NYC construction workers scramble to stabilize high-rise after support beams buckle

Posted on July 8, 2026 by AFP News

Construction is underway to help stabilize a New York City high-rise after buckling beams were discovered by workers, triggering warnings of a potential collapse.

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Nato chief defends Trump’s strikes on Iran as ‘absolutely necessary’ despite threat to ceasefire

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July 8, 2026
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The head of Nato said on Wednesday that Donald Trump’s renewed strikes on Iran were “absolutely necessary” as the resumption of hostilities threatened to derail a fragile ceasefire agreement.The US…

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Odulate Installed As 66th President of Historic Rotary Club of Lagos

Osas Payne
July 8, 2026
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L-R: Rotary International President, Olayinka Babalola, President of the Rotary Club of Lagos, Toyin Odulate, and His Majesty, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, Obi of Onitsha at the installation ceremony which held…

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Morocco, Egypt inspire fresh hope for African football

Taiwo Adebulu
July 8, 2026
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Football enthusiasts have hailed Morocco and Egypt’s outstanding 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns, describing their performances as a landmark moment for African football.They said both countries proved African teams can…

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Here’s how Democrats can still take the Senate even with Graham Platner on political life support in Maine

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July 8, 2026
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Maine Democratic Senate nominee is on life support after Politico reported on an ex-girlfriend who accused him of sexual assault. In the 24 hours since then, Platner has lost support…

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Oakland sued over nearly $1 million fine for property owners accused of cutting down 38 trees

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July 3, 2026
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A couple is suing Oakland, California, in an effort to challenge a costly fine from city officials, who claimed they cut down 38 trees on their property without a permit.Residents…

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Europe records over 1,300 heat-related deaths amid scorching temperatures- WHO

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June 29, 2026
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In a post on X, the Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Ghebreyesus, said the excess deaths had been linked to the extreme heat sweeping across Europe.A prolonged heatwave…

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ISWAP Commanders’ Arrest: CSO calls for NAHCON, states’ pre-registration screening

Taiwo Adebulu
July 1, 2026
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A faith based Civil Society Organization, Independent Hajj Reporters, has called for the introduction of a mandatory pre-registration security screening for all intending Nigerian pilgrims ahead of the 2027 Hajj,…

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Police Recover Locally Made Pistol After Suspects Flee in Bayelsa

David VDM
July 7, 2026
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(Pistol. Photo by Punch News) The Bayelsa State Police Command has recovered a locally made pistol after suspected drug users fled from a patrol team in Yenagoa, the state capital.…

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