# Collapse

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# Snap Election

Gerry Adams says Stormont collapse is not a threat to the peace process

Adams said he does not think the Taoiseach has “good instincts” when it comes to dealing with these issues.

9.0k

Jan 16th 2017, 2:11 PM

# Collapse

The deadline has passed and Northern Ireland is heading for a snap election

Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire will have no choice but name a date for elections later today.

13.7k

Jan 16th 2017, 12:25 PM

# uplifting exhibition

Doomsday in Dublin: The impending apocalypse and what we can do to stop it

The Dublin Science Gallery’s “Collapse” exhibition will ask us some important questions in late-2017.

18.7k

Jan 3rd 2017, 1:00 PM

# Fengcheng

A China power plant has collapsed, with local media reporting 67 people dead

Construction of the power station had only begun last July, and had been expected to be completed in early 2018.

10.5k

Nov 24th 2016, 12:18 PM

# Concern

Groves 'deeply concerned' for hospitalised Gutknecht

Eduard Gutknecht reportedly collapsed in his changing room after failing to take George Groves’ title off him.

7.0k

Nov 19th 2016, 11:07 AM

# Collapse

Setanta Insurance customers are still waiting to be paid up to €90 million

The Maltese-based firm was wound up in April 2014.

8.1k

Jul 27th 2016, 6:04 AM

# Canada

Singer Meat Loaf "recovering well" after collapsing on stage

He has cancelled a concert that was scheduled to take place today.

8.9k

Jun 18th 2016, 11:10 AM

# meat loaf

Singer Meat Loaf taken to hospital after collapsing on stage

The Canadian Press reports he was taken to a hospital in unknown condition last night.

24.5k

Jun 17th 2016, 7:13 AM

# merchant's arch

'Extremely lucky' no one seriously injured in Temple Bar partial roof collapse

A Dublin City Council investigation is now underway into the incident last night.

20.8k

Jun 16th 2016, 10:12 AM

# Sinkhole

Major traffic disruption in Galway after collapse of road drain in city centre

Three streets have been closed in the city following the collapse.

25.5k

May 9th 2016, 1:58 PM

# India

No more survivors in flyover collapse that killed at least 25 people

Five construction company employees have been arrested.

27.0k

Apr 1st 2016, 10:20 PM

# Trapped

At least 20 dead as bridge collapses on crowds in India

Army troops joined efforts to rescue those trapped inside vehicles that lay under massive concrete blocks and metal debris.

20.5k

Mar 31st 2016, 8:55 PM

# Sweden

Murder investigation after death in refugee centre brawl

This comes less than a month after a 22-year-old female employee of a refugee centre was stabbed to death by an asylum seeker.

14.6k

Feb 15th 2016, 6:00 AM

# New York

WATCH: Enormous crane collapses onto a Manhattan street

The crane collapsed in the Tribeca area of lower Manhattan island. At least one person is reported to have died.

109k

Feb 5th 2016, 11:18 PM

# China

Miners trapped underground since Christmas Day rescued alive

They were among 29 trapped in the Chinese mine.

13.5k

Jan 29th 2016, 9:36 PM

# where's my car?

Restaurant car park opens up to swallow 12 cars

There were no reports of any injuries.

36.8k

Nov 9th 2015, 8:00 AM

# good girl

The last remaining 9/11 rescue dog just celebrated her 16th birthday in style

Bretagne the golden retriever was a key figure of the search through the rubble in the aftermath of the World Trade Centre collapse.

20.6k

Sep 11th 2015, 6:05 AM

# Health scare

John Daly back on the course a day after falling unconscious on 18th tee

“I was having a great time and then suddenly… boom! I’m falling down.”

4.0k

Aug 31st 2015, 6:52 PM

# Fallout

Fabregas' girlfriend and 6 others being blamed for the collapse of Pedro's transfer to United

The Spanish star had originally been expected to complete a move to Old Trafford.

19.5k

Aug 20th 2015, 5:21 PM

# Berkeley

Collapsed balcony that killed six was 'meant for decoration' claims former city official

The mayor of the city said the wood supporting the balcony was likely rotted.

39.3k

Jun 18th 2015, 7:51 AM

# balcony collapse

Berkeley Mayor says fatal balcony collapse was 'more than likely' caused by water damage

Investigators believe the wood was not sealed properly at the time of construction.

115k

Jun 17th 2015, 11:01 PM

# Journey

Stage collapses under students just as singer hits 'Don't Stop Believing' high note

16 students sustained minor injuries in the fall.

26.3k

Apr 25th 2015, 12:18 PM

# Not One Red Cent

One year since collapse, Setanta Insurance customers "haven't seen a cent"

Over 1,700 people are out of pocket.

10.8k

Apr 7th 2015, 6:00 AM

# NYPD

New York building partially collapses on Manhattan’s west side

One person is reported to be injured.

39.1k

Feb 25th 2015, 8:36 PM

# No injuries

A twenty-five metre wind turbine blade has fallen to the ground

The incident occurred at the Tursliagh wind farm near Tralee, Co Kerry.

21.7k

Jan 8th 2015, 11:29 AM

# Search

Child (8) killed in explosion at Paris building as death toll rises to six people

The four-storey building is now the site of a search-and-rescue operation.

19.2k

Sep 1st 2014, 7:25 AM

# Update

Former All-Star Kevin McCloy 'stable' after collapsing during a club game

The dual star was playing for Lavey in the Derry club championship last night.

5.0k

Aug 14th 2014, 1:22 PM

# Reel stories

Sports Film of the Week: Scotland in December

The sorry story of French golfer Jean Van de Velde after the 1999 Open Championship.

5.3k

Jul 20th 2014, 8:30 PM

# Search

Arrests made after India factory collapses, killing 11 and trapping dozens

Eleven people died in a separate collapse in the north the country.

5.4k

Jun 29th 2014, 11:18 AM

# too much love

Love Locks caused a Paris bridge rail to collapse... but why are they there?

A section of the The Pont des Arts railing couldn’t stand the weight.

33.0k

Jun 9th 2014, 6:00 PM

# Turkey

Death toll in Turkish mine collapse rises to 157

Five men were rescued, fire officials said, but added that thick smoke was making progress difficult.

5.6k

May 13th 2014, 7:01 PM

# Gas Explosion

More than 100 injured in Florida jail explosion

The injured were brought to hospital and the uninjured were brought to nearby jails.

6.9k

May 1st 2014, 10:18 AM

# One Year On

"Pay up!" ... Clothing companies under pressure over compensation for Rana Plaza victims

Nearly 1,150 people died in the Bangladesh factory collapse one year ago today. Many international retailers still aren’t contributing to the victim fund, according to Human Rights Watch.

7.6k

Apr 24th 2014, 6:45 AM

# Rana Plaza

One year on, Rana Plaza survivors can't return to work

Victims of the building collapse have so far received $1,000 in average compensation, says a charity.

7.4k

Apr 23rd 2014, 7:45 AM

# fightback

Spectacular European collapse sees Asia share the Inaugural EurAsia Cup

Team Europe had led 5-0 after day one.

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Mar 29th 2014, 9:26 AM

# Rana Plaza

Primark to pay €7m compensation to workers over Bangladesh building collapse

The company has already distributed $2m to workers and their families.

9.1k

Mar 18th 2014, 8:32 AM

# Scare

Mo Farah plays down health concerns after collapsing at New York City Half Marathon

The Somali-born star left the venue in a wheelchair following the incident.

6.9k

Mar 17th 2014, 10:14 AM

# Collapse

Eight people now confirmed dead in New York building explosion

A number of people remain missing after two buildings in Harlem were destroyed in a gas explosion.

6.9k

Mar 14th 2014, 10:59 AM

# Explosion

Fifth person dies after Manhattan building collapse

The death toll is expected to rise as the search goes on through the rubble of the two buildings.

8.3k

Mar 13th 2014, 9:03 AM

# New York

Two killed, 18 injured in New York gas explosion and building collapse

The cause of the blast is still unclear but locals said it was so powerful it knocked groceries off the shelves of nearby stores.

27.5k

Mar 12th 2014, 2:36 PM