Headlines: Death toll rises in Nepal-Tibet flash floods

Todays headlines include:

• Flash floods that struck Nepal and Tibet have killed ‌at least 162 people, but authorities fear the final number of casualties will be ‌far higher amid massive destruction.
• Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97. 
• Qantas has reported a nearly 20% drop in profit due to the impact of the war in the Middle East and higher jet fuel costs.
• And today’s good news: Mitchell Starc has become the best Test cricket bowler in the world on the International Cricket Council’s rankings.

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