World · Important news for 1 September 2026
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Death toll passes 1,000 from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China
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Nepal flood death toll crosses 900 as thousands remain missing
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Countries legally obliged to consider slavery reparations, UN committee says
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Nepal races to find thousands missing after deadly flash floods
India rejects Hague court order to restore Indus waters pact with Pakistan
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Dozens of arrested after apparent coup attempt in Niger's capital
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International tribunal rules India must uphold Pakistan water treaty
France and Sweden strengthen defence and strategic partnership
Over 6,000 Ebola cases confirmed in DRC as death toll nears 3,000
Nepal flood death toll exceeds 900 with thousands missing
Catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-China border and across Nepal has pushed the death toll past 900 to 950, with hundreds of hydropower workers feared trapped in mud-filled tunnels and over 3,000 to 4,200 people missing as search operations struggle amidst ongoing heavy rains.
- More than 750 people have been confirmed dead in Nepal's catastrophic floods.
- Over 3,000 people remain missing as search operations struggle amid ongoing rain.
- Death toll from Nepal floods has surged to 903.
- Over 4,200 people remain missing.
- The death toll from floods on the Nepal-China border has surpassed 950.
- Hundreds of hydropower workers are believed to be trapped inside mud-filled tunnels.
Guinea-Bissau Military Government Proposes Constitutional Overhaul
Banque Misr hit by US sanctions amid pressure on Iran
Niger authorities report repelling attempted coup
Iran strikes US bases in Jordan following US attack on Larak Island
Nepal and Tibet flood death toll crosses 1,000 as rescue efforts continue
NHS in England introduces free high-street cholesterol tests
White House releases details on Venezuela oil deal
Nepal flood death toll exceeds 1,000 as rescue operations continue
Nepal glacier collapse and floods kill over 900 people
Israel and Greece sign multi-billion-dollar 'Achilles Shield' weapons deal
Russia grinds through the Donbas as Ukraine braces for a fight
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