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.
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Ancient Nepalese village threatened by climate floods
The 1,000-year-old Himalayan village of Til faces abandonment after repeated climate-induced flooding destroys infrastructure and threatens its ancient cultural heritage.
Search continues for Italian climbers after Nepal avalanche
Rescue teams battle treacherous conditions in Nepal's Himalayas as search continues for six missing Italian mountaineers following devastating avalanche on Mount Manaslu.
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 kills multiple in Philippines flooding
Tropical Storm Kalmaegi unleashes devastation across Cebu province, claiming multiple lives and triggering catastrophic flooding as rescue operations intensify.
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.
Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Philippines with devastating floods
Powerful Typhoon Kalmaegi unleashes torrential rains and devastating floods across northern Philippines, forcing mass evacuations and causing widespread destruction to homes and infrastructure.
Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Philippines, forces mass evacuations
Severe Typhoon Kalmaegi unleashes torrential rains and destructive winds across northern Philippines, forcing mass evacuations and threatening widespread devastation as it continues its dangerous path.
Mount Yalung Ri avalanche kills four climbers in Nepal
A devastating avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal has claimed the lives of four mountaineers, including experienced guides, highlighting the persistent dangers of high-altitude climbing in the Himalayas.
Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Philippines with severe flooding
Severe tropical storm Typhoon Kalmaegi unleashes torrential rains across northern Philippines, triggering widespread flooding and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.
Australian climber dies on Nepal's Himlung Himal
A 40-year-old Australian adventurer has died during a daring ascent of Nepal's formidable Himlung Himal, highlighting the extreme risks of high-altitude mountaineering.
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.
Uganda Landslide Tragedy: 63 Dead at Primary School
At least 63 people, mostly children, are feared dead after catastrophic landslides buried classrooms at Bakuku Primary School in Uganda's Bududa district during heavy rainfall.
Paris Tornado: One Dead, Dozens Injured in City Centre
A devastating tornado has struck central Paris, leaving one person dead and multiple injured as emergency services battle the aftermath of the unprecedented weather event.
MP warns Hillsborough Law could create 'slippery slope'
Labour MP Ian Byrne raises urgent concerns about the proposed Hillsborough Law, warning it could set a dangerous precedent for future tragedy responses while honouring victims' legacy.
British Virgin Islands face tsunami threat
New geological research reveals the Caribbean paradise of the British Virgin Islands faces a significant tsunami risk from nearby fault lines, with experts calling for urgent preparedness measures.
Everest First Ascent: The Untold Sherpa Story
Exclusive insight reveals how Tenzing Norgay's crucial role in the 1953 Everest conquest reshaped mountaineering history and sparked lasting debate about recognition.
India's Himalayan border villages empty amid China tensions
Exclusive report reveals how remote Himalayan villages near the contested India-China border are being abandoned as tensions escalate and residents seek safety.
India Builds Himalayan Tunnels Amid China Tensions
Exclusive report reveals India's urgent infrastructure push near contested Chinese border, with strategic tunnels designed for rapid military mobilisation in Uttarakhand's challenging terrain.
Himalayan villagers become astro ambassadors
In the remote Himalayas, a groundbreaking astronomy programme is training local villagers as 'astro ambassadors' to preserve dark skies while transforming their community's future through science and tourism.
Polyandry: Societies where women take multiple husbands
Explore the fascinating communities from the Himalayas to rural China where polyandry challenges Western relationship norms and women hold unprecedented social power.
Dozens killed in horror paraglider collision
Dozens killed as paragliders collide mid-air during festival in Himalayan region, marking one of the deadliest paragliding accidents in recent history
Chinese climbers rescued from Everest's north face in Tibet
In a tense high-altitude operation, Chinese authorities rescued two stranded mountaineers from Mount Everest's treacherous north face in Tibet, highlighting the ongoing dangers of the world's highest peak.
Everest Blizzard Rescue: All Hikers Safely Evacuated
In a dramatic high-altitude rescue operation, all climbers trapped on Mount Everest by a ferocious blizzard have been brought to safety after being stranded for days in treacherous conditions.
China redraws Everest map, tensions with Nepal
Beijing's unilateral announcement of Mount Everest's new height measurement has ignited a diplomatic row with Nepal, challenging long-established geographical agreements and raising concerns about geopolitical influence in the region.
Everest Blizzard Nightmare: Dramatic Rescue Saves Climbers
A daring mountain rescue operation on Mount Everest saved multiple climbers caught in a sudden, violent blizzard at 27,000 feet, highlighting the extreme dangers of high-altitude mountaineering.
Hundreds trapped on Everest as rescue missions halted
Exclusive eyewitness accounts reveal desperate scenes on Mount Everest as extreme conditions leave climbers fearing burial alive while rescue missions remain grounded.
Everest Blizzard Rescue: Climbers Saved From Death Zone
Exclusive report reveals how multiple mountaineers were dramatically rescued from Mount Everest after being trapped by a sudden, violent snowstorm at extreme altitudes.
British Climber Trapped in Everest Death Zone Rescue
A desperate rescue mission is underway on Mount Everest as a British mountaineer and several others fight for survival in the treacherous 'death zone' during dangerous weather conditions.
China installs surveillance cameras on Mount Everest
Beijing extends its controversial surveillance network to world's highest peak, installing cameras that monitor both Chinese and Nepalese sides of Everest amid growing geopolitical tensions.
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