Collapse of Bridge in China Exposes the Limits of Modern Engineering
On Tuesday, 11 November 2025, a section of the Hongqi Bridge — a new 758-metre structure located in Sichuan province, south-west China — partially collapsed, leaving behind dramatic scenes of concrete and smoke amidst the mountains. The bridge formed part of the national highway linking Sichuan to Tibet, and had been completed only a few […]
Kate Middleton and Prince William Lead Moving Tribute on Remembrance Sunday
Image from Wikimedia The British monarchy once again revealed its human and symbolic side during one of the year’s most solemn ceremonies: the traditional Remembrance Sunday service, held at the Cenotaph in London. Kate Middleton made her 15th consecutive appearance at the event, wearing a structured black coat by Catherine Walker, featuring a lace collar […]
Is Elon Musk on his way to becoming the first trillionaire in history?
Image from Heuters Tesla, Inc. CEO Elon Musk this week received shareholder approval for a compensation package that could be worth up to US$1 trillion, provided a set of extremely ambitious targets are met over the next decade — the outcome of the vote at the company’s annual meeting in Texas saw more than 75% […]
Prince William in Brazil: a climate mission with a nostalgic nod to his mother’s legacy
Image from Wikimedia Prince William arrived in Brazil in early November for an official visit centred on sustainability, ahead of the Earthshot Prize ceremony in Rio de Janeiro and the COP30 summit in the Amazon, to be held in Belém. Brazil’s selection as host for these global events is no coincidence — William described it […]
Egypt inaugurates the world’s largest archaeological museum after 20 years of construction
Image from Pixels After more than two decades in development and an investment estimated at over US$1 billion, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has finally opened its doors in early November 2025. Located near the Giza Plateau, the museum complements the iconic Pyramids Complex, forming one of the most ambitious cultural projects ever undertaken. Covering […]
King Charles III Strips Brother Andrew of His Prince Title and Evicts Him from Windsor
Image from Picryl/Wikimedia The British monarch has taken a step few could have imagined: King Charles III has formally removed the royal titles of his brother, Prince Andrew, and ordered him to vacate the Royal Lodge residence in Windsor. According to the official statement from Buckingham Palace, Charles “has initiated a formal process to remove […]
Hurricane Melissa: The Most Powerful in History Strikes the Caribbean
Image from PxHere The world has turned its eyes to the Caribbean. Hurricane Melissa, now classified as a Category 5 storm, has officially entered the record books as the most intense ever recorded to hit Jamaica. With winds exceeding 250 km/h and an unpredictable trajectory, Melissa represents not only an immediate threat — but also […]
Nicolas Sarkozy in Prison: An Unprecedented Moment for France and a Global Reminder of Power and Accountability
Image from Heute.at For the first time in modern French history, a former president is behind bars. Nicolas Sarkozy, who led the country between 2007 and 2012, began serving a five-year prison sentence on Tuesday (21) at the renowned La Santé prison in Paris — an unprecedented event in French and European politics. The reason […]
Japan Makes History: Sanae Takaichi Becomes the Country’s First Female Prime Minister
Image from Heute.at On the morning of 21 October 2025, Japan broke one of its longest-standing political taboos: Sanae Takaichi was elected as the nation’s first-ever female Prime Minister. The rise of Takaichi — president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and a seasoned political figure — marks a deeply symbolic turning point for […]
Louvre: A Heist at the Heart of Luxury and History
Image from PxHere The IncidentOn the morning of 19 October 2025, the Louvre Museum in Paris became the scene of one of the most daring robberies ever recorded at one of the world’s most visited cultural landmarks. At around 9:30 a.m. (local time), just minutes after opening to the public, a group of four highly […]