The £23tn Tokyo Tower of Babel that dwarfed Everest
In 1992, a professor unveiled plans for a 10,000m Tokyo skyscraper to house 30 million people. We explore why the £23 trillion mega-project never left the drawing board.
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Crowdfund Launched to Stop Chinese Mega-Embassy in London
Residents near the Tower of London are raising funds for a judicial review against a new Chinese embassy, citing national security risks. The Labour government is set to approve the plans.
X-Seed 4000: The 4km Skyscraper That Remains a Dream
Discover the story of the X-Seed 4000, a 1995 concept for a 4km-tall skyscraper to house a million people. Explore why this Tokyo Bay megastructure was never built.
X-Seed 4000: The 4km Skyscraper Dream That Never Was
The X-Seed 4000, a 1995 concept for a 4km-tall floating skyscraper in Tokyo Bay, promised homes for a million people. Discover why this engineering marvel remains a dream.
Christmas Gaming Nostalgia: Favourite Console Memories
Reach PLC journalists reminisce about their most cherished Christmas gaming gifts, from the SEGA Mega Drive and N64 to the Xbox 360 and PS4. Read their heartwarming festive stories.
Future Mega-Cities: Redefining Global Tourism & Sustainability
Discover how visionary projects from Saudi Arabia's NEOM to Bhutan's Gelephu are creating sustainable, high-tech urban destinations poised to challenge traditional holiday hotspots.
Birmingham bin strike: New Year 'mega-picket' planned
Birmingham could see renewed disruption as unions plan a major 'mega-picket' in support of the long-running bin strike, with fears of more rubbish and rat infestations. Read the latest on the escalating dispute.
Popeyes UK's 'Mega Dips' Divide Diners Over US Portions
US chain Popeyes has launched supersized 'mega dips' in its UK restaurants, sparking a customer debate over American portion sizes. Discover the calorie counts and reactions.
Mega-warehouses blight UK villages as residents suffer
Communities across Britain face plummeting house prices, health issues and endless noise as massive distribution centres transform rural idylls into industrial zones overnight.
Superdrug cuts £90 serum to £10 in new sale
Superdrug launches Mega Monday Deals, rivalling Boots with an £80 saving on a premium skin-tightening serum, now just £10. Discover the best beauty bargains.
De Niro's £360m Manchester Skyscraper Work Starts
Robert De Niro has launched work on his £360million Nobu skyscraper in Manchester, which will be the city's tallest building. Discover how this project boosts the city's global profile.
Massive fire destroys Zagreb skyscraper
A landmark 16-floor skyscraper in Zagreb was almost entirely destroyed by a massive blaze. No casualties were reported. Read the full report on the devastating fire.
Melbourne Skyscraper Falcon Chicks Take First Flight
Watch as three young peregrine falcons make their inaugural flight from a 35-storey Melbourne skyscraper, with one dramatic crash-landing captured on livestream. Follow their journey as they learn to hunt.
Melbourne skyscraper peregrine falcons take first flight
Three young peregrine falcons successfully left their nest atop a Melbourne skyscraper last week. One had a dramatic crash landing but flew successfully on second attempt. Watch their journey!
Georgia wins record $980M Mega Millions jackpot
A lucky lottery player in Georgia has won a record-breaking $980 million Mega Millions jackpot. The winning ticket was a Quik Pik sold at a Publix store in Newman. Discover the winning numbers and prize details.
$980M Mega Millions Jackpot: Numbers Drawn
The winning numbers for the estimated $980 million Mega Millions jackpot have been revealed. Discover if a lucky winner has beaten the 1 in 290.5 million odds and what happens next.
Mega Millions jackpot nears £760m after record run
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot soars to nearly $1 billion after months without a winner, creating one of the largest prizes in history. Will Friday's draw break the streak?
LA's £1B abandoned skyscraper becomes graffiti canvas
The stalled Oceanwide Plaza development in Los Angeles has been transformed into an illegal urban art gallery, with graffiti artists scaling the billion-dollar complex in a spectacular display of defiance.
Village fury over 65ft 'mega-shed' built via planning loophole
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
Mega-Shed Planning Row Divides Kent Village
A massive 18ft 'mega-shed' has become the centre of a bitter planning dispute in a Kent village, with furious neighbours branding it a 'monstrous eyesore' that's destroying their rural views and privacy.
New York City sinking under skyscraper weight, study finds
Geological research shows New York City is gradually sinking due to the immense weight of its urban landscape, raising concerns about future flood risks and infrastructure stability.
Saudi World Cup Skyscraper Stadium Exposed as Hoax
A breathtaking video showcasing a futuristic skyscraper stadium for Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid has been exposed as an elaborate digital fabrication, deceiving millions worldwide in a sophisticated viral deception.
JPMorgan's dystopian NYC headquarters sparks backlash
JPMorgan Chase's new $3 billion Manhattan headquarters is being ridiculed as a 'dystopian fortress' with critics slamming its imposing design and controversial features. Discover why this architectural giant is dividing opinion.
World's tallest skyscraper completion date revealed
Dubai's monumental Jumeirah Tower will complete construction in 2028, featuring the world's highest hotel and observatory deck that will smash current records
Malaysia skyscraper blackout hits KL Tower and city centre
A major power outage struck Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, leaving the iconic KL Tower and surrounding skyscrapers without electricity for hours, disrupting businesses and trapping residents in lifts.
Pokémon Legends Z-A Confirmed for 2025 Release
The Pokémon Company electrifies fans with surprise announcement of Pokémon Legends Z-A coming 2025, featuring Mega Evolutions and Lumiose City setting.
Melbourne skyscraper falcon chicks take first flight
Three peregrine falcon chicks have captured global attention after taking their maiden flights from a 53-storey Melbourne skyscraper, with a live stream attracting over 20,000 viewers to witness the dramatic urban wildlife spectacle.
Record-breaking skyscraper planned for London's Square Mile
A monumental new skyscraper planned for London's financial district promises to become the tallest building in the Square Mile, marking a bold new chapter for the City's architectural landscape.
Jewel-like London skyscraper gets planning approval
A spectacular new 17-storey skyscraper dubbed the 'Jewel Tower' has received planning permission in the City of London, promising to become a shimmering new landmark with its faceted glass design and premium office spaces.
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