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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.

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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.

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 Independent 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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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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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.

Al Jazeera

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.

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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.

Euronews

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.

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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.

Android Central

Everything we know so far about the Galaxy S25 FE ahead of its official announcement

A website in Portugal accidentally uploaded images of the unreleased alleged Galaxy S25 FE way ahead of launch and immediately took down the listing.

Sports Illustrated

Ballon d’Or 2019 Winners: Full List

Winners for the 2019 Men’s Ballon d’Or, Women’s Ballon d’Or, Yashin Trophy and Kopa Trophy.

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Evening Standard

Bifana: the Portuguese sandwich is the latest trend to hit London restaurants

Sandwiches are still all the rage and the latest to catch diners’ attention hails from Portugal

Euronews

Extreme heat linked to more than 1,300 deaths in Portugal in 20 consecutive days

Between 27 July and 15 August, 1,331 excess deaths were reported with the over 75 age group particularly hard hit.

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Street Moments Captured Candidly By Photographer Gerhard Wagner (50 Pics)

Gerhard Wagner, a street photographer from St. Pölten near Vienna, Austria, works in quality management by day but dedicates his true passion to capturing life’s fleeting, unposed moments.

The Independent UK

Ruben Dias signs new Man City deal and commits his future to the club until 2029

The Portugal centre-back joined the club in 2020 from Benfica.

International Business Times

Record EU Wildfires Burnt More Than 1 Mn Hectares In 2025: AFP Analysis

Wildfires have so far ravaged more than one million hectares (2.5 million acres) in the European Union in 2025, a record since statistics began in 2006, according to an AFP analysis of official data.

Euronews

Wildfires devastate nearly 10,000 km2 in 2025 with Spain and Portugal hardest-hit

Spain's civil-protection chief warned that the fires continue to pose a direct threat to populated areas, while Defence Minister Margarita Robles described "airborne action" as difficult because of thick smoke.

The Guardian - UK

Brazil authorities suspend key Amazon rainforest protection measure

Suspension of Soy moratorium could open up area of rainforest the size of Portugal to destruction

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