Noontime News Recap: Floods, drone strikes and oil shock dominate a grim global noon brief
At least 62 people have been killed in Uttar Pradesh after days of heavy rain and flooding in northern India, with officials saying the waters have affected several districts as the rain begins to ease. 🔗Ukraine faced another deadly night of Russian drone attacks, with strikes on Kyiv and Odesa contributing to a nationwide toll of at least 14 dead and 57 injured, according to officials. 🔗In Britain, counter terror police are continuing their investigation after five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire following reports of three suspicious incidents around the base. 🔗Oil markets were jolted after Donald... [Continue Reading]
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Nepal avalanche on Himlung Himal leaves two dead and 12 missing
Rescuers in north-central Nepal are searching for 12 people missing after an avalanche struck Mount Himlung, killing at least two people and injuring or displacing others during severe weather. The avalanche hit a base camp on Himlung Himal, a 7,126-metre peak in Manang district, as teams were preparing for foreign clients to arrive for the autumn climbing season. At least 10 people have been rescued, while the bodies of the two people who died were airlifted to Kathmandu on Monday.Tul Singh Gurung, president of the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association, said two bodies were found as rescuers worked until 6pm... [Continue Reading]

