One person died after two freight trains collided on a bridge in Munich overnight. Two cars derailed and fell about 5 meters to the road below, but the cargo was not hazardous. The cause of the collision is under investigation.
The historic Wye Bridge, linking Wales and England, has partially reopened to pedestrians and cyclists after being closed for months due to structural cracks. However, it will close again if temperatures exceed 30°C or fall below -3°C, and further deterioration could also lead to closure.
The first Bridge Awards ceremony in Moscow honored outstanding foreigners for their contributions to Russia's economy and culture. Winners included a Japanese dancer, an American UFC fighter, and a US journalist, with Steven Seagal presenting an award and commenting on US values.
Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, died after rope jumping instructors in São Paulo, Brazil, threw her from a bridge without safety equipment. Footage shows the instructors launching her into a 40-meter abyss as onlookers screamed.
Hong Kong residents aged 11+ who are frequent users of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge can use new facial recognition e-channels from June 25, eliminating the need to stop or show ID.
Ukraine launched long-range missile and drone attacks deep inside Russia, hitting a military factory in Cheboksary and oil refineries in Samara and Vladimir regions. President Zelenskyy declared a new 'Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces'. Meanwhile, Russia reported arrests in Moscow car bombings and continued attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports.
The Bank of China Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge Half Marathon will open priority registration on Thursday and has added a 10km event to increase competitor numbers to 10,000. The platinum-level race, scheduled for November 15, aims to attract top international runners.
The Philips Hue Bridge Pro's SpatialAware feature transforms lighting scenes, making it worth the upgrade for existing Hue users, despite MotionAware's limitations and the high price point.
Traffic on the Buxar-Baruna rail overbridge has been suspended after a slab on a pillar was damaged, causing severe inconvenience to residents. Authorities are seeking temporary solutions, including reopening an adjacent railway crossing, while an FIR has been lodged against the contractor for alleged negligence.
Inmates at New York's Rikers Island jail gather to watch the Knicks play in the NBA Finals, finding rare unity and connection to the city outside through sports, despite the facility's notorious conditions and their own legal limbo.
Gravity Bridge, a decentralized blockchain facilitating cross-chain transfers, was drained of approximately $5.4 million in an exploit. Validators have halted the bridge as investigations are underway. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the DeFi space.
Kraken is migrating its wrapped Bitcoin (kBTC) to Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) due to ongoing security concerns in DeFi. This move shifts the debate around wrapped Bitcoin infrastructure and issuer responsibility.
Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the river after the cargo ship crashed into the bridge.
China Eastern Airlines has apologised after an Airbus A350-900 aircraft struck a boarding bridge while taxiing to its gate at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The flight from Chengdu experienced a mechanical malfunction resulting in a minor collision. All passengers were safe and disembarked in an orderly manner. The airline is investigating the cause of the incident.
The main span of a road bridge across the Tumen River on the Russia-North Korea border was officially joined on April 21, marking a milestone for the infrastructure project that will facilitate trade between the two countries. The nearly 5 km crossing includes a 1 km bridge with two lanes. Construction began less than a year ago, with 70 people and 30 pieces of equipment deployed on the Russian side. The bridge is scheduled to open in June 2026.
The Bank of China (Hong Kong) – Zhuhai – Macau Bridge Half Marathon has been upgraded to platinum status by World Athletics, the highest possible race certification, placing it above the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon.
According to Dmitry Peskov, the bridge is operational
