EPISODE · Aug 27, 2026 · 1 MIN
Hundreds likely killed, 34 Australians missing after Himalayan flash flooding | ABC News Top Stories
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Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says at least 34 Australians are missing after devastating flash floods in the Himalayan border region. Nepalese authorities say more than 150 people have been confirmed dead so far, but that number is expected to rise significantly.Independent Senator David Pocock is welcoming a push by the Greens to ban the importation of smart glasses for 12 months, saying there's a high potential for misuse amid a wave of cheap imports. The minor party is planning to introduce legislation calling for a temporary ban until new privacy rules can be introduced.And a Queensland woman has given birth to biologically unrelated twins, after a surrogacy coincided with a natural pregnancy. The surrogate gave birth to a boy and girl last November and DNA testing shows the boy was biologically her and her husband's child while the girl was genetically the daughter of another couple.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.
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