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#GRAVITAS| At least 17 people are dead after a funicular cable rail car in capital Lisbon derailed and crashed into a building. Dozens are injured, some of them critically, many among them are foreign nationals. But how safe are these streetcars to begin with? Watch this video to find out more. 


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At least three people were killed and around 20 others injured when Lisbon’s historic Gloria funicular derailed and crashed, authorities confirmed. Among the injured, three are reported to be in critical condition. Video from the scene showed the wreckage of the tram-like carriage, which shuttles passengers up a steep hillside in the Portuguese capital, as rescue teams worked to pull people out.

Lisbon: At Least 15 Killed As Funicular Railcar Derails In Portugal

At least 15 people are dead and 18 injured after Lisbon’s iconic Gloria funicular derailed and crashed into a building on Wednesday evening. The historic yellow tram, a popular tourist attraction, lost control near Avenida da Liberdade and reportedly had no brakes. Portuguese officials say the cause remains under investigation, with eyewitnesses describing the impact as "brutal." Among the injured are foreign nationals and a child. Emergency services have confirmed all trapped passengers have been rescued.

Historic cable crash tragedy: Gloria cable car derails near Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon

Lisbon funicular crash: Multiple dead, several injured in cable car collapse

Aga Khan, the Imam of the Ismaili Muslims and head of a major aid foundation, passed away in Lisbon at the age of 88. Watch this video to find out more.

Billionaire spiritual leader passes away at 88

There are growing tensions between locals and tourists in some of Europe's most beloved destinations such as Venice, Barcelona, and Lisbon. See what’s at stake for your European getaway.

Gravitas: Parched and angry Europeans in Venice, Lisbon, Barcelona want tourists away

Taylor Swift gave an unforgettable performance to her Portuguese fans. It was the pop star's first-ever performance in Portugal in her career spanning across two decades.

Taylor Swift enthrals Lisbon fans by speaking Portuguese, calls her experience unforgettable

Pope Francis is in Lisbon to attend the world youth day and this is the largest gathering of Catholic youths. Pope Francis in fact attended an event to mark the third day of the five-day visit. Pope Francis attended a celebration of the sacrament of reconciliation in Lisbon. Pope Francis was warmly welcomed by the faithful Christians when he approached the confessional booth where he also heard confessions.

Pope Francis hears confessions in Lisbon Park

Pope Francis has urged the youth to focus on caring for the planet and fighting climate change. Pope Francis also made the protection of the environment a Cornerstone of his pontificate. He is addressing an audience of nearly about 6,500 people which included Portuguese president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and the Bishops.

Lisbon: Pope Francis urges youth to fight against poverty

Pope Francis has arrived in Lisbon and his trip comes at a time of growing protests against the clergy's sexual abuse scandal and heavy criticism over his events' high costs. The 86-year-old Pope is making his first trip since undergoing an intestinal surgery in June the five-day visit revolves around World Youth Day. The event is a global gathering of youth Catholics.

Thousands throng to Lisbon ahead of Pope's arrival

Portugal is in the midst of preparing to welcome Pope Francis whose visit is set to be the biggest international event that the country has ever hosted, said Prime Minister Antonio Costa, on Monday (July 31).

Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Portugal marked by controversies: Here’s why

Unseasonal scorching heat in Lisbon has left tourists surprised as temperatures across Portugal witnessed a high rise. Soaring temperatures have forced authorities to place three municipalities in the sunny southern region of the Algarve at maximum risk of wildfires. Hem kaur Saroya brings you the report.

Mercury soars in Portugal

Climate activists in Portugal raised awareness about cigarette butts and the harm they cause to the environment. Since this is an often-overlooked form of pollution activists collected some six hundred and fifty thousand butts and piled them up in the heart of the capital city of Lisbon.

650,000 cigarette butts collected in Lisbon, Portugal

In pics | 2,000-year-old ancient Roman gallery under the streets of Lisbon

The recently elected Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has garnered criticism over his stance on the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and said he does not want to “please anyone” with his views about the conflict, on Saturday (April 22), amid his five-day visit to Portugal.

Brazil’s Lula doesn’t want to ‘please anyone’ over Ukraine stance, faces protests amid visit in Lisbon

Two women have been stabbed to death at a Muslim religious centre in the Portuguese capital Lisbon. The attack took place at the Ismaili Centre on Avenida Lusíada. The suspect, who was in possession of a large knife, was shot in the leg by police.

Lisbon stabbing: 2 women killed at Ismaili Muslim centre

At least two people were killed and several others were injured after a knife attack at the Ismaili Centre in the capital city of Lisbon, on Tuesday (March 28), said the Portuguese police.

Portugal: Two killed, several injured in knife attack at Lisbon Ismaili centre

Thousands of teachers from across Portugal joined a protest in Lisbon demanding better working conditions and higher pay. Reports quoted police saying that more than 20,000 people joined the March that was called by the Union of all education professionals.

Portugal: Thousands of teachers from across the country protest in Lisbon

Rains triggered floods in Portugal's capital on Wednesday, a 55-year-old woman killed after being trapped in the basement of her house. The local authorities issued red weather warnings due to the intense rainfall and the strong winds.

WION Climate Tracker: Heavy rain triggers floods in Lisbon; one dead after overnight rains

Portugal's health minister resigned after a pregnant Indian tourist died in Lisbon. The Indian woman was forced to move from one hospital to another, she suffered a cardiac arrest. How did this death lead to the minister's resignation? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Portugal's health minister resigns following the death of a pregnant Indian tourist

Thousands of policymakers, experts and advocates are set to take part in a conference led by the United Nations to discuss the health of global oceans, which is constantly deteriorating.

UN conference to convene in Lisbon to discuss faltering health of global oceans

Over 70 per cent of coronavirus cases in the Lisbon area are from the more contagious Delta variant, which is quickly spreading to other parts of the country, a report said late on Friday, as authorities scramble to stop a worrying rise in infections.

Delta variant 'spreading rapidly' from Lisbon to rest of Portugal

After Lisbon last year, now it is the turn of Porto. Once again Portugal has stepped in to save UEFA by offering to host the final of the Champions League, which for the second year running was forced to move away from Istanbul due to the ongoing pandemic.

Football: Porto prepares as Portugal steps into the Champions League breach once again

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