Nepal flood death toll rises as rescuers scour tunnels
The death toll from Nepal's devastating flood rose on Tuesday to 1,357, with 5,326 people still missing, the country's disaster authority said nearly two weeks after the August 26 disaster.
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France's Mistral sees value soar with 3 bn euro cash infusion
French AI firm Mistral said Tuesday that it raised three billion euros in what it called the largest-ever European tech fundraising, propelling its overall value to 21 billion euros ($24 billion).
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Dutch peanut butter artwork proves a sticky attraction
An artwork consisting of 390 kilogrammes of peanut butter spread on the floor of a Dutch museum attracted 48,000 visitors, 48 accidental footprints, five phones and one "licking incident" during its run, the institution said Tuesday.
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Nepal glacier saw exceptional heat before collapse caused deadly floods: researcher
The mountain section whose collapse triggered fatal floods in Nepal and China on August 26 had experienced unprecedented heat for the time of year, meteorological data analysed by a researcher shows.
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Forex Expo Dubai to Take Place as Scheduled on 22–23 September 2026
Ninth edition proceeds as planned, bringing the industry together as the sector moves through a period of rapid platform and technology change.
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Flights resume gradually in Indonesia after volcanic eruption
Major airports in Indonesia reopened on Tuesday days after a volcanic eruption had grounded flights, with authorities saying normal operations would resume gradually.
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French AI firm Mistral valued at 21 bn euros after latest funding
Mistral announced Tuesday that it had raised three billion euros ($3.5 billion) in what it described as the largest-ever European tech fundraising, valuing the French AI firm at over 21 billion euros.
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France tries 14 over deadliest Channel migrant crossing disaster
Fourteen people are to go on trial in France on Tuesday over the loss of 31 people including a seven-year-old child in 2021, in the deadliest small-boat crossing accident recorded in the Channel.
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Australia's Big Bash T20 teams face sale to private investors
The Big Bash League is to be partially privatised, beginning with the sale of the struggling Melbourne Renegades, Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday.
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Australia threatens hefty fines if big tech fails 'duty of care'
Social media giants face US$78 million fines if they fail to protect young users from harmful content, Australia's prime minister said Tuesday as he unveiled draft laws reining in big tech.
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