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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2026 · 47 MIN

Hundreds missing after Nepal floods

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Hundreds of people are missing, including at least 291 foreign tourists, after a flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border. At least 18 people are confirmed dead in Nepal; Chinese state media is also reporting "major casualties" in Tibet, which is controlled by China. We'll hear how this incident is affecting people on the ground. Also in the programme: Tragedy at one of Pakistan's main hospitals, where at least 14 newborn babies have been killed in a fire; new research shows a new shingles vaccine can lower the risk of heart disease; and we'll reflect on the wisdom and humour of country music icon Dolly Parton, who died yesterday. (Photo shows a satellite image of the valleys near the Nepal-China border, after the devastating floods on26 August 2026 Planet Labs PBC/Reuters)

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