The week in pictures: Trump hosts Xi, the pope visits France and floods ravage Thailand

Doctor begs women to attend smear tests: ‘Cervical cancer is completely preventable’

GP urges women to ‘not feel ashamed’ about gynaecological health: ‘This could save your lives’

Nepal’s flooding disaster set to pile billions onto its national debt

Exclusive: New analysis of climate disasters shared with The Independent shows how they are sending the national debt of countries soaring, as campaigners warn much more must be done to compensate vulnerable countries that have done little to cause the climate crisis. Nick Ferris reports

Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine

Meanwhile, Moscow and Kyiv continued to exchange strikes on Saturday, with Russian attacks killing at least four people across Ukraine. As both sides intensify their aerial attacks, US President Donald Trump said he hoped Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin would reach an agreement and “settle” their differences. Morgan Ayre reports.

Men arrested in 'major incident' at UK air base used by US

UK police arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offenses and Army bomb disposal experts were examining a number of vehicles in a "major incident" near an air base used by the US.

Four dead in private helicopter crash near Montreal

Gaza toll crosses 74,000 as Israel opposition unites for critical vote

Gaza toll crosses 74,000 as Israel opposition unites for critical vote

Houses Near UK's Fairford Air Base Evacuated, Several Men Held On Suspicion Of Carrying Explosives

According to Gloucestershire police, several men have been arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act.

Berlin Marathon 2026 results and times after Tigst Assefa and Guye Adola triumph in major

The iconic marathon major saw Ethiopian runners Tigst Assefa and Guye Adola secure wins under the Brandenburg Gate

Lando Norris targeted with online abuse after calling for rival driver to be banned

Norris called for Colapinto to be banned after the Alpine driver caused a three-car pile-up at the Azerbaijan GP

Men arrested in major incident at UK air base used by US

Police said nearby residents had been evacuated from their homes.

PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat Top Quotes: From surgical strike to amla, Ashok Singhal and ‘most beautiful tribute to Bapu’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on a host of issues in the latest edition of Mann Ki Baat — from recalling the 2016 surgical strike to highlighting Amla-based rural enterprise and nutrition initiatives in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. Here are the top quotes from PM Modi's Mann ki Baat.

Brics can serve as a platform for talks, cooperation, and reaching consensus: Iranian ambassador Fathali

The New Delhi Declaration at the 18th Brics Summit was important because it stressed national sovereignty, territorial integrity and international law, while voicing concern over attacks on nuclear facilities, civilians and the humanitarian situation in Gaza, says Iran’s ambassador to India.