KANGIS seals over 200 illegal structures, stops building near high-tension line

NYC high-rise threatening to collapse stabilized, but what's next for structure unclear

NEW YORK — The sagging upper floors of a Midtown Manhattan building under construction that threatened to collapse and caused a massive evacuation of the area have been stabilized with galvanized steel beams and emergency jacks, city officials ...

Council tells public to not jump fence to swim at Vico Baths, as repair works are underway

The council is repairing the concrete access steps and replacing the damaged railing.

China Glass Bridge Develops Cracks After Teen Pokes Panel With Umbrella

A teenager allegedly cracked the top protective layer of a glass panel at China's Baoquan Cliff World Scenic Area by repeatedly striking it with an umbrella. Staff evacuated visitors as a precaution, though officials said the lower structural layers remained intact and the platform was never unsafe. No injuries were reported, and a replacement panel has been ordered.

Police forced to intervene after swimmers invade Hampstead Heath wildlife pond

Barbed wire was put in place in an effort to enforce strict no swimming rules

15 feared trapped after building collapses in Pune's Pimpri Chinchwad amid heavy rain

At least 15 people are feared trapped after a building collapsed in Maharashtra's Pimpri-Chinchwad area of Pune district on Wednesday, triggering a massive rescue operation. Fire brigade teams and disaster response personnel have reached the spot and are searching through the debris for survivors.

No serious injuries after CN merchandise train derails in Le Gardeur sector of Repentigny

A CN merchandise train derailment happened Sunday afternoon in Repentigny, in the Le Gardeur sector – no injuries have been reported. “A rail incident occurred at the intersection of Le Bourg-Neuf Boulevard and Émile-Genest Street,” the City of Repentigny stated in a post on its social media accounts. “Our emergency response teams (firefighters and police) [] The post No serious injuries after CN merchandise train derails in Le Gardeur sector of Repentigny appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

[Vantage Point] PNCC’s great puzzle: Why delisting isn’t so simple

Something unusual is unfolding behind closed doors involving the Philippine National Construction Corporation (PNCC)

Shocking cavity under Joburg highway bridge is just the tip of the illegal mining iceberg

Shocking cavity under Joburg highway bridge is just the tip of the illegal mining iceberg

Building collapse in Delhi's Rohini traps several

Building collapse in Delhi's Rohini traps several

Homes impacted by defective blocks could rise - research

New research suggests the number of homes affected by defective concrete blocks could be greater than initially thought.

Massive blaze rips through shopping centre as roof collapses and residents are told to keep their windows shut

Massive blaze rips through shopping centre as roof collapses and residents are told to keep their windows shut

Whatever Happened to Kentucky's Old Covered Bridges?

Whatever Happened to Kentucky's Old Covered Bridges?

Venezuelans search for survivors after two earthquakes kill at least 589

Search operations are continuing in the rubble of collapsed buildings in an attempt to rescue people trapped there, in the aftermath of two extremely powerful earthquakes.

Video: Rescue teams use ropes to save people trapped in fire-hit Lucknow building

Video: Rescue teams use ropes to save people trapped in fire-hit Lucknow building

South Korea slams North Korea's 'intensified' border fencing

Criticism comes following report that fences have been built very close to inter-Korean border

तस्बिरमा हेर्नुहाेस् मादी नदीमा बन्दै गरेकाे ‘आर्क डिजाइन’काे पुल

तनहुँ। पृथ्वीराजमार्गअन्तर्गत तनहुँको व्यास नगरपालिका–४ र ५ जोड्ने मादी नदीमाथि निर्माणाधीन चार लेनको नयाँ पुलको भौतिक प्रगति ८६ प्रतिशत र वित्तीय प्रगति ८४ प्रतिशत पुगेको छ। मुग्लिन–पोखरा सडक विस्तार आयोजनाअन्तर्गत निर्माण भइरहेको पुल चालु आर्थिक वर्षभित्र सम्पन्न गर्ने लक्ष्य राखिए पनि निर्माण नसकिएकाले थप ३०० दिन म्याद थपको प्रस्ताव गरिएको छ। मुग्लिन–पोखरा सडक आयोजना (पूर्वी []

People work together to rescue child hanging from window grille

Recently in Zhongshan, Guangdong, a little child got trapped hanging on the window security grille. Seeing the critical situation, neighbors quickly set up ladders, climbed up, and safely rescued the child with coordination. #EverydayHero

Toddler falls into sinkhole as Khayelitsha sewer repairs stall

City of Cape Town says shacks built on collapsed sewer line have to be moved

General : KOA Ulu Geruntum Residents Urge Swift Replacement Of Bridges

GOPENG, June 25 (Bernama) -- Residents of Kampung Orang Asli (KOA) Ulu Geruntum have urged for the immediate replacement of the two bridges linking their village that were destroyed by a water surge on June 19.

Buckling beams at Manhattan high-rise under construction trigger evacuations

Two structural support beams on the 21st floor of a 37-story under-construction building in Manhattan started buckling Tuesday morning, triggering evacuations, street closures and a large emergency response, officials say. The FDNY said it got a call around 8 a.m. about bricks falling from the building at 235 East 42nd Street, between Second and Third []...Click to read more

Tallest building in Beijing is damaged after small airplane reportedly crashed into it

BEIJING: Beijing’s tallest building showed signs of damage on Friday as images and videos shared on social media appeared to show debris from a small aircraft near the skyscraper.While the images were consistent with the location, it was not possible to independently confirm their authenticity and they were quickly removed from the internet.The surface of the building is damaged after a plane crashed into the tallest tower in Beijing, Cina, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/)Hong Kong-based newspaper South China Morning Post reported that a small airplane crashed into the CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, in Beijing’s Central Business District.Photos showed what appeared to be a hole or broken glass on one side of the building.Heavy police presence, as well as fire engines and ambulances were seen outside the skyscraper, which stands at 528 meters (1,732 feet.)The cause of the incident was not immediately clear, and authorities have not issued a statement on the incident.

Task Force flags illegal developments over water channels in Oyarifa

The Flood Mitigation Task Force has identified several illegal structures in Oyarifa that are disrupting natural water channels and worsening drainage, as part of ongoing post-flood mitigation efforts. During an inspection, the team found a developer had constructed apartments directly over a water channel. Other nearby developments were also observed to have altered the natural The post Task Force flags illegal developments over water channels in Oyarifa appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Some evacuation orders and street closures remain as work continues on a NYC high-rise that buckled

Crews worked through the night to shore up a massive, under-construction apartment building in Manhattan after columns buckled and floors sagged, triggering widespread evacuations and street closures over concerns about a collapse.

NYC building's floors buckle, threaten collapse

NYC building's floors buckle, threaten collapse

Cleanup underway after Boyle Heights warehouse fire

Cleanup efforts were underway Thursday at the Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse that burned for eight days after firefighters officially declared the massive blaze knocked down Wednesday evening. KTLA's Hailey Winslow reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

After collapse scare, Pfizer building stabilization efforts continue

The situation at the old Pfizer building in Midtown East appeared to be calming down on Wednesday morning as officials began reopening streets. People were allowed back into nearby buildings on Wednesday morning as the so-called “frozen zone” around 235 East 42nd Street shrank, Bloomberg reported. Fire Department units were also leaving the scene, according to the publication, as a source said the building’s threat of collapse had waned. The buckling 20th and 21st floors saw shoring installed overnight to help stabilize the construction site. On Tuesday night, Department of Buildings commissioner Ahmed Tigani said it was “a consistent, stable, []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Dallas Condo Fire Displaces 45 Residents — 24 Units Damaged Overnight

Building damaged by fire at Cambridge Park Condominiums Image by American Red Cross Greater North TexasXA three-alarm fire tore through a Northeast Da...

Illegal Structures Demolished Near Joburg Bridges as City Tackles Infrastructure Decay

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG – In a major enforcement operation to address severe urban decay and safety hazards, illegal structures have been demolished near Joburg bridges along the critical M1 and M2 corridors. The demolitions follow urgent oversight inspections conducted by city transport and roads officials to assess the deteriorating state of the city’s vital infrastructure. Johannesburg []

6 killed in building collapse in Cameroon's commercial hub

At least six people were killed and six others injured after a part of a three-story residential building collapsed amid heavy rains in Cameroon's commercial hub of Douala, authorities said on Saturday, reported Xinhua. The building, located in the Bonamoussadi neighborhood, collapsed overnight into Saturday. In a statement, the Douala City Council said three of the victims were children and the six injured were taken to the hospital for treatment. Officials said the exact cause of the collapse remains under investigation. Rescue and debris-clearing teams continued search and recovery operations while engineers assessed nearby buildings for potential structural risks. Heavy rains lashed Douala from Thursday through Saturday, triggering flooding in several neighborhoods and disrupting business activities across the city. Earlier this week, Cameroon's Ministry of Transport warned of heavy rainfall in five regions, including the Littoral Region, where Douala is located, citing the risks of flooding and landslides.

How quantum sensing could reveal hidden faults in thousands of U.S. bridges

Of the more than 624,000 highway bridges in the U.S., an estimated 220,000 need repairs. Quantum sensors could help engineers better safeguard these vital pieces of infrastructure

Heavy rain leaves trail of damage in Chungcheong, North Jeolla

Heavy rain pounding the Chungcheong and North Jeolla provinces toppled trees and flooded roads Wednesday, with damage reported across the affected areas. A total of 25 cases of facility damage had been reported as of 6 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters under the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. Of these, 22 involved public facilities, including 11 fallen trees, two flooded roads, two drainage failures, two flooded underground spaces, tw

Temporary lane closures at RIPAHS Bridge and Jalan Labu

Temporary lane closures at RIPAHS Bridge and Jalan Labu

Jambatan terbengkalai resahkan penduduk

SIK: Projek pembinaan jambatan baharu sepanjang 100 meter bagi menggantikan jambatan lama yang kini berdepan kelewatan menimbulkan pelbagai kesukaran terhadap lebih 1,000 penduduk di kawasan Sik Dalam, di sini. Jambatan lama yang dirobohkan pada 2023 itu adalah laluan utama dari pekan Sik ke Gulau yang kini ditutup kira-kira dua kilometer bagi memberi laluan kepada projek ... Read more The post Jambatan terbengkalai resahkan penduduk appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Masked vandal smashes entrance to Haaretz offices, days after similar attack on Channel 12

Security footage showed the individual reaching through the entrance grates and tossing two bricks at a glass door, which punched a hole through the entrance before he fled.