{
  "id": 3586014,
  "title": "Australia news live: dozens of Australians believed to be among hundreds of foreign tourists missing in Nepal flash floods",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/australia-news-live-dozens-of-australians-believed-to-be-among",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T20:39:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian",
    "slug": "the-guardian",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/aug/27/australia-news-live-ai-datacentres-national-cabinet-renewable-energy-icac-perrottet-alan-jones-bruce-lehrmann-qantas-sydney-melbourne-nepal-floods-ntwnfb"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dozens of Australians are believed to be among the hundreds of foreign tourists missing in Nepal following flash floods, according to reports emanating from the region. The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the Australian community, prompting an outpouring of concern and assistance. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has defended the national cabinet's decision to relax strict mandates requiring new AI data centres to be powered entirely by renewable energy. Speaking on ABC’s 7.30, Malinauskas clarified that the government is committed to a nationwide approach, acknowledging the benefits of renewable energy sources. Despite the tragic events in Nepal, the premier emphasized the government's dedication to a sustainable future, stating that gas will continue to play a role in the energy mix.",
  "summary": "Powerful floods in Himalayan border area sweep away houses, roads and bridges. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Dozens of Australian tourists are reportedly missing in the deadly flash floods that swept through the Nepal-Tibet border. According to the Nepal Tourist Board, as reported by Agence France Presse, at least 291 foreigners were among…",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Nepal flash floods: 95 dead, hundreds missing; India launches relief effort",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nepal-flash-floods-95-dead-hundreds-missing-india-launches-relief",
        "published": "2026-08-26T18:06:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "157 Killed In Nepal Flash Floods, 133 Indian Pilgrims Remain Missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/157-killed-in-nepal-flash-floods-133-indian-pilgrims-remain-missing",
        "published": "2026-08-26T18:19:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "India dispatches first relief aid to flood-hit Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/india-dispatches-first-relief-aid-to-flood-hit-nepal",
        "published": "2026-08-26T18:55:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Officials say 24 Canadians missing after flash floods in Nepal and China",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/officials-say-24-canadians-missing-after-flash-floods-in-nepal-and",
        "published": "2026-08-26T20:16:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian Australia",
        "title": "Australia news live: dozens of Australians believed to be among hundreds of foreign tourists missing in Nepal flash floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/australia-news-live-dozens-of-australians-believed-to-be-among-3588429",
        "published": "2026-08-26T20:53:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "157 killed, hundreds missing as flash floods hit Nepal & China",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/157-killed-hundreds-missing-as-flash-floods-hit-nepal-china",
        "published": "2026-08-26T21:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Video: Survivors recount moment flash floods hit Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/video-survivors-recount-moment-flash-floods-hit-nepal",
        "published": "2026-08-26T21:15:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}