Historic Black Hawk Bridge set for explosive demolition
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.
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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.
Judge Allows Trump's White House Ballroom Project to Proceed
A US judge has declined to halt the demolition of the White House East Wing for a new ballroom, citing national security concerns. The project faces legal challenges over historic preservation.
Tiny bridge connects Spain and Portugal in seconds
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.
Trump in Court Over $300m White House Ballroom
A historic preservation trust sues to halt Trump's $300 million White House ballroom project, alleging illegal demolition and abuse of power. Read the latest from Washington.
Trump uses national security claim for White House ballroom
The Trump administration argues a new White House ballroom is a matter of national security to bypass reviews. Historic preservationists have filed a lawsuit to halt the controversial project.
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.
Øresund Bridge: 24 Years Connecting Sweden & Denmark
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.
Man dies in Yorkshire tower block plunge, arrest made
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.
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.
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 river after landslide
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.
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.
138 English heritage sites face irreversible damage
Exclusive report reveals how climate change, erosion and funding cuts threaten to erase centuries of English history from Stonehenge to Hadrian's Wall.
Baltimore Bridge Collapses After Container Ship Strike
A catastrophic bridge collapse in Baltimore after a container ship collision triggers massive emergency response and raises serious infrastructure safety concerns.
Melania Trump's White House demolition plan revealed
Exclusive details emerge about Melania Trump's alleged plans to demolish and rebuild the White House during Donald Trump's presidency, raising eyebrows about historical preservation and presidential legacy.
Trump's White House Demolition Plan Revealed
Former President Donald Trump allegedly planned to demolish the White House and rebuild it as his legacy project, according to explosive revelations from The New York Times that are sending shockwaves through political circles.
Melania Trump authorised White House ballroom demolition
Former First Lady Melania Trump authorised the demolition of the White House's historic ballroom during Donald Trump's presidency, spending over $1.4 million on extensive renovations that removed a space once used by six previous administrations.
Melania Trump's Staff Revolt Over Mar-a-Lago Office Demolition
Exclusive: Tensions erupt in Trump's inner circle as Melania's former East Wing aides rebel against proposed demolition of her Mar-a-Lago office space, revealing deepening divisions within the post-presidency household.
Europe's Historic Stays: Sleep in Castles & Monasteries
Discover Europe's extraordinary historic accommodations where you don't just visit history - you live it. From castle suites to converted monasteries, experience the past in unparalleled luxury.
Romanian Church condemns Ceaușescu's church demolitions
In a historic move, Romania's Orthodox Church has officially denounced Nicolae Ceaușescu's systematic destruction of religious sites during communist rule, revealing the shocking scale of devastation across Bucharest.
Trump's White House Demolition: The Shocking Truth
Donald Trump's controversial decision to demolish the White House East Wing reveals a deeper symbolic agenda targeting American democracy itself. Exclusive analysis of what this unprecedented move means for US politics.
Trump's White House Renovation: East Wing Demolished
The Trump administration's radical White House renovation plans have sparked controversy with the demolition of the historic East Wing, raising questions about architectural preservation and executive power.
Trump's White House Demolition Plan Revealed
Patti Davis, daughter of Ronald Reagan, exposes Donald Trump's alleged scheme to tear down the historic East Wing, raising concerns about presidential legacy and architectural preservation.
Trump's lavish new ballroom revealed amid renovation fury
Donald Trump unveils opulent gold-themed ballroom at Mar-a-Lago while facing backlash over controversial East Wing demolition plans in Palm Beach.
Trump Plans White House East Wing Demolition for Ballroom
Donald Trump's controversial proposal to demolish the White House East Wing for an extravagant ballroom has ignited fierce debate about presidential powers and heritage protection in Washington DC.
Kid Rock demolishes Mar-a-Lago ballroom after Trump show
The rock star destroyed the dance floor following his controversial performance at Trump's Florida estate, creating political shockwaves across the US.
Kim Kardashian demolishes Kanye West's basketball court
Reality star Kim Kardashian has sparked controversy by tearing down her ex-husband Kanye West's cherished basketball court at their former marital home, making way for new 'wings' as she reportedly manifests her fourth husband.
Trump White House Demolition Memes Take Over Internet
Donald Trump's alleged proposal to demolish part of the White House has ignited social media, spawning countless memes and sparking widespread debate about presidential legacy and historical preservation.
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