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Everest rubbish deposit scheme scrapped over cheating

A $4,000 deposit scheme to clear Mount Everest of waste has been axed after 11 years, as climbers cheated by collecting low-altitude rubbish. Officials now plan a non-refundable fee. Read the full investigation.

Epstein Files: FBI Ignored 1996 Child Porn Complaint

Newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents confirm the FBI failed to act on a 1996 child pornography complaint, a decade before investigating. Survivor Maria Farmer speaks out. Read the full story.

Spencer Matthews on brother's death and sobriety

Spencer Matthews reveals he never processed his brother Michael's death on Everest and carried 'shame' through his 20s. He credits wife Vogue Williams for his sobriety and Guinness World Records. Read the full interview.

Thailand floods: 145 dead, 3.6 million affected

Catastrophic flooding in southern Thailand has killed at least 145 people and impacted 3.6 million residents. Discover the full extent of the damage and ongoing relief efforts.

Thailand flood death toll rises above 80

Severe flooding in southern Thailand claims over 80 lives as waters begin to subside, affecting 3 million people across 12 provinces. Emergency response continues.

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 23

The death toll from devastating landslides on Indonesia's Java island has climbed to 23, with 28 people still missing. Rescue teams are working against the clock. Read the latest updates.

UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP

British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.

Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Philippines, thousands evacuated

Severe tropical storm Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc across northern Philippines, forcing mass evacuations and causing widespread flooding and power outages as emergency services battle to rescue trapped residents.

Mother and Son Make History as First Everest Family Duo

In an extraordinary display of familial determination, a mother and son from the UK have become the first parent-child team to conquer Mount Everest simultaneously, sharing an emotional embrace at 29,000 feet.

Piper Alpha Survivor's 175ft Leap from Hell

Thirty-seven years after the Piper Alpha disaster, survivor Steve Rae recounts his desperate jump from the burning oil platform that claimed 167 lives in Britain's deadliest offshore tragedy.

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