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US President Trump is facing pressure at home and abroad, while Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with states in a child safety trial. The agreement was reached as the death toll continues to rise after a flash flood hit a region shared by Nepal and China. No specific details are provided on the nature of the pressure on Trump or the flash flood's cause and scope.

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Meta, a technology company, has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with states in the US over allegations of violating child safety laws. The deal comes as part of a trial related to Meta's failure to protect children online. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is facing increasing pressure both domestically and internationally, but no details are provided on what this pressure entails. In other news, the death toll continues to rise in areas affected by a recent flash flood in Nepal and China.

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Morning news briefTrump faces mounting pressure at home and abroad, Meta and states agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trial, death toll continues to rise after flash flood hit area of Nepal and China.

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