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Three British nationals among 16 dead in Lisbon funicular crash

More than 20 people were injured when the funicular derailed and crashed into a building

The Independent UK

Manchester United: Diogo Dalot withdraws from Portugal squad as Matheus Cunha issues injury update

Ruben Amorim could be sweating on several key injuries for huge games against Manchester City and Chelsea

Evening Standard

First Thing: Israeli military database indicates only a quarter of Gaza detainees are fighters

Children, sick and disabled people among 6,000 imprisoned without charge or trial. Plus, Portugal mourns after deadly funicular crash in Lisbon

The Guardian - UK

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Portugal, Germany and Turkey targeting F1 return, confirms Stefano Domenicali

The Formula 1 CEO confirmed the series has been approaches by three existing venues hoping to make a return to the calendar

Motorsport

F1 confirms interest from Turkey, Germany, Portugal to host races

Against a background of intense speculation about calendar expansion, CEO Stefano Domenicali has confirmed approaches from three existing venues

Autosport

Do immigrants receive more benefits than firefighters' wages in Portugal?

Social media posts allege that immigrants receive more in benefits than firefighters do in wages, following a summer of unprecedented wildfires in Portugal.

Euronews

Lisbon funicular crash: Portugal’s PM vows swift and thorough investigation

Luís Montenegro describes incident, in which 16 people died, as ‘one of the biggest tragedies in our recent history’

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Death toll rises as Portugal mourns Lisbon funicular crash tragedy

Portugal observed a national day of mourning on Thursday after a funicular derailment in Lisbon killed 16 people and injured 21, marking the capital's worst accident in recent history. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when the Elevador da Gloria, a popular 19th-century funicular, crashed into a building. Authorities have…

The Independent UK

Climate change driving conditions for Iberian wildfires: Study

Portugal and Spain account for two-thirds of one million hectares of land destroyed by wildfire in Europe in 2025.

Al Jazeera

World leaders send condolences after Lisbon cable car tragedy

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday joined several world leaders in offering condolences after a funicular derailment in central Lisbon killed at least 17 people and injured more than 20 others.

Radio France Internationale

Portugal observes a day of mourning after famed Lisbon streetcar accident kills 15

Portugal is observing a national day of mourning after a Lisbon streetcar derailed, killing 15 people

The Independent UK

Climate change fuelled wildfires of 'unprecedented intensity' in Spain and Portugal, experts say

Researchers warn that simultaneous fires across Europe are overwhelming firefighting resources.

Euronews

Tragedy has struck Lisbon’s funicular railway. A transport expert explains how these old-fashioned trains work

Some 15 people have died after the Gloria funicular railway car in Lisbon, Portugal, derailed and crashed on Wednesday local time.

The Conversation

Portugal in shock as Lisbon’s iconic Gloria cable car derails, leaving 16 dead

At least 16 people died and 23 were injured when Lisbon’s historic Gloria funicular derailed and crashed into a building on Wednesday evening (03 September), authorities confirmed.

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The Independent UK

Climate change made heat and dryness that fueled Iberian wildfires 40 times more likely, study finds

A new study says climate change has made extreme weather conditions, like those fueling wildfires in the Iberian Peninsula, 40 times more likely

The Guardian - UK

Spain and Portugal wildfire weather made 40 times more likely by climate crisis, study finds

Wildfires were 30% more intense than would have been expected without global heating, scientists say

The Guardian - UK

Portugal declares day of mourning for 15 people killed in Lisbon funicular railway crash

Another 18 people injured when Gloria funicular railway car derails and apparently crashed into a building

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Horrifying Tragedy As Iconic Tram Plunges Down Hill And Slams Into Building In Portugal

Experts believe the tram's brakes were ill equipped to handle its weight.

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Al Jazeera

Bulgaria vs Spain: World Cup qualifiers – teams, start, lineup

Spain and Bulgaria open their UEFA qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a tight group with Turkiye and Georgia.

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What It Would Cost To Move to These 5 Major Countries in Your 30s

Thinking of relocating in your 30s? Discover the real costs of moving to 5 top countries in this essential guide.

Euronews

Groceries in Portugal are €17 more expensive than a year ago, eggs see the steepest price hike

To buy half a dozen eggs, consumers in Portugal now spend more than €2. Prices have risen 81% in just three years.

Euronews

Portuguese bullfighter's death reignites debate over animal welfare and hate speech

There's always heated debate about bullfighting in Portugal. Supporters claim its celebration of tradition and culture, while animal welfare activists say it's an outdated practice. But the tone of such arguments have changed dramatically this week following the death of a young bullfighter.

International Business Times UK

I Was Miserable in LA': Woman Quits 9-5, Now Happier Working 20 Hours a Week in Portugal and Earning $7k a Month

Kaitlin Wichmann quit her 9-5 in Los Angeles to freelance in Lisbon, Portugal. Now working 20 hours a week, she earns $7k a month and lives with more freedom.

Euronews

14-year-old boy confesses to deliberately starting several fires in Portugal, police say

Police say the boy said he was frustrated because of poor results in school and faced difficulties in socialising with his peers.

Euronews

Five-million-year-old fissure discovered off Portugal could explain Lisbon's major earthquakes

A fissure in the tectonic plate 200 kilometres off the coast of Cabo de São Vicente (Sagres) may be the cause of major Lisbon earthquakes, like the one in 1755.

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