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A funicular in Lisbon, operating since 1914, derailed on Wednesday evening, killing 16 and injuring 21. The Office for Air and Rail Accident Investigations reports the cars lost balance after a cable failure, prompting ongoing investigations into the cause of the crash.
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A funicular derailment in Lisbon on September 5th resulted in 8 deaths, including three British nationals, and injured 22 others. The accident involved the historic Gloria funicular, with investigations pointing to mechanical failure. Victims included tourists and locals, with the event described as one of Portugal’s worst recent tragedies.
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Portugal's parliament approved a bill proposed by the far-right Chega party to ban face coverings like burqas and niqabs in most public spaces, with fines up to 4,000 euros. President Rebelo de Sousa must still approve the law, which aligns Portugal with other European countries with partial or full bans.