A powerful earthquake on June 8 in Mindanao, Philippines, caused significant coastal uplift, dramatically altering shorelines. The quake, originating from the Cotabato Trench, resulted in at least 76 deaths and left previously submerged coral reefs exposed above the waterline.
A US-Iran peace agreement, intended to start 60 days of formal negotiations, is jeopardized by Israel's intensified military campaign in southern Lebanon. US Vice President JD Vance canceled his trip to Switzerland for talks after Israeli bombing killed at least 18 people, leading Iran to demand implementation of the ceasefire in Lebanon before proceeding.
Le quartier "Conversion Alley" à Manhattan voit ses immeubles de bureaux se transformer en logements, signe de l'impact du télétravail post-Covid sur l'immobilier de bureau et la vie professionnelle.
In Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, the Ashura commemoration took on a somber tone amidst rubble and ongoing conflict. Despite a ceasefire, shelling continued, impacting the reduced number of attendees mourning recent war dead and the historical tragedy of Karbala.
In Nabatieh, Lebanon, the Ashura procession mourned recent war dead amidst rubble, with renewed fighting even after a ceasefire. The ceremony, usually drawing thousands, saw only a few hundred, reflecting the devastation from the Hezbollah-Israel war.
Palm Beach International Airport received dozens of angry messages, including a bomb threat, after a bill was signed to rename it after President Donald Trump. The rebranding, effective July 9, will also change the airport code from PBI to DJT, costing an estimated $5.5 million.
Christian McGowan and Alison Baker transformed a 1930s water pumping station into a three-bedroom home. Adaptive reuse, repurposing old buildings for new functions, is gaining traction in Australia due to housing shortages and offers sustainability benefits. While not a sole solution, it's supported by state initiatives and grants.
Ukrainian drones targeted the Moscow region overnight, igniting an oil refinery and causing Moscow's airports to halt flights. President Zelenskyy confirmed the attacks as retaliation for Russian strikes, while Mayor Sobyanin reported air defenses intercepted numerous drones.
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia is offering guided tactile tours in its "Signers' Hall" gallery, allowing blind and low vision visitors to experience life-size statues of the U.S. Constitution's signers through touch. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility beyond basic ADA requirements, with guides providing detailed descriptions and historical context.
India's Centre is considering a 'durability certificate' for buildings due to safety concerns. This follows court-ordered demolitions and incidents like a building collapse in Delhi that killed six. The proposal aims to improve construction quality and address unauthorized constructions nationwide.
Ayetoro, Nigeria's historic "Happy City," is vanishing as the Atlantic Ocean erodes its coastline. Residents like Arowo Victoria and Lawrence Lemanu have lost homes and businesses to tidal surges, which have intensified over the past decade, swallowing over half the community. Fishing is now dangerous, and vital institutions like schools and health centers are under threat, highlighting Nigeria's climate vulnerability.
A convicted paedophile, Jeffrey Stanley Rosenstrauss, has been authorised by the NSW government to manage nearly a dozen apartment buildings across Sydney, including those popular with young families. He was granted a strata management and real estate licence despite disclosing his crimes.
The FBI has thwarted a potential terrorist plot involving explosive-laden drones targeting buildings near a UFC event in Washington D.C. last weekend. Multiple individuals are in custody, and an investigation into the plot's coordination is underway.
A controversial datacenter proposal on the site of a former asylum in East Vincent, Pennsylvania, faces strong local opposition due to environmental and health concerns. The project has ignited a political debate involving the governor, state lawmakers, and gubernatorial candidates over AI infrastructure growth.
New York and the UK are implementing new taxes on luxury properties to address the housing crisis and fund public services. While these measures aim to target the ultra-rich, experts suggest they are only a partial solution to broader issues of real estate financialization and monetary policy.
The Russian embassy in Ottawa accused the Canadian government of deliberately misinforming the public regarding the Patriot missile strike on the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. They stated that Canadian PM's office knows the strike was from a US Patriot missile due to Ukrainian air defense operations, not a Russian attack.
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed five rescuers in Kharkiv and wounded at least 20 in Kyiv on Monday. Strikes hit apartment buildings, a market, a grocery store, and the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a significant religious landmark, causing substantial damage and fire.
Kyiv experienced a wave of ballistic missile and drone attacks, causing significant destruction to civilian infrastructure. Twenty people, including a child, required medical attention, with strikes hitting residential buildings, a market, and a grocery store.
Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, hitting Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing at least five people. The historic Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv Pechersk Lavra was damaged. Poland scrambled fighter jets in response.
Hong Kong's private offices risk obsolescence by 2030 as nearly two-thirds will exceed 30 years old. Experts emphasize the need for energy resilience, supply, connectivity, and tech infrastructure to meet AI-driven future standards, with some buildings already showing value and efficiency declines.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that Russian troops struck energy and transport infrastructure used by the Ukrainian army and enemy deployment sites over the past 24 hours. The ministry also claimed Ukrainian forces lost approximately 1,440 troops and destroyed a Leopard-2 tank.
One civilian was injured in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) over the last 24 hours due to attacks by Ukrainian armed formations. Seven attacks were recorded, with seven munitions fired, damaging two residential buildings and one civilian infrastructure facility.
Hong Kong's heritage advisers have endorsed designating the nearly 180-year-old Hung Shing Temple and the city's only mosque, located inside Stanley Prison, as statutory monuments. The Antiquities Advisory Board proposed the upgrade to the highest tier of legal heritage protection, with most members agreeing the sites reflect the historical presence of minority groups.
EU Parliament and Council reached a political agreement to strengthen the ETS2 carbon market for buildings and transport, aiming for a 42% emission reduction by 2030. Measures include an emergency mechanism to limit price spikes and a gradual release of emission allowances.
