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People from more than 30 countries are missing after the flash floods in Nepal and China

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A glacier collapse in Tibet triggered catastrophic flash floods on Wednesday, impacting border regions between China and Nepal. The disaster resulted in significant destruction, with floodwaters sweeping away homes, roads, and power infrastructure as they moved downstream into Nepal.

Authorities report that the death toll has surpassed 160 people. Search and rescue operations are currently underway for over 1,300 missing individuals, a significant portion of whom are foreign nationals from more than 30 different countries.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

Toronto Star Focuses on the international scope of the missing persons
Channel NewsAsia Highlights the specific number of missing foreigners and visual destruction
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