Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin at an ongoing summit in Kyrgyzstan. The uncertainty and unpredictability of the international order have clearly increased, Xi said.
WorldResearch and innovation are essential to building Europe’s prosperity, urge both the European Commission and the Irish presidency. But it is also important to attract - and retain - those who will be responsible for making it happen.
WorldMore than 100 people are believed to be alive, trapped in waterworks tunnels along the Trishuli River in Nepal. Five days after the devastating mudslide, special teams are working to get air into the tunnels and save lives. But the complicated operation is being repeatedly hampered by the weather.
WorldMore than 680 people are confirmed dead after flash floods and a tsunami disaster in Nepal and Tibet. Nearly 2,500 are missing, more than 500 of whom are foreign nationals. Nepal says efforts to rescue trapped workers are making progress.
WorldPakistani security forces have carried out raids against militant groups in the country's northwest and southwest, killing a total of 49 militants in recent days, authorities said.
ConflictsPeople over 60 are exposed to heat-related health risks at significantly lower temperatures than previously thought. With an ageing population and more heat waves, more preparedness is needed, according to a new study.
SwedenAt least nine people have died and several others have been injured in a hotel fire in the Indian city of Kolkata.
WorldDespite some progress, nearly a billion people still lack clean water when seeking care. Ahead of World Water Week in Stockholm, WHO and UNICEF are sounding the alarm about global shortages in healthcare facilities.
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