The high-speed service between Britain and continental Europe was paralyzed during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year because of a power outage in the Channel Tunnel.
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Eurostar Cancels All Trains After Power Failure in Channel Tunnel
The high-speed train service connecting Britain and continental Europe was paralyzed on Tuesday during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
How a New Bridge Partly Collapsed in China’s Southwest
A section of the tall bridge in mountainous Sichuan Province fell, apparently after a landslide. No casualties were reported.
Scores of Palestinian Militants Still in Israeli-Controlled Parts of Gaza, Officials Say
At least some of the fighters are believed to be in the enclave’s vast tunnel network, marooned behind the “yellow line” that Israeli forces withdrew to as part of the cease-fire.
Egypt Aids Search for Bodies of Dead Captives in Gaza
The assistance is part of an international effort to reinforce the fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
Collapse of Bridge Under Construction in China Leaves 12 Dead
A section of the railway bridge, under construction in the country’s northwest, plunged into the Yellow River early on Friday.
Italy Approves Project to Link Sicily to the Mainland by Bridge
The government says the road and rail link will create jobs and lift the region’s economy, but critics are concerned about the environmental and social impact.
Touring a Tunnel in Gaza That Leads Underneath a Hospital
To Israelis, the location of an underground passageway highlights Hamas’s abuse of civilians. To Palestinians, Israel’s decision to target it highlights Israel’s own disregard for civilian life.
What to Know About the Mexican Navy Ship That Crashed Into the Brooklyn Bridge
The ship ARM Cuauhtémoc — with 277 people on board, including 175 naval cadets — was on a good-will tour throughout the world.
North Korea and Russia Build First Cross-Border Road Bridge
The two countries have vowed to expand bilateral relations after North Korea sent troops and weapons in support of Russia’s war against Ukraine.