Nearly three million people in southwestern Japan are ordered to evacuate ahead of a powerful typhoon named Nanmadol, forecast to hit the region on Sunday.

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Pakistan on Friday for a two-day visit to show support and solidarity with the South Asian country hit by devastating floods. 

The government has declared an emergency and appealed for international assistance.

Ukraine, a major global supplier of grain, cannot export most of its produce due to the current war, which is causing serious problems in places where they depend most on this supply such as the Middle East and Africa.

Extreme warmth and drought conditions have hit the United States, Europe and China, compounding problems for workers and businesses at a time, when economic growth has severely reduced, adding pressure on prices.

US President Joe Biden has signed into law a sweeping bill to lower health care costs and address climate change, giving Democrats another boost ahead of midterm elections.

Water levels in China’s largest river and its two biggest freshwater lakes are at record lows as parts of the country’s south endure historic heatwaves and drought.

US lawmakers on Friday adopted President Joe Biden's sprawling climate, tax and health care plan.

The UK's meteorological agency on Tuesday issued an "amber" warning for extreme heat while the country's biggest water provider said restrictions loom, as Britain braces for another punishing heatwave later this week.

The US Senate has passed an extensive $430 billion bill designed to fight climate change, lower drug prices and raise some corporate taxes, a significant victory for Democratic President Joe Biden ahead of crucial midterm elections.