China warns of further floods near Nepal border

Catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet have resulted in hundreds of deaths and widespread destruction, with emergency teams racing to mitigate risks from debris-blocked rivers. The death of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic reignites discussions regarding the 1990s Balkan conflicts and the enduring legacy of ethnic cleansing. Meanwhile, US-Canada trade relations deteriorate, marked by President Trump’s symbolic executive order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America." In the technology sector, major firms warn of imminent AI-driven cyber threats, while NASA prepares to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to investigate dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets. Additionally, the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy forces a national conversation on postpartum psychosis and criminal accountability. Author Catherine Rundle also discusses the creative evolution of her fantasy series, highlighting the enduring appeal of mythical narratives.