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670-tonne Swedish church moved to escape sinking mine

In an unprecedented feat of engineering, a 130-year-old church in Kiruna, Sweden, is being painstakingly moved to a new location to save it from sinking into an expanding iron ore mine. The two-day operation involves transporting the colossal structure on

Sweden moves entire church to escape mining disaster

A 20th-century church in Sweden's Arctic town of Kiruna is being relocated to avoid destruction from a nearby iron ore mine. Discover the incredible engineering feat behind this preservation effort.

Hiroshima: 80 Years Since the Atomic Bomb

On the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, historian Iain MacGregor shares a gripping account of the devastation and its lasting impact on survivors and global history.

Kyiv hit by Russian missiles amid escalating war

Russian forces targeted Kyiv with a missile strike, prompting Ukrainian counterattacks as the war intensifies. Latest updates on casualties, damage, and international reactions.

Bicester church closed over safety fears

A 19th-century church in Bicester has been closed indefinitely after structural issues raised serious safety concerns. Authorities are assessing the damage.

UK Church appoints first openly lesbian archbishop

The Church of England has appointed its first openly lesbian archbishop, marking a historic shift in its approach to LGBTQ+ clergy. The groundbreaking decision has sparked both celebration and controversy within the religious community.

Bishop slams choir: 'Terrible racket'

A bishop has caused controversy after allegedly telling a church choir their singing was a 'terrible racket' and demanding they leave. Congregation members were left stunned by the remarks.

Bomb detonated near prison in Thessaloniki

A powerful bomb exploded near a prison in Thessaloniki, Greece, causing significant damage but no injuries. Authorities are probing the incident amid heightened security concerns.

Air India survivor haunted decades later

The only British survivor of the tragic 1985 Air India bombing reveals how the disaster continues to affect his life through relentless nightmares and PTSD.

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