Flash floods carrying glacial ice, rock, mud and debris killed at least 400 people, with more than 1,000 missing in Nepal and Tibet. Human-caused global warming is destabilizing glaciers and increasing melt and extreme hazards across the Hindu Kush Himalaya.

Nearly two-thirds of South Koreans support developing nuclear weapons after President Trump curtailed joint military drills with Seoul. The poll reflects doubts about US security guarantees and broader regional anxiety amid alliance tensions.

A judge ruled the Defense Department illegally and baselessly designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk in retaliation over its AI use limits. Judge Rita Lin said national security cannot be used punitively against critics, while Anthropic warned of billions in losses and reputational harm.

A federal judge froze Trump’s mail-voting executive order for 14 days after a prior Supreme Court decision affected the case. The dispute affects mail-ballot access for roughly one-third of Americans, while officials cite tight delivery timelines.

Border floods and the Gyirong Port mudslide prompted calls for a safety review of the proposed China-Nepal railway. Experts say climate-driven hazards require real-time data sharing, stronger border protocols, and joint early-warning systems.

Rescuers are searching Himalayan valleys near the China-Nepal border after a torrent swept through, as police issued a new flood warning Friday. The warning adds urgency and complicates efforts to locate survivors across difficult terrain.

Zambia's main opposition leader surrendered after refuge in a UN building, then was questioned with his running mate over potential treason charges. The case follows a disputed election marked by violence and irregularities, while rights groups have raised concerns about killings and opposition arrests.

Fire-risk recalls and outdoor parking warnings affect both gasoline and electric vehicles, reflecting varied mechanical and electrical problems. The recalls challenge assumptions that electric vehicles are the main source of vehicle fire risks.

Reuters reports Google changed its spam policy in the European Union. The adjustment aims to avoid potential antitrust penalties amid ongoing EU regulatory scrutiny.