Hà Nội is a modern city of nearly nine million people, but beneath its rapid urban development lie the traces of hundreds of villages that helped shape the capital's identity. As the city continues to grow, researchers and young communities are working to preserve these layers of heritage, not only as memories of the past, but as a foundation for Hà Nội's future identity.
Wildfires are sweeping across southern Europe as soaring temperatures return to the region. Thousands of firefighters are tackling blazes in France, Spain, Portugal and Greece.
The death toll from the devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to over 3,340, with more than 16,000 people injured and over 17,000 displaced. Since the powerful magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes struck on 24 June, the country has recorded nearly 1,000 aftershocks as rescue and recovery efforts continue across the affected regions.
The Delacour's langur, one of the world's most endangered primates, has made a remarkable recovery in Ninh Bình.
The search for fallen soldiers' remains at Lê Thị Riêng Park, in Hồ Chí Minh City, officially began. On the first day, search teams made an early breakthrough, recovering several sets of remains, including some believed to have been identified. The operation aims to locate revolutionary cadres and soldiers who lost their lives during the 1968 Offensive.
AI is emerging as a key technology in healthcare, helping doctors detect early signs of disease that once took much longer to identify. From hospitals to medical schools, AI is gradually reshaping the way healthcare providers approach diagnosis and treatment.
Digital reforms are also making a difference beyond housing. In Cần Thơ, local authorities are bringing public administrative services directly to vulnerable residents, ensuring they can access essential support without having to travel.