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New Road Bridge Over River Clyde Opened on May 9
- May, 09, 2025
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- United Kingdom
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On May 9, 2025, a new road bridge spanning the River Clyde was officially opened to the public, marking the first such crossing since the Squinty Bridge opened in 2006. The Renfrew Bridge connects...
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City of Fez, Morocco: 9 fatalities due to the collapse of a 3-story building
- May, 08, 2025
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- Morocco, Fes
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On Thursday, May 8, a three-story residential building in the Al-Hassani district of Fez, Morocco, collapsed, resulting in 9 fatalities and 7 others severely injured. The injured individuals were tra...
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Bangkok: at least 89 fatalities due to the collapse of the Office of the Auditor General building
- May, 09, 2025
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Following Myanmar’s catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake, the Office of the Auditor General building in Huai Khwang, Bangkok collapsed, resulting in at least 89 fatalities and numerous injuries, whi...
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Powerful earthquake hits offshore near Chile and Argentina
- May, 02, 2025
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A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck about 219 kilometers south of Argentina on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at 9:58 a.m. local time (12:...
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Eritrea begins new dam construction in Molqui Sub-zone
- May, 02, 2025
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A dam is currently under construction in the Aitaber administrative area of the Molqui Sub-zone to provide a stable water supply for both residents and livestock, as well as to promote irrigation-bas...
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Strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Ecuador: at least 800 buildings damaged
- Apr, 25, 2025
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- Ecuador, Esmeraldas
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On Friday, April 25, around 6:44 a.m. local time, a strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake rattled the northern coast of Ecuador, injuring more than 30 people and damaging at least 800 buildings. The tremor...
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World’s tallest building to reach two kilometers in height
- Apr, 28, 2025
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- Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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Saudi Arabia is laying the groundwork for another ambitious megaproject: a record-breaking skyscraper named Rise. Once completed, Rise Tower is set to become the tallest building in the world, soarin...
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Delhi, India: At least 11 fatalities in residential building collapse
- Apr, 19, 2025
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- India
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At least 11 people, including several members of the same family, have died after a residential building collapsed in Delhi, India, according to multiple reports. Surveillance footage from a nearby p...
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Tenerife: bridge collapse due to heavy rain
- Apr, 14, 2025
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Residents of Tacoronte, a town in northern Tenerife, had been watching the Teobaldo Power bridge fall apart for weeks. Cracks were widening, the road was giving way, and the warnings were loud and cl...
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Tallest UK tower: plans approved
- Apr, 16, 2025
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Plans for the tallest skyscraper outside London have been officially approved for Manchester, marking a significant milestone in the city’s evolving skyline. The 76-storey tower, set to rise 246 mete...
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