5 d. ago Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins aid ship sailing to Gaza aimed at breaking Israel's blockade

Organizers say climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and other 11 activists plan to set sail on Sunday afternoon for Gaza on a ship aimed at “breaking Israel’s siege” of the devastated territory

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6 d. ago Tower Bridge lifts as Christopher Columbus replica ship arrives in London

Tower Bridge lifts as Christopher Columbus replica ship arrives in London  BBC

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7 d. ago Replica Of Christopher Columbus’s Famous Ship Arrives In London For The First Time

Replica Of Christopher Columbus’s Famous Ship Arrives In London For The First Time  Marine Insight

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8 d. ago Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren team up in The Thursday Murder Club trailer

The film is directed by Harry Potter producer Christopher Columbus.

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8 d. ago AP PHOTOS: Replica of ship sailed by Christopher Columbus in 1492 docks in London

A replica of the flagship of Christopher Columbus’s fleet during his 1492 voyage across the Atlantic has dropped anchor at St. Katharine Docks in London, where it opens its gangways to visitors from May 29 to June 8.

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2 w. ago Brooklyn Bridge ship crash latest: Sailors clung onto mast in Mexican navy boat incident in New York that killed two

Authorities believe power loss caused the collision that snapped all three masts of the ship

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2 w. ago Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing two sailors

Twenty-two crew members injured, 11 of them critically, with nine in a stable condition, Mexican government saysTwo sailors from the Mexican navy were killed and another 11 critically hurt when a sailing ship taking part in a promotional tour in New York City collided with the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum said.The crash happened on Saturday night when the Cuauhtémoc – an academy training vessel with 277 people on board who shares a name with the last Aztec ruler – lost power and struck the bridge. Eyewitness videos showed dozens of sailors in ceremonial uniforms spread across yardarms shortly before the collision, which snapped the Cuauhtémoc’s three masts.The Associated Press contributed to this report Continue reading...

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2 w. ago AP PHOTOS: Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge, snapping masts and killing 2 crew members

A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, snapping its three masts, killing two crew members and leaving some sailors dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for help. Mayor Eric Adams says at least 19 people aboard the ship needed medical treatment Saturday night. But he says the 142-year-old bridge has been spared major damage. The cause of the collision is under investigation. The Mexican navy says in a post on the social media platform X that the incident involves the Cuauhtemoc, an academy training vessel.

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2 w. ago Moment Mexican navy ship’s sails snap in New York’s Brooklyn Bridge crash

Video captures the moment a Mexican Navy sailing ship, the Cuauhtémoc, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on New York’s East River on Saturday (17 May).

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2 w. ago Brooklyn Bridge ship crash live: 19 people injured after Mexican navy vessel hits New York City landmark

Incident occurred at around 9 p.m. leaving 19 injured as all three masts of sail ship snapped bringing down rigging

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2 w. ago Mexican navy ship hits Brooklyn Bridge during promotional tour

Three of the ship’s masts could be seen snapping and partially collapsing after they brushed the bridge in New York CityA Mexican navy sailing ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday during a promotional tour in New York City, the top of its mast brushing the iconic span as it sailed through the East River.The New York City mayor said 19 people were injured in the incident, four seriously. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge leaving two people dead

Three of the ship’s masts could be seen snapping and partially collapsing after they brushed the bridge in New York CityA Mexican navy sailing ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday during a promotional tour in New York City, the top of its mast brushing the iconic span as it sailed through the East River.New York City mayor Eric Adams said two people were killed in the incident – another 19 people were injured, including two critically. There were 277 people aboard the ship – the Cuauhtémoc – when it lost power and struck the bridge, Adams said. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Last hero of Dunkirk dies aged 105: WWII sailor helped rescue troops from French beaches while his ship was bombed by Nazi planes during 'miracle of deliverance' 85 years ago

Duncan McInnes was on board HMS Saladin which rescued hundreds of troops from the beaches of Dunkirk in May 1940. The telegraphist made seven return trips to Northern France.

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4 w. ago A Replica of Christopher Columbus’ Ship Will Dock in London Later This Month

A Replica of Christopher Columbus’ Ship Will Dock in London Later This Month  Time Out

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