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UPIWire story · Aug 26, 4:44 PM
At least 95 dead, hundreds missing in Nepal in flash flooding
At least 95 people are dead and hundreds more missing after a devastating flash flood hit Nepal Wednesday.
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At least 95 dead, hundreds missing in Nepal in flash flooding
Headlines vary significantly in their emphasis, adding details like "mudslides," "avalanche triggers," "Americans missing," and specific border regions, alongside sensational langu
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HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT
Left-leaningCenter-leftFlash floods on Nepal-Tibet border leave scores dead and hundreds missing
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Right-leaningCenter-rightThe 30-mile torrent of destruction: Unstoppable floods triggered by falling 2,000ft chunk of glacier carved a trail of devastation through Nepal, leaving hundr...
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UPIHighAt least 95 dead, hundreds missing in Nepal in flash flooding
As of August 26, 2026 at 5:44 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened At least 95 people are dead and hundreds more missing after a devastating flash flood hit Nepal Wednesday.
The headline split The left frames it as "Flash floods on Nepal-Tibet border leave scores dead and hundreds missing". The right frames it as "The 30-mile torrent of destruction: Unstoppable floods triggered by falling 2,000ft chunk...".
Match confidence High confidence. 27 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh
27 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
Framing confidenceStrong
80/99 — headlines create a clearly different first impression.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftFlash floods on Nepal-Tibet border leave scores dead and hundreds missing
Guardian World · Center-left · News report
CenterAt least 95 dead, hundreds missing in Nepal in flash flooding
UPI · Center · Wire story
Right / center-rightHORRIFYING FOOTAGE – Hundreds Feared Dead After Flash Floods And Mudslides Devastate Nepal-Tibet Border, Dozens Of Americans Miss...
100 Percent Fed Up · Right · News report
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100 Percent Fed UpNews report · Aug 26, 5:44 PM
HORRIFYING FOOTAGE – Hundreds Feared Dead After Flash Floods And Mudslides Devastate Nepal-Tibet Border, Dozens Of Americans Missing
HORRIFYING FOOTAGEFeared DeadDevastateMudslidesTibet Border
Catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides near the border between Nepal and China-controlled Tibet have killed around 100 people, with hundreds […]
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Financial Times - WorldNews report · Aug 26, 5:41 PM
Hundreds reported missing after flash flood on Nepal border with China
reported missingborder with China
At least 160 people are confirmed dead and many local residents, foreign tourists, workers and security personnel remain unaccounted for
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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Aug 26, 5:35 PM
Americans among hundreds missing after avalanche triggers deadly flash floods in Nepal and China
Officials in Nepal said 403 people, including 47 from the United States, were reported missing.
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Guardian WorldNews report · Aug 26, 5:23 PM
Flash floods on Nepal-Tibet border leave scores dead and hundreds missing
At least 98 people dead and hundreds of tourists among missing after roads, bridges and power plants swept away Nepal-Tibet floods – latest updates At least 98 people have died and hundreds...
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Trending PoliticsNews report · Aug 26, 5:19 PM
Catastrophic Flash Flood Devastates Nepal-Tibet Border, Hundreds Missing
A catastrophic flash flood tore through the mountainous border region between Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, leaving scores dead and hundreds missing as rescue crews raced to reach communiti...
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Daily MailNews report · Aug 26, 5:18 PM
The 30-mile torrent of destruction: Unstoppable floods triggered by falling 2,000ft chunk of glacier carved a trail of devastation through Nepal, leaving hundreds of tourists missing including 33 Brits
More than 300 tourists, including 33 Britons and 54 Americans, are missing after devastating flash floods and mudslides wiped out buildings in Nepal.
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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)News report · Aug 26, 5:15 PM
98 killed, hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal, China
U.S. Geological Survey had reported a magnitude 4.4 earthquake early Wednesday.
CenterMostly Factual
OregonianNews report · Aug 26, 5:15 PM
98 killed, hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal, China
U.S. Geological Survey had reported a magnitude 4.4 earthquake early Wednesday.
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Al.com (Alabama News)News report · Aug 26, 5:15 PM
98 killed, hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal, China
U.S. Geological Survey had reported a magnitude 4.4 earthquake early Wednesday.
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The Post-Standard (Syracuse)News report · Aug 26, 5:15 PM
98 killed, hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal, China
U.S. Geological Survey had reported a magnitude 4.4 earthquake early Wednesday.
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The Grand Rapids Press (MLive)News report · Aug 26, 5:15 PM
98 killed, hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal, China
U.S. Geological Survey had reported a magnitude 4.4 earthquake early Wednesday.
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Courthouse NewsNews report · Aug 26, 5:13 PM
At least 98 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
Climate experts at the Kathmandu-based International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development said an avalanche from a glacier likely caused Wednesday’s flash flood.
Center-leftMostly Factual
Hindustan TimesNews report · Aug 26, 5:04 PM
Indian embassy in Nepal, China issues helpline numbers for nationals amid massive flash floods
At least 98 people have been killed – 95 in Nepal and 3 in Tibet – so far after devastating flash floods struck Nepal along its border with Tibet on Wednesday.
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DNA IndiaNews report · Aug 26, 5:02 PM
India sends 10 tonnes of relief material to Nepal amid deadly flash flood
In a post on X, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India stands with Nepal and its people in meeting the challenge.
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NZ HeraldNews report · Aug 26, 4:59 PM
Hundreds missing after Nepal-Tibet flood kills 98
Footage shows dozens running away as surge of debris slams border area.
CenterMostly Factual
Dawn PakistanNews report · Aug 26, 4:58 PM
Massive flood near Tibet border kills at least 95 in Nepal: police
At least 95 people were killed in Nepal on Wednesday after a massive flood tore through the border region with Tibet, a police spokesman told AFP. “So far, 95 deaths have been reported,” sp...
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The New York TimesNews report · Aug 26, 4:57 PM
Over 100 Indian Pilgrims Are Among the Missing in Nepal Floods
Many of them were traveling to or from a Himalayan peak that is revered by Hindus as the spiritual home of the god Shiva.
Center-leftMostly Factual
The HinduNews report · Aug 26, 4:54 PM
Nepal flash flood: 20 Tamil Nadu pilgrims marked safe, at least 37 still missing as landslips disrupt route
As per initial information, the pilgrims were on board three vehicles and occupants of one of the vehicles have taken refuge in a Armed Police Force outpost at Timure, about 150 km north of...
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The Indian ExpressNews report · Aug 26, 4:46 PM
Ice-rock avalanche may have triggered Nepal flash flood, say scientists
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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Aug 26, 4:43 PM
At least 98 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) — Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China on Wednesday killed at least 98 people and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing after swe...
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Fox NewsNews report · Aug 26, 4:27 PM
11 visitors trapped as dangerous flash flooding tears through iconic national park
Eleven hikers became stranded at Bryce Canyon National Park during flash flooding Monday, with two people showing signs of hypothermia after their rescue.
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CBS News WorldNews report · Aug 26, 4:23 PM
Scores killed, Americans among hundreds missing after Nepal flash floods
Flash floods tore through a valley in Nepal, sweeping away villages and hundreds of tourists, with Americans among the missing, authorities say.
CenterMostly Factual
Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Aug 26, 4:14 PM
Rescuers search for hundreds missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floods
Nepal’s army and police force has joined rescuers searching for hundreds of people still missing after flash floods.
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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Aug 26, 4:12 PM
Thirty-four Australians among hundreds missing in deadly flash floods in Nepal
At least 98 people have been confirmed dead in Nepal and China, with fears for hundreds of people missing, including tourists from Australia, India and the UK.
Center-leftMostly Factual
The Age (Australia)News report · Aug 26, 4:12 PM
Thirty-four Australians among hundreds missing in deadly flash floods in Nepal
At least 98 people have been confirmed dead in Nepal and China, with fears for hundreds of people missing, including tourists from Australia, India and the UK.
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India TodayNews report · Aug 26, 4:07 PM
Satellite images show trail of destruction left by Nepal flash floods that killed 98
Satellite images show trail of destruction left by Nepal flash floods that killed
Details80/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 27 sources
80/99 Wording GapHigh confidence27 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 33 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: Wire story, News report
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Aug 26, 4:07 PM: India Today joined the source map.
Aug 26, 4:12 PM: The Sydney Morning Herald joined the source map.
Aug 26, 4:12 PM: The Age (Australia) joined the source map.
Aug 26, 4:14 PM: Al Jazeera English joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 80/99 and story health is stable · 33 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.