding immediate action.
Lesotho Water Project Backfires: Damage & Debt for Villagers
Exclusive report from Lesotho reveals how a multi-million-pound African Development Bank water project has left villages with cracked homes, dry taps, and crippling debt instead of the promised clean water.
Council bankrupt over £50m relief road that never existed
Shropshire Council faces financial collapse after investing millions in a relief road project that was never built, with leader revealing devastating impact on local services.
Hammersmith Bridge: The £250m Paralysis Dividing London
Exclusive insight into the political and financial deadlock crippling Hammersmith Bridge, a vital London artery now closed indefinitely. Discover why this national infrastructure emergency remains unsolved.
Texas Boom Town Backlash: Cypress Revolts Against Construction
The Houston suburb of Cypress, once a quiet haven, is now the epicentre of a Texas-sized property boom. But as thousands of new homes sprout overnight, long-time locals are up in arms over crippling traffic, overcrowded schools, and the loss of their comm
World Bank Backs 350MW Power Plant to Transform Malawi
The World Bank's MIGA has guaranteed a landmark $234 million project for a 350MW gas-fired power plant in Malawi, a critical step to end the nation's chronic blackouts and unlock its economic potential.
Melbourne-Sydney Transport Ticketing Systems Crash Simultaneously
A major technical crisis has hit Australia's two largest cities, Melbourne and Sydney, as their public transport ticketing systems, myki and Opal, suffer simultaneous catastrophic failures, leaving millions of commuters stranded and sparking a national de
Thames Water crisis deepens as Ofwat rejects 40% bill hike
Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces a deepening crisis after regulator Ofwat rejected its plea for a 40% bill increase. The decision raises the spectre of a temporary government takeover as the utility grapples with massive debt and urgen
Thames Water: Creditors propose £20bn rescue package
Major creditors have tabled a radical £20 billion restructuring plan to rescue Thames Water from administration, aiming to secure the future of Britain's largest water company and prevent a national crisis.
Trump's Broken Water Promise to California Exposed
Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump's unfulfilled vow to solve California's water crisis with a massive infrastructure project has left Central Valley farmers and communities disillusioned, as the promised 'gigantic' task force and water plan never m
Venice Beach declared hazardous due to sinkholes and sewage
Exclusive: Venice Beach, California's world-famous coastline, faces emergency closure as dangerous sinkholes, raw sewage spills, and crumbling infrastructure create a severe public health hazard. Authorities warn visitors to avoid the area.
England's crumbling fire stations: ceilings collapse, rats roam
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking state of England's fire stations, with crews working in hazardous conditions amid collapsing ceilings, leaking roofs, and rat infestations due to severe funding cuts.
NSW Overhauls Planning Rules to Boost Sydney Housing Density
The Minns government pushes through major planning reforms to boost housing density across Sydney and key NSW regions, facing fierce opposition from local councils and communities over infrastructure and character concerns.
Mississippi Water Crisis: 150,000 Without Safe Drinking Water
Jackson, Mississippi faces a devastating public health emergency as its water system fails, leaving 150,000 residents without safe drinking water. The ACLU files a federal lawsuit demanding immediate action.
Thames Water's £75bn reservoir may hike bills
Thames Water's proposed new reservoir in Abingdon may cost bill payers up to £75bn, sparking concerns over rising water charges.
Chinese firm frontrunner to buy Thames Water
A major Chinese company is reportedly leading the race to buy Thames Water, the UK's largest water supplier, as it faces mounting debt and regulatory scrutiny.
HS2 Failures: What UK Can Learn From Swiss Railways
The UK's HS2 project has been plagued by delays and budget overruns. Could Switzerland's efficient rail system hold the key to fixing Britain's infrastructure woes?
Ghost Cities Reborn as Data Centres Across America
Explore how abandoned 'ghost cities' in America are being transformed into bustling data centres, with tech giants like Meta leading the charge. Discover the implications for urban development and the environment.
UK faces water shortages in five regions by 2030
Experts warn that parts of the UK could face severe water shortages within the next decade due to climate change and outdated infrastructure. Find out which regions are most at risk and what can be done to prevent a crisis.
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