Top 10 world news: Flash floods in India's Sikkim kill 8, FIFA announces 2030 WC venue, and more

India: The country's northeastern state of Sikkim has been receiving incessant rainfall since Tuesday night, with the southern regions receiving a record 98 mm of rain. East and West Sikkim also witnessed moderate rain. So far, at least eightpeople have lost their lives in the state.

FIFA: The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be played across three continents- South America, Africa and Europe- as per the announcement made on Wednesday. Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be the joint hosts for the marquee event, games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. As a result, all six nations will automatically qualify for the World Cup.

Asian Games: India won its 17th gold medal on Wednesday in the ongoing 2022 Asian Games in China.Neeraj Chopra defended his javelin throw title as he clinched the goldamid chaos during the final.

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India: Highways, buildings washed away in Sikkim flash floods; 8 dead, 22 army personnel among many missing

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British Army finds teenager female soldier took her life after sexual harassment by boss

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Asian Games: Neeraj Chopra wins javelin gold amid chaos in Hangzhou; Kishore Jena bags silver

India’s Neeraj Chopra successfully defended his javelin throw title at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou as he clinched the gold on Wednesday (Oct 4) amid chaos during the final.

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