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British skier dies in 300m fall in French Alps

A 24-year-old British holidaymaker has died after falling 300 metres on a steep off-piste slope in Les Arcs. Authorities urge skiers to avoid dangerous areas and check insurance.

Indonesia Landslide Crisis: 900 Dead in Floods

Rescuers in Indonesia search for hundreds missing after devastating floods and landslides across Southeast Asia. Death toll reaches 900 as survivors face desperate conditions.

Southeast Asia Floods: Death Toll Passes 600

Devastating monsoon rains trigger deadly floods and landslides across Indonesia and Thailand, leaving hundreds dead and thousands stranded. Rescue efforts intensify.

Indonesia Floods: Over 300 Dead in Sumatra Disaster

Rescue teams in northern Sumatra search for dozens missing after devastating flash floods and landslides. The death toll exceeds 300 across Southeast Asia. Learn how you can help the victims.

Indonesia floods death toll reaches 248

Rescue workers battle damaged roads and heavy rain as the death toll from floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island climbs to 248. Read the latest on the crisis.

Indonesia flash floods kill 10, leave six missing

At least ten people have died and six are missing after flash floods and landslides hit Indonesia's Sumatra island. Rescue efforts continue in difficult conditions. Read the full report.

Woman faces bear on solo hike in German Alps

A solo female hiker describes a terrifying face-to-face encounter with a brown bear in Germany's Chiemgau Alps, an area with no breeding population for nearly 200 years. Read her shocking story.

Vietnam floods kill 43, coffee harvest at risk

At least 43 dead as relentless rains cause severe flooding and landslides in central Vietnam, with climate change intensifying the disaster. Read the full report on the crisis.

Alpine Art Installation Requires 6-Hour Hike

A new art installation in the Italian Alps, the Frattini Bivouac, is only accessible via a six-hour trek. The red shelter offers basic refuge and encourages visitors to 'think like a mountain'. Discover this unique blend of art and wilderness.

Val Thorens Named World's Best Ski Resort 2025

France's Val Thorens wins World's Best Ski Resort 2025, marking its third consecutive victory. Discover the top ski destinations and hotels for your next winter getaway.

Glass mountain shelter unveiled for 2026 Olympics

An innovative glass bivouac, designed for mountaineers, will be showcased at the 2026 Winter Olympics before being installed in the Italian Alps. Discover this feat of sustainable design.

Five climbers killed in Dolomites avalanche tragedy

A devastating avalanche in Italy's Dolomite mountains has claimed the lives of five climbers, including a father and his young daughter, during a popular via ferrata route. Rescue operations continue as authorities investigate the cause.

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