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Israel has intensified its military offensive in Lebanon by destroying a key bridge and demolishing homes near the southern border.

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun condemned Israel's demolition of bridges, describing it as a precursor to a ground invasion.

Residents and visitors in Casa Verde, northern São Paulo, protest against the expropriation of floodplain football fields for the future Campo de Marte park following a judicial decision that authorized demolitions in the area.

The article reports on the Israeli army's activities near the yellow line in Gaza, including the construction of sand barriers and military fortifications, amidst continued demolitions of residential buildings and ongoing violence against residents.

São Paulo is undergoing a significant wave of demolitions, as highlighted by the potential tearing down of the historically protected Escola Panamericana de Artes e Design.

The São Paulo Court of Justice has upheld a measure halting any new construction permits in the city, as local authorities challenge the ruling.

The Lagos State House of Assembly has proposed relocating residents affected by demolitions in Makoko to Epe following a petition regarding forced evictions.

A Danish minister proposes a 'preserve or explain' principle to prevent unnecessary building demolitions and promote the reuse of existing structures.

In Denmark, a proposed 'preserve or explain' principle aims to curb unnecessary demolitions of buildings, addressing growing public concern over the loss of historical structures.

Bishop Kortu Brown warns that the ongoing government demolition of homes and businesses in Liberia could negatively impact President Boakai's legacy and urges engagement with landowners to prevent further chaos and displacement.

The Rugby Club Toulonnais plans to abandon its historic Mayol stadium in favor of a new one by the sea due to prohibitive renovation costs and ongoing financial losses.

A recent court ruling in São Paulo prohibits new constructions in specific areas affected by zoning changes, impacting 102 properties and highlighting the city's regulatory focus on housing density.

São Paulo's court has temporarily halted the issuance of permits for demolitions and new constructions due to issues in the zoning law revision process.

The São Paulo Court of Justice has temporarily suspended permits for demolitions and new constructions in the city based on recent legal challenges regarding zoning laws.

The Lagos State House of Assembly has mandated a two-week timeline for reconciliation efforts with communities affected by recent demolitions.

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has pledged ongoing crackdowns on drug trafficking and criminal activities following a recent demolition of a drug dealer's hideout.

Israeli forces are ramping up their actions in the West Bank through widespread arrests, demolitions, and land confiscations, intensifying conflict in the region.

Israeli authorities are continuing to demolish Palestinian homes in the West Bank, including playgrounds for children, citing various justifications for the actions.

A Palestinian was injured and several others were arrested during Israeli military operations in the West Bank, accompanied by ongoing demolitions.

Israel is increasing the pace of demolitions of Palestinian homes in Area C, with several houses being destroyed amid clashes with security forces.

Hamas condemned Israel's demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank as a collective punishment intended to displace Palestinians.

Israeli authorities are preparing to demolish dozens of homes in occupied Jerusalem and Ramallah amid a broader effort to expand Jerusalem's boundaries beyond pre-1967 borders.

An Israeli Knesset member and dozens of settlers invaded the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, coinciding with the Israeli authorities expelling eight Palestinians from the site during a period of increasing home demolitions in the city.

The Lagos State Assembly has ordered an immediate halt to demolitions in the stilt slum of Makoko after an agreement was reached with affected communities.

Six Palestinians were injured in recent Israeli military incursions, with reports of arrests and violence in the West Bank.

Stakeholders in Lagos agree to form a committee for self-enumeration of buildings impacted by recent demolitions in Makoko.

A major demolition operation in East Jerusalem was halted by the district court just as it was about to begin, following negotiations between residents and city representatives.

Israeli forces continue their military operations in Gaza, leading to fatalities and warnings from the UN regarding civilian safety.

Three Palestinians have been killed and several others injured due to Israeli gunfire and airstrikes in Gaza.

Silwan, located south of Al-Aqsa Mosque, faces unprecedented evictions and demolitions by Israeli authorities, threatening hundreds of Palestinians with forced displacement.

The Israeli cabinet's recent decisions aimed at escalating settlement activities in the West Bank have stirred significant anger among Palestinians, as they entail eased measures for selling Palestinian properties and allow demolitions.

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has accused corrupt officials within the government of conducting illegal night demolitions in Mukuru, emphasizing the need for due process in any eviction.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a travel ban on a Palestinian woman from Jerusalem while ongoing efforts to relocate residents from the Al-Aqsa Mosque are being reported alongside home demolitions.

Israeli settlement activities are intensifying in the occupied West Bank, accompanied by increased demolitions and assaults on Palestinian areas.

The Lagos State Assembly has halted demolitions in Makoko following protests by residents and rights groups against police actions during demonstrations.

The Lagos State Government has announced that $2 million has been allocated for rebuilding efforts in the Makoko community, following a halt in demolitions amid ongoing discussions with community representatives regarding compensation and next steps.

The Lagos State House of Assembly has committed to compensating residents affected by the recent demolitions in Makoko and nearby communities while suspending the demolitions following discussions with community representatives.

A Palestinian youth was killed and several others injured during an Israeli military raid in Jericho, with reports of home demolitions and arrests.

Israeli forces have escalated their operations in the occupied West Bank through a widespread campaign of arrests targeting dozens of Palestinians, along with warnings of home demolitions in the Jerusalem area.

The Lagos State Government plans to invest $10 million in the Makoko Water City project to modernize the fishing community amid ongoing tensions over recent demolitions that have left many residents homeless.

Attilio Fontana, the President of Lombardy, expresses strong concerns about the urban planning situation in Milan, specifically regarding demolitions affecting families, calling for a decisive political resolution.

Demolitions in Makoko, a historic fishing community in Lagos, have left thousands of residents homeless and without livelihoods, as the state government cites safety and urban planning concerns.

A report by the New York Times reveals that Israel has demolished over 2,500 buildings in Gaza since the ceasefire agreement, citing operations aimed at destroying tunnels and booby-trapped homes.

A historic residential house and a traditional inn in Upper Bavaria, along with a 400-year-old half-timbered building in Central Franconia, have been awarded the "Demolitions of the Year" for 2025, prompting a call for greater appreciation and preservation of historic structures.

Israeli occupation forces carried out demolitions in Ramallah and Hebron while the Jerusalem planning committee approved new settlement projects.

Demolitions of damaged properties in Grindavík will begin this year due to destruction caused by earthquakes and volcanic activity, stirring mixed emotions among locals.

The Council of State in Greece has ruled that the preservation of architectural heritage cannot be overlooked, impacting the treatment of old, dilapidated buildings in traditional settlements.

According to UN data, 2025 witnessed the largest scale of home and facility demolitions in occupied Jerusalem in 15 years, leading to widespread displacement of Palestinians.

At least several martyrs and injuries were reported after the collapse of a house in the Maghazi camp in Gaza, which had been subjected to Israeli airstrikes, while artillery attacks and demolitions of buildings continued in southern Gaza.