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London judge rules BHP liable for Brazil dam disaster

A London judge has ruled BHP Group liable for the 2015 Samarco dam collapse in Brazil, a disaster that killed 19 and caused widespread environmental devastation. Explore the full story and implications.

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.

UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP

British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.

Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Philippines, thousands evacuated

Severe tropical storm Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc across northern Philippines, forcing mass evacuations and causing widespread flooding and power outages as emergency services battle to rescue trapped residents.

Premier Nationwide Building Society Shuts Down

Exclusive: Premier Nationwide Building Society ceases operations, leaving customers seeking alternative banking solutions. Full details on the closure and consumer guidance.

Medieval Tower Falls as Satellite Reaches Orbit

From the dramatic collapse of a historic medieval tower in Europe to the successful orbital deployment of a new satellite, today's visual news captures moments of loss and technological achievement.

Ancient Roman Tower Collapses Near Imperial Forums

A significant portion of Rome's medieval Torre dei Conti has collapsed near the Imperial Forums, raising urgent questions about Italy's cultural heritage preservation. Emergency services are securing the area as investigations begin.

How one bad oyster destroyed the Liberal Party

An exclusive investigation reveals how a disastrous oyster reception became the catalyst for the Liberal Party's political collapse, exposing deeper issues of privilege and disconnect from ordinary voters.

Turkey earthquake causes building collapse in Gebze

A devastating earthquake in northwest Turkey's Gebze district has caused multiple building collapses, leaving residents trapped and raising urgent questions about construction safety standards in the earthquake-prone region.

Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell

Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.

Manchester Building Collapse Sparks Mass Evacuation

Emergency services have launched a major operation in Manchester city centre after a building partially collapsed, forcing evacuations and road closures as structural engineers assess the safety of the area.

British Virgin Islands face tsunami threat

New geological research reveals the Caribbean paradise of the British Virgin Islands faces a significant tsunami risk from nearby fault lines, with experts calling for urgent preparedness measures.

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