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College head says courses could bridge construction skills gap
A new scheme could help bridge the gap between student interest in construction and a skills shortage in the industry, a further education leader has said. More than £5m has been announced for colleges in the South West to fund new trade…
Trump says Iran negotiations proceeding in 'orderly and constructive manner;' warns against rushing
President Donald Trump said talks to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz are proceeding, but urged his negotiating team not to rush into a deal. Trump's comments on Truth Social are largely a continuation of the status quo from…
Oil prices fall more than 4% after Trump says Iran talks proceeding in a 'constructive manner
Majid Saeedi | Getty Images News | Getty Images Crude oil prices fell more than 4% on Sunday, after President Donald Trump indicated that talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are advancing. West Texas Intermediate futures fell nearly 5%…
Building under construction in Philippines collapses, leaving 1 dead and 21 trapped
ANGELES, Philippines — A nine-story building under construction in a city north of the Philippine capital collapsed before dawn on Sunday, leaving at least one Malaysian tourist dead and at least 21 mostly workers trapped in the rubble…
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation demolishes 'illegal constructions' at Palayam market
The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation on Sunday began demolishing alleged illegal constructions at the Connemara Market in Palayam. The civic body officials arrived with police protection in the morning and began demolishing makeshift shops built…
How DemoChicks is helping women of color land well-paying construction jobs
Nearly 20 years after founding a successful environmental and safety consulting services company, Robin Thorne said she still gets checked for being a Black woman in the construction industry. “I've had situations where people, they don't…
What's The Difference Between Unibody And Monocoque Construction In Cars And Trucks?
For decades, car enthusiasts, marketing brochures, and even some engineers have often used the terms unibody and monocoque interchangeably, even though it is a bit like calling a grilled cheese sandwich a quesadilla. Sure, there's bread/tortilla…
19 feared trapped after collapse at Philippines construction site
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published May 24, 2026, 10:21 AM MANILA – Nineteen people are feared trapped after a building under construction near Manila collapsed early on May 24, a local government official…
Pirates Series Takeaways: Skenes Not Invincible, Lineup Construction, Rookie Intrigue
The Pittsburgh Pirates will have a happy flight back into the United States ahead of Memorial Day after salvaging their series against the Toronto Blue Jays with a much-needed win on Sunday. It was a successful start to the road trip for the…
MPs raise concerns over 'climate of fear' in live music industry
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. MPs have raised concerns about a…
US-Iran Negotiations, Oil Prices, RBI Dividend to Influence Indian Stock Markets
Indian stock markets are poised for volatility as developments in US-Iran negotiations, fluctuating crude oil prices, and the impact of the RBI's record dividend transfer are expected to dictate investor sentiment in the upcoming holiday-shortened…
Trump's Latest Iran Update Includes a Wild Diplomatic What-If
The signs were fairly clear as we headed into the Memorial Day holiday weekend that this would not be a 'slow news' respite: President Trump would be staying in Washington, D.C., for the weekend, rather than heading to Mar-a-Lago, or even staying…
'Sad, mad and disheartened': for the diaspora, the bombardment in Lebanon is a special kind of loss
For the last two years, much of the Lebanese diaspora – estimated to be about 15 million people spread across Australia, Europe, North and South America and more – has held its breath. Much of it watched from afar, helpless, during…
No evidence bikies cashed in on North East Link: Premier
Premier Jacinta Allan has declared there is no evidence bikies have cashed in on the North East Link project, as excavation on the first of the $26 billion project's two tunnels was completed. Allan's claim comes a fortnight after this masthead…
'Culture of fear' expose in music industry as ticket prices skyrocket
Oasis fans were thrilled by the reunion - but not by the way tickets were sold An investigation into Britain's music live industry has sounded the alarm about a “culture of fear” that makes people reluctant to speak out. Outrage at…
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