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90-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Person to Summit Mount Fuji

Kokichi Akuzawa, a 90-year-old Japanese mountaineer, has shattered records by becoming the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak. His awe-inspiring feat is a powerful testament to resilience and the enduring human spirit.

Rescue Dog Returned to Shelter After Just 24 Hours

Staff at a UK rescue centre are devastated after a seven-year-old dog, Duke, was returned within a day of being adopted, with the new owners citing trivial reasons for his swift return.

Scotland's Most Terrifying Winter Climbing Routes Revealed

A stunning new photographic book showcases Scotland's most extreme and perilous winter climbing routes, from the Ben Nevis Carn Mor Dearg Arete to the Inaccessible Pinnacle, revealing the raw beauty and deadly risks of the nation's frozen peaks.

Final photo of climbers before Nanga Parbat tragedy

A chilling photograph captures mountaineer Anna Pietraszek smiling just hours before a catastrophic fall on Nanga Parbat led to a desperate rescue attempt that claimed both her and her Italian climbing partner's lives in one of mountaineering's most tragi

Russian climber presumed dead on Pakistani peak

A Russian mountaineer stranded at 24,000ft on Pakistan's Latok Peak is now presumed dead after a final thermal imaging survey found no signs of life, ending a gruelling two-week rescue mission. The tragic update comes just a day after his son made a despe

British climber stranded at 22,000ft on 'Killer Mountain'

A desperate rescue mission is underway on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat after a British climber became stranded at 22,000ft. His son makes emotional plea as teams battle brutal -50°C winds on the world's ninth-highest peak.

Russian Climber Feared Dead in Manaslu Avalanche

A Russian mountaineer is missing and presumed dead after a catastrophic avalanche on Nepal's Mount Manaslu. The search for 58-year-old Vitaly Lazo has been called off due to extreme danger, as the climbing community mourns another high-altitude tragedy.

Boston Mayor's Sanctuary City Stance Sparks Fury

Boston's progressive Mayor Michelle Wu faces a fierce backlash from residents and officials as her unwavering support for the city's sanctuary policy clashes with a growing migrant crisis, straining public services and sparking a heated political debate.

Brit Forced to Pay Thousands in Dog 'Rescue Ransom'

A British woman's dream of rescuing two dogs from a notorious Ukrainian animal shelter turned into a nightmare after she was pressured into paying thousands in 'rescue ransom' and transport fees. Exposing the dark side of 'volunteer tourism' and unregulat

8 dead in Texas border crash, human smuggling suspected

A horrific crash in Brownsville, Texas, leaves eight dead and multiple injured, with authorities suspecting human smuggling as the cause. The driver, fleeing police, ploughed into pedestrians near a migrant shelter.

38 girls die in Guatemala shelter fire

A devastating fire at a government-run shelter in Guatemala has killed 38 girls, with officials suspecting negligence and poor conditions may have contributed to the tragedy. The incident has sparked national outrage and calls for accountability.

NYC’s transgender homeless shelter divides opinion

A new homeless shelter in New York City exclusively for transgender individuals has sparked debate over safety, funding, and inclusivity. Critics argue it segregates the community, while supporters hail it as a safe haven.

Sky News reveals dire conditions in Israeli shelter

Sky News correspondent Liz Storer reports from an overcrowded Israeli shelter, revealing dire conditions as conflict escalates. Families face shortages of food, water, and medical supplies.

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