Noontime News Recap: Nepal flood toll climbs as Russia faces fuel strain and nuclear fears

Catastrophic floods and mudslides on the Nepal China border have killed at least 165 people, with more than 1,300 still missing after a glacier collapse sent water and debris through the region. The disaster has devastated communities on both sides of the border and rescue efforts are continuing in difficult conditions.  🔗

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A separate report said the same glacier collapse had already left at least 270 people dead and more than 1,300 missing, underlining the scale of the destruction and the uncertainty over the final toll.  🔗

In Europe, two people were killed and 10 others injured when a car drove into pedestrians near Caen station in northern France, according to local officials and French media. The circumstances of the crash were not immediately clear.  🔗

In the war in Ukraine, fears are rising that Russia could be considering nuclear escalation as the conflict drags on and peace talks are said to have reached a dead end. The warning adds to growing concern over the direction of the conflict.  🔗

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Russia is also facing a widening fuel crisis after Ukrainian long range drone strikes damaged refinery capacity and disrupted domestic gasoline supply. The shortages have forced Moscow to scramble for fuel imports.  🔗

In the Middle East, Donald Trump said he believes Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but was seriously wounded in the strikes that killed his father, comments that add a new layer of uncertainty around Iran's leadership.  🔗

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