Death toll nears 500 as rescuers search for 1,400 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the disaster was caused by a glacial collapse that triggered a vast flow of icy debris.
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Death toll nears 400 as rescuers search for 1,400 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the disaster was caused by a glacial collapse that triggered a vast flow of icy debris.
Nigeria’s football federation chief resigns amid corruption allegations
President Bola Tinubu's office says he has ordered 'comprehensive reform' of the country's football administration.
In 2020, Albany brought 1,500 feet of Patroon Creek back above ground after decades in a pipe
Engineers in Albany revitalized Patroon Creek by daylighting it, restoring its natural flow and creating vital green spaces. This innovative project significantly bolstered flood protection for surrounding neighborhoods. Post-restoration water monitoring assured that the creek effectively managed heavy rains, tackling water quality concerns while promoting a healthier aquatic ecosystem. The initia...
Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration ‘misappropriated’ funds from Medicaid settlement
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How a glacial collapse caused Nepal’s catastrophic floods
Scientists believe a glacier and rock collapse near the Nepal-China border triggered a massive flood.
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Nepal flash flood: death toll nears 400 amid warning of fresh danger from rising lake water – latest updates
Authorities say water rising at lake at site of disaster and it could burstNearly 1,400 missing, mostly tourists, and hundreds killedVisual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?Eyewitness accounts have been emerging from the Tibetan side of the border, with a woman saying she was travelling from Gyirong town towards Nepal on Wednesday morning w...
Nepal flash flood: 389 killed amid warning of fresh danger from rising lake water – latest updates
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Abbas gives Pakistan edge with four wickets against England in second Test
England battled back from 80-4 at lunch to 248-9 by the end of the rain-shortened first day at Lord's.
Abbas gives Pakistan edge with four wickets against England in second test
England battled back from 80-4 at lunch to 248-9 by the end of the rain shortened first day at Lord's.
Drone video shows aftermath of deadly floods in Nepal
Deadly flash flooding and mudslides left villages near the Nepal-Tibet border devastated. More than 1,400 people remain missing after the floods, including 65 Americans.
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Actor Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies aged 85
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Three killed in strikes on Gaza as Israel renews threats over kite-flying
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Burnham recently suggested £500k political donation cap that would be ‘reduced over time’
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