Disaster Response: Nepal’s Himalayan flash floods have killed at least 797–919 people, with 3,000–4,793 still missing, including hundreds of hydropower workers trapped in tunnels as authorities request freezer units and DNA testing to identify bodies. Cross-Border Accountability: Tibet campaigners accuse China of concealing the disaster’s true scale after penalties for sharing “false disaster information,” while Nepal’s toll keeps climbing. Housing & Delivery: Ireland is building fastest in Europe (40,000 homes expected this year) but still faces a major deficit; Glenveagh urges faster zoning, Modern Methods of Construction, and delivery via the National Development Plan. Data Centres & Power: North Macedonia is in talks with 5–6 investors for data centres, with plans tied to gas-fired power; meanwhile, noise concerns rise around xAI’s US data centre expansion. Construction Materials Outlook: New market forecasts point to growth in engineered timber (CLT/Glulam/LVL) and steel, alongside corrosion-resistant wire demand. Hospitality Real Estate: Highgate expands into Greece via a €9.9m vehicle, signaling continued international capital interest in European hotels. Security & Infrastructure: Berlin says it won’t pay a ransom after a cyberattack hit transport and housing networks, with data theft reported in the background.