Global National: Aug. 31, 2026 | More than 4,400 missing, 900 dead in Nepal-Tibet floods

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The aftermath of Nepal-Tibet's flooding disaster is deepening, with at least 900 people now confirmed dead and more than 4,400 others missing. Redmond Shannon reports on the search for survivors in Nepal's vast network of tunnels and how a school principal is being credited for saving hundreds of lives. Multiple tornadoes have touched down in parts of the Prairies, a region that's seen more than 70 twisters so far this year. Melissa Ridgen looks at the aftermath in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, as well as how a newly-revamped alert system may have saved lives. Canada-U.S. tensions are simmering over an escalating trade war and a dispute over the naming of Lake Ontario. Mackenzie Gray reports on how the Trump administration is lashing out at Canada and the online map service that's making a comeback with Canadian users over the 'Lake America' dispute. Plus, Argentina's Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international soccer, just months after being one of the best players

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