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.
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Schools in Critical Funding Crisis, Warns Education Secretary
Bridget Phillipson reveals alarming state of school finances as Labour government inherits 'broken' education system, with urgent reforms planned to address crumbling infrastructure and teacher shortages.
Rural Britain Crisis: NHS Overwhelmed, Housing Shortages Deepen
Exclusive investigation reveals how rural communities face collapsing infrastructure with NHS at breaking point and thousands on housing lists as 900 male migrants prepare for military base accommodation.
AWS Outage Crisis: Amazon Cloud Crash Costs Millions
A catastrophic AWS outage brings global business to a standstill, revealing critical vulnerabilities in our cloud-dependent economy as Amazon faces mounting pressure.
Connecticut Water War: Towns Clash Over Sewage Costs
A bitter financial dispute over sewage treatment costs has erupted between Watertown and Waterbury, Connecticut, threatening local services and revealing deep tensions between the neighbouring communities.
Ex-Aviva Chief Barral Heads UK Infrastructure Bank
Ex-Aviva CEO David Barral appointed as permanent chair of UK Infrastructure Bank, bringing decades of financial expertise to drive national infrastructure projects and economic growth.
Bristol's Spanish water imports during crisis expose UK failures
Exclusive investigation reveals how Bristol's water emergency led to Spanish imports while local supplies ran dry. The shocking truth behind Britain's water infrastructure failures.
Housing developers avoid billions in community infrastructure payments
Major UK property developers are avoiding billions in community infrastructure payments through controversial loopholes, leaving schools and roads underfunded across Britain.
Africa's Commuting Crisis: Human Stories Behind Gridlock
From Lagos to Nairobi, millions face daily transport nightmares. Discover the personal struggles and resilience of African commuters battling impossible journeys.
Zelensky: Putin engineering humanitarian disaster in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of catastrophic winter conditions as Russian attacks cripple energy infrastructure, creating what he calls a deliberate humanitarian crisis orchestrated by Vladimir Putin.
Amazon warns of global internet meltdown within years
Amazon Web Services issues chilling alert about worldwide internet infrastructure collapse as energy demands from AI and data centres threaten to overwhelm global power grids.
UK prisons face £1bn repair crisis as backlog hits record
Shocking new figures reveal England and Wales' prison estate requires unprecedented repairs as maintenance backlog hits record £1 billion amid rising inmate numbers.
Melbourne's Downward Spiral: Why Residents Are Leaving
Exclusive investigation uncovers the harsh realities behind Melbourne's decline - from worsening traffic chaos and unaffordable housing to rising crime rates that have locals questioning their future in the city.
Trump freezes $12bn infrastructure funding nationwide
Former President Donald Trump halts $12 billion in infrastructure funding, freezing hundreds of projects nationwide in a dramatic move that threatens economic growth and job creation.
Reeves unveils radical planning reforms to boost economy
In a bold move to kickstart economic growth, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping planning reforms, greenlights data centres, and faces criticism over delayed decision-making on major infrastructure projects.
Britain's Pothole Crisis: Fury Over 'Dangerous Road'
Angry drivers demand action as crumbling UK roads cause vehicle damage and safety concerns. Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of Britain's infrastructure.
72% of Australians say migration too high: poll
Groundbreaking new research exposes overwhelming Australian opposition to current migration levels, with three-quarters calling for significant reductions amid housing and infrastructure crises.
Reeves declares war on planning red tape
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils radical planning reforms to fast-track housing and infrastructure projects across England, promising to end 'antiquated' rules blocking economic growth.
Tennessee Churches Host Public Schools in Groundbreaking Move
In an unprecedented move, Tennessee churches are transforming into temporary school campuses, offering sanctuary and space for education amid infrastructure challenges.
Mexico's deepening water crisis affects millions
Mexico City and Guadalajara are experiencing critical water shortages as extreme temperatures and infrastructure challenges create a perfect storm for residents.
Ukraine Plunged Into Darkness by Russian Power Grid Attacks
Massive Russian missile and drone assault cripples Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing nationwide blackouts and emergency power cuts affecting millions of civilians as winter approaches.
Gaza's ruins: Two-year assault devastation revealed
Exclusive analysis shows unprecedented destruction across Gaza after 24 months of conflict, with infrastructure, homes and essential services in ruins.
10-tonne fatberg clogs London sewers
A colossal 10-tonne fatberg is clogging London's Victorian sewers, created from congealed wet wipes and cooking fats. Thames Water declares war on the growing problem threatening the city's infrastructure.
Russia's energy blitz threatens Ukraine with winter crisis
Ukraine's energy infrastructure faces devastating new attacks from Russian forces, causing widespread blackouts and raising fears of a humanitarian crisis as temperatures drop.
Northern Ireland pupils forced to school in Republic
Dozens of Northern Ireland pupils face unprecedented daily international commutes as Derry primary schools reach capacity, highlighting critical education infrastructure failures.
Snowy Hydro 2.0: $12bn budget now 'unachievable'
Australia's flagship renewable energy project faces another staggering cost blowout, with officials admitting the original $12 billion price tag is no longer attainable amid construction delays and technical challenges.
Kremlin: US helping Ukraine target Russian energy sites
Russia launches furious diplomatic assault against Washington, alleging direct US involvement in Ukrainian strikes targeting critical energy facilities amid escalating tensions.
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.
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