16 h. ago World's tallest and longest hedge found in Scotland seen in autumn colours

It has been named the biggest on Earth by the Guinness World Records.

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34 h. ago Rescuers try to free man trapped in partly collapsed medieval tower in Rome

Official says there is evidence man is ‘still alive’ after collapse at Torre dei Conti, which was undergoing restoration worksRescue workers are trying to pull a man from the rubble of a medieval tower in central Rome that partly collapsed twice during renovations, trapping him on an upper floor and injuring another man.The Torre dei Conti, located close to the Roman Forum ruins, suffered an initial collapse just after 11.30am (1030 GMT) on Monday, with falling debris reportedly hitting a 64-year-old worker. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Rome: worker trapped and one injured after part of medieval tower collapses

Three others rescued at the Torre dei Conti, which was undergoing restoration worksEurope live – latest updatesA medieval tower in central Rome has partly collapsed twice during renovations, injuring one worker and trapping another.Falling debris from the initial collapse of the Torre dei Conti, just after 11.30am (0930 GMT), close to the Roman Forum ruins, hit a 64-year-old worker, the Ansa news agency reported. He was taken to San Giovanni hospital in a critical condition although Francesco Rocca, Lazio’s regional president, said his injuries were not life threatening. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Sagrada Familia is now the world's tallest church: New photos show central tower being lifted into place

The masterwork of architect Antoni Gaudí now rises to 534 feet above the city, the church said in a statement.

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5 d. ago Four feet higher and rising: Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia becomes world’s tallest church

Antoni Gaudí’s masterwork is still under construction but now stands taller than Ulm Minster in southern GermanyBarcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica became the world’s tallest church on Thursday after a part of its central tower was lifted into place.The masterwork of the architect Antoni Gaudí now rises to 162.91 metres (534ft 8in) above the city, the church said in a statement. That beats the spire of Ulm Minster in Germany, which tops out at 161.53 metres. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Gothic church loses title of world’s tallest to Spanish rival

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica now rises to 162.91 meters above the city

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7 d. ago ‘Bungee jumpers’ to leap from world’s tallest bridge WITHOUT a rope in latest horror attraction at 2,000ft

CHINA has unveiled plans for a new extreme attraction that lets jumpers leap more than 2,000ft from the world’s highest bridge without a rope. The “rope-free” bungee jump from the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou province has sparked both fascination and alarm. Videos from test runs show 100- and 200-pound sandbags dropped into a...

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8 d. ago Landmark Glasgow cinema billed as world’s tallest gets new owner and opening date

“The Renfrew Street cinema is one of Glasgow’s most iconic cultural landmarks and a cornerstone of the wider UK cinema industry” – Paul John Anderson, Omniplex Cinemas

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1 week ago Completion date for the world's tallest building is finally revealed

After a seven-year hiatus, construction on the world's tallest building in Saudi Arabia has resumed - and its completion date has finally been announced. 

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2 w. ago Inside the huge theme park with the world's tallest and fastest rollercoaster set to open this year

Located in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, Six Flags Qiddiya City is 'expected to open' in late 2025.

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3 w. ago 10 compelling reasons to have your next adventure in the great state of Missouri

From the birthplace of Route 66 and the world’s tallest arch to sizzling barbecue and hidden caves, Missouri is packed with surprises. Here are 10 reasons the Show-Me State should be your next great American adventure

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3 w. ago People baffled by hole in church wall but there's 'genius' reason behind in

A photo of a church wall has gone viral online, with thousands of people left baffled as to why a small gap was featured in the wall. However, the "genius" explanation has left some delighted

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4 w. ago Tommy Fury left 'feeling so small' as Game of Thrones star and 'world's tallest athlete' towers over him

Tommy Fury may be from a family of giants but the boxer joked that he'd never felt so small as when he was surrounded by some of the world's strongest men. 

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