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1. Nepal flash floods kill at least 22, leave hundreds missing

   

   Massive flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday killed at least 22 people and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing while causing widespread damage to villages and infrastructure.

2. Meta reaches $16.7B US settlement over social media harms to children

   

   Meta reached a settlement during a California federal trial in a case regarding claims brought by 29 states, averting one of the highest-profile tests yet of allegations that social media companies harmed young users.

3. Fact-checking the White House statement of facts about Canada

   

   The White House on Tuesday released a list of "facts" about Canada that claims to be a record of abuse against the United States on trade. Some of the claims are true. Others are the Trump administration's opinion of Canada, not facts.

4. Fire in Pakistan hospital kills 14 newborns, officials order immediate inquiry

   

   A fire erupted early Wednesday at a nursery for newborns at a major government hospital in Pakistan's capital, killing 14 babies, according to hospital officials and the government. The nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences housed at least 15 newborns

5. Prince Harry and wife Meghan arrive in U.K.

   

   Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrived in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, as they make a fresh start in Britain after six years in the United States, U.K. media reported.