Nepal death toll rises after floods on Tibet border, and AI assists brain surgery | BBC News

The number of people killed by a catastrophic flash flood on the border between Nepal and the Tibet region of China has risen to at least 350. More than 1,300 are still missing, including hundreds of tourists and people making religious pilgrimages. Rescue teams continue to search for survivors, as experts warn that more floods could be coming. Also in this podcast: 07:40 Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, planner of the September 11th terror attacks, is scheduled to stand trial 10:00 AI-assisted surgery removes a tumour near the brain 12:28 Germany’s far-right AfD party leads in the polls ahead of Saxony-Anhalt state elections 15:48 What bats can teach us about treating cancer and other serious diseases 17:30 Yayoi Kusama, the avant-garde artist famous for “infinity mirror room” immersive installations, has died at the age of 97 The Global News Podcast brings you the best of the BBC’s news coverage and analysis from around the world. You can watch us on YouTube every weekday – and find the audio version wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews