AECOM appointed to study Bakerloo Line depot and sidings needs for 1972 train replacement

Transport for London taps AECOM with Arcadis support to assess infrastructure requirements for upgrading the Bakerloo Line's half-century-old rolling stock.

Army Corps takes next step toward long-term solution for Juneau glacial flooding

The Army Corps will post a privately-bid request for proposals after this year's flood to permanently drain Suicide Basin.

Colombia’s new president breaks with Bogotá tradition as he pivots to hard-line security policy

Abelardo de la Espriella’s inauguration in Cali marks a decisive security-first pivot in Colombia, pitting hard-line eradication tactics and diplomatic realignments against analyst warnings about rebel reintegration and long-term stability.

Menai Suspension Bridge to Close Tomorrow for 200th Anniversary

The Grade I-listed Thomas Telford structure, one of the world's first major suspension bridges, will close from 6am to 2pm on Saturday for the 'Bont Borth 200' festival.

FRA Proposes New Noise Emission Standards To Unlock High Speed Train Corridors Above 160 Mph

The Federal Railroad Administration proposes to repeal 1970s-era noise emission caps by recognizing aerodynamic drag, opening new compliance tracks for trains operating above 160 mph and potentially freeing $100 million in developer costs over three decades.

States Challenge Sharing of TANF Recipients’ Personal Data

Twenty-four states and Washington, D.C., are challenging a policy that would allow sensitive TANF recipient data to be shared with immigration authorities and other entities.

A Court Ruling Opened the Door. Tens of Thousands Crossed Before It Closed.

On July 31, 2026, human trafficking networks exploited a Spanish Supreme Court ruling barring summary deportation of sea arrivals, triggering a mass crossing into Ceuta that killed dozens.

FBI and EPA Warn That Hackers Are Hijacking Water Treatment Controllers in Real Time

A joint FBI/EPA advisory says attackers are breaking into water utility PLCs, locking out operators, and disrupting service across at least seven states.

A Judge Approves Anthropic’s $1.5 Billion AI-Copyright Settlement

A federal judge approved Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement with authors who alleged the company used pirated books to train Claude, creating a landmark AI-copyright payout.

Swiss Army extends firefighting mission in Corsica by four days

Three Swiss Super Puma helicopters will continue supporting French emergency forces against wildfires on the Mediterranean island for four more days.

Germany Finally Bids Roads Goodbye. The €169 Billion Rail Pivot Starts Now.

Germany’s Bundestag passed a landmark Infrastructure Future Act redirecting €169 billion toward transport, establishing rail as the country's top priority for the first time while overhauling approval procedures.

Alabama Finally Has a Start Date for its $3.2 Billion Mobile River Bridge

The Alabama Department of Transportation announced construction on the long-planned $3.2 billion Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project is expected to begin before the end of 2026.

Santa Clara County Awards $1.88 Billion to Rebuild Its Largest Dam

Santa Clara Valley Water District awards a $1.88 billion contract to rebuild Anderson Dam for seismic safety, one of the largest dam reconstruction projects in US history with a seven-year construction window starting early 2027.

Brenner Base Tunnel Main Bores Break Through Beneath the Alps

On July 28, 2026, miners connected the Austrian and Italian sections of the Brenner Base Tunnel 1,400m below the Brenner Pass, achieving the simultaneous breakthrough of both 8.1m diameter main bores as the project reached 90% excavation and kept on track for a 2032 opening.

ICE's hiring surge doubled the agency in under a year. Now one of its new officers has killed a worker who wasn't even their target.

"A Colombian worker with legal authorization was killed by an ICE agent with a documented domestic violence history — and Tom Homan admits the hiring failures behind it.

Amtrak’s B&P Tunnel Replacement Hits Key Manufacturing Milestone, With First TBM More Than Half Complete

The first tunnel boring machine is over halfway built, major construction is underway in West Baltimore, and design tweaks promise a simpler tunnel — but opening day remains 2036.

Sweden Declares Mining a National Security Interest to Cut Dependence on China

Sweden's government has designated critical minerals and rare earths mining a national security interest, expediting permits to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains for clean energy and defense.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge Opens After Decades of Delays

The $6.4-billion Gordie Howe International Bridge opens to traffic on July 27, connecting Windsor and Detroit with six lanes and massive trade capacity.

HS2 Builds Its First Green Tunnel Out of Its Own Spoil

HS2's first cut-and-cover green tunnel at Copthall reused 1.2 million cubic metres of excavated earth from the nearby Northolt tunnel, eliminating 100,000 truck movements.

LA's Homeless Count Rises 3.4%, Reversing Two Years of Declines and Undercutting Mayor Bass's Pitch

LA's homeless population rose 3.4% in 2026, reversing two years of declines and undercutting Mayor Bass's reelection pitch despite nearly $3B in annual spending. Over 41% of participants in her signature Inside Safe program returned to homelessness.

Swiss Cantonal Firefighters and Helicopters Deploy to Bordeaux Amid Wildfires

Thirty-four firefighters from French-speaking Switzerland departed Geneva on Saturday to reinforce wildfire suppression efforts near Bordeaux in the Gironde department. A parallel request for aerial assets has been processed through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, including Switzerland as a participating partner.

AfDB Approves €205 Million for Morocco High-Speed Rail Extension to Marrakech

The African Development Bank approved a €205 million loan to Morocco on July 8, 2026, to finance the high-speed rail extension and conventional upgrades on the Kenitra-Marrakech corridor.