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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World's tallest rollercoaster opens in Saudi Arabia
Falcons Flight at Six Flags Qiddiya is now the tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster globally, standing at 195m. Discover the record-breaking details.
World's tallest rollercoaster opens in Saudi Arabia
Falcons Flight at Six Flags Qiddiya is now the world's tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster, standing at 195m. Discover the record-breaking details here.
World's Tallest Man Sultan Kosen's Life at 8ft 2in
Sultan Kosen, the world's tallest man at 8ft 2in, reveals the daily challenges of his extraordinary life, from sleeping on three beds to restricted travel. Discover his remarkable story.
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.
Woman's 16th-floor window cleaning stunt shocks Gold Coast
A woman on Australia's Gold Coast was filmed cleaning windows from a chair on a 16th-floor ledge, sparking safety fears. Witnesses called emergency services. Read the shocking details.
Woman's 16th-floor window cleaning stunt shocks Gold Coast
A woman's terrifying high-rise window cleaning, balancing a chair on a 16th-floor ledge, has horrified onlookers and sparked building safety debates. Read the full story.
Record-breaking Christmas tree causes visitor chaos at Cragside
A world-record giant redwood Christmas tree at Northumberland's Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, forcing staff to turn visitors away. Plan your visit with our guide.
Record-breaking Christmas tree causes visitor chaos at Cragside
A 44.7-metre world record Christmas tree at Cragside in Northumberland drew such huge crowds that car parks overflowed. Visitors were turned away. Plan your visit carefully.
UK's Cragside breaks world record for tallest Christmas tree
A historic country house in Northumberland has secured a world record by decorating a 44.7m giant redwood. Discover the festive feat that outshines the Angel of the North.
World's tallest teen scores first points for Florida Gators
Olivier Rioux, the 7ft 9in world's tallest teenager, scores his first collegiate field goal with a dunk for the Florida Gators. Read about the redshirt freshman's unique journey.
World's tallest teen makes college basketball debut for Florida
Olivier Rioux, the world's tallest teenager, scores his first collegiate field goal as the Florida Gators secure a dominant 102-61 victory over Saint Francis. Read the full game report.
Abandoned Bradford building collapses at 7:30am
An abandoned building in Bradford collapsed, sending a huge dust cloud over Dale Street. Emergency services are on scene. No injuries reported. Read the full eyewitness account.
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.
Major Fire at Historic Bury Building
A huge fire engulfed a Grade II listed building on The Rock in Bury town centre. Four fire engines battled the blaze, with bricks falling from the structure. Read the latest updates.
Family learns traditional lime pointing techniques
A North Yorkshire family discovers the sustainable magic of lime mortar while repairing their historic home. Learn how traditional methods protect heritage buildings and why lime outperforms modern cement.
World's Tallest Hotel Opens in Dubai
Ciel Dubai Marina, the world's tallest hotel at 377 metres, opens with 1,004 rooms, a sky-high infinity pool, and eight restaurants. Discover this new landmark of luxury.
7ft 9in teen makes college basketball history for Florida
Meet Olivier Rioux, the world's tallest teenager who's taking American college basketball by storm with his historic debut for the University of Florida Gators.
Science Museum sets world record with tallest slime
London's Science Museum celebrates a new Guinness World Record as the 'Battleship Slime' creation soars to unprecedented heights, marking a monumental moment in scientific play and education.
Grand Designs' Fairytale Castle Rises in Worcestershire
Discover how a determined couple is transforming a historic Worcestershire site into a breathtaking castle, facing unprecedented challenges in one of Channel 4's most dramatic building projects yet.
Rome tower collapse: Miracle escape as residents survive
Dramatic rescue operation in Rome's Tor Sapienza district after catastrophic building collapse leaves multiple survivors in miraculous escape from rubble.
Rome tower collapse: Man trapped near Colosseum rescue
Dramatic rescue operation underway in Rome after 13th-century tower collapses, trapping man in rubble just metres from the Colosseum as he fights for life in intensive care.
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.
Sagrada Família becomes world's tallest church
Spectacular new photos reveal the final central tower being lifted into position at Barcelona's Sagrada Família, making it the world's tallest church at 534ft after 142 years of construction.
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.
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.
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
World's Tallest Rollercoaster Coming to UK Theme Park
Discover Falcon's Flight - the groundbreaking rollercoaster breaking world records for height and speed at Britain's newest entertainment destination opening 2025.
Grand Designs eco-cabin becomes damp, mouldy nightmare
A couple's sustainable Grand Designs vision in Cornwall turns disastrous as their eco-friendly cabin becomes plagued by damp, mould and structural issues, despite a £150,000 investment.
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