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Climate change had major role in triggering Nepal floods, scientists say

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

The combined toll from the deadly incident now stands at 1,446 people dead and at least 6,669 missing.

Key facts

  • The combined toll from the deadly incident now stands at 1,446 people dead and at least 6,669 missing.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:19:23 UTC.

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  6. Bank of England defies Fed’s rate-hike lead, leaving rates unchanged

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