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American college professor on work trip to Portugal killed in Lisbon funicular disaster that left 16 dead

The mother-of-two ‘passed away doing what she did best — living life fully, boldly, and with a heart wide open to the world,’ her family said

The Independent UK

Armenia vs. Portugal: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Portugal take to the field for the first time since Diogo Jota’s tragic passing.

Sports Illustrated

Armenia vs Portugal: UEFA World Cup qualifier – teams, start, lineups

Portugal’s first match of their World Cup qualifiers is also the first chance to mark the passing of Diogo Jota.

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Father Feared Lost In Lisbon Crash Found Alive After Toddler Son Rescued From Wreckage

His family traveled to Portugal expecting to retrieve his body. Instead, they found him alive.

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11 Foreigners Killed In Portugal Funicular Crash

Eleven foreign nationals were among the 16 people killed when one of Lisbon's popular funicular trains crashed this week, the Portuguese authorities announced on Friday.

International Business Times

‘It’s a tragedy of the like we’ve never seen’: Lisbon tram crash kills 15 as Portugal blames tourists

In wake of the deadly crash, Portugal observed a national day of mourning.

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Lisbon’s double miracle: Father feared dead in funicular crash found alive after toddler son rescued from wreckage

Local media initially reported that the man had died in front of his son, but police later clarified he was being treated in hospital

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Lisbon locals blame ‘excessive tourism’ for deadly funicular crash

The President of the Bairro Alto Residents’ Association said the funicular had been disproportionately used by tourists in recent years

The Independent UK

A preliminary report on Lisbon's streetcar tragedy is expected Friday

A Portuguese government agency plans to release the first report examining what caused a streetcar packed with tourists and locals to derail in downtown Lisbon, killing 16 people

The Independent UK

Mapped: Where Lisbon funicular crash that left 16 dead took place

The Portuguese PM has said that the crash was ‘one of the biggest tragedies’ in the country’s recent history

The Independent UK

Horror in Lisbon: What Caused the 'Gloria Funicular' Crash That Left At Least 15 Dead and 18 Hurt

A catastrophic funicular crash in Lisbon, reportedly caused by a detached overhead cable, has claimed the lives of at least 15 people and injured 18.

International Business Times UK

Mónica’s story: the woman shipped from Ghana to Portugal in 1556 to stand trial for using traditional medicine

Standing before the Inquisition in Lisbon, Portugal in 1556, Mónica Fernandes, a woman from the coast of modern-day Ghana, was accused of casting malevolent spells and making pacts with demons. Her crime? Seeking a traditional Akan remedy for a simple cat bite.

The Conversation

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

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The Guardian - UK

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

Motorsport

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

Autosport

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

Euronews

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.

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The Guardian - UK

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’

The Independent UK

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…

Al Jazeera

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

The Independent UK

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

Euronews

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

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

The Conversation

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.

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