Eiger Climber's Agony: Days on Rope, Metres From Rescue
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Climber dies in tragic fall on Colorado's Citadel Peak
An experienced climber has died after falling hundreds of feet on Colorado's Citadel Peak. Rescue officials describe the New Year's Day incident as a 'tragic accident'. Read the full report.
British Nationals in Fatal Machu Picchu Train Crash
The Foreign Office confirms support for British nationals after a fatal train collision near Peru's Machu Picchu. One dead, dozens injured. Tourism to the ancient site has surged 25% in a decade.
Brits involved in fatal Peru train crash near Machu Picchu
The Foreign Office is supporting British nationals after a deadly train collision near Peru's Machu Picchu. One killed, dozens injured. Read the latest updates.
Brit tourists in Peru train crash near Machu Picchu
A head-on train collision in Peru near Machu Picchu has left one dead and 40 injured. British tourists were on board. Follow for the latest updates.
Britons in Peru train crash near Machu Picchu: one dead
British tourists were involved in a head-on train collision in Peru near Machu Picchu, leaving one dead and 40 injured. Follow for the latest updates on this breaking story.
Machu Picchu Train Crash: One Dead, 40 Injured
A head-on train collision on the route to Peru's Machu Picchu has left one driver dead and at least 40 injured, including foreign tourists. Read the latest on the emergency response and travel disruption.
Fatal Train Collision Near Machu Picchu Kills Worker
A tragic collision between two tourist trains near Peru's Machu Picchu has left one railway worker dead and around 30 injured. Services to the iconic site are suspended.
Machu Picchu train crash kills one, injures dozens
A head-on train collision near Peru's Machu Picchu has left one railway worker dead and around 30 passengers injured. Services on the key tourist line are suspended.
Tourists hurt in Machu Picchu train collision
A head-on train crash near Peru's Machu Picchu has left 15 people injured, including American tourists. Travelers are urged to contact providers for rescheduling.
Tourists Hurt in Machu Picchu Train Collision
A head-on train crash near Peru's Machu Picchu injured 15 people, including American tourists. Travelers are urged to contact rail providers about rescheduling.
15 Injured in Peru Train Crash on Machu Picchu Route
At least 15 people, including tourists, were injured in a head-on train crash near Machu Picchu, leaving hundreds stranded. Get the latest breaking news.
Nepal ends failed Everest waste deposit scheme
Nepal is ditching its refundable Everest waste deposit after over a decade, replacing it with a non-refundable $4,000 fee to fund a major clean-up. Read the full story.
Solo Traveller Finds Peru Safer Than Feared
A solo traveller who avoided Peru for years due to safety warnings shares his surprisingly secure experience, offering tips for cautious exploration. Read his full story.
Teacher breaks neck in Peru after lightning strike kills friend
A US teacher suffered a broken neck in a horrific Peru bike crash moments after a lightning bolt killed his friend. James Fernandez remains in critical condition as family faces huge medical bills.
US electrician killed by lightning on Peru mountain
Yuri Botelho, 36, died after being struck by lightning while descending a mountain near Machu Picchu. His friend was critically injured. A GoFundMe supports his family.
Two climbers die on New Zealand's Mount Aoraki
Two mountain climbers have died after a fall near the summit of Aoraki, New Zealand's highest peak. Two others were rescued. Read the full report on this alpine tragedy.
Two climbers die on New Zealand's highest peak
Two mountaineers, including a certified guide, have died on Aoraki/Mount Cook. Two others were rescued in a challenging overnight alpine operation. Read the full report.
Two climbers die in fall from Mount Cook
A mountain guide and client have died after falling from Aoraki/Mount Cook's summit ridge. The incident is a stark reminder of the inherent dangers of alpine climbing.
Two climbers dead after fall on Aoraki Mount Cook
Two climbers have died after a fall near the summit of Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. Two others were rescued uninjured. Read the full report on the alpine tragedy.
Peru bus crash kills 37 in ravine plunge
At least 37 dead after a passenger bus falls 200m into a ravine in southern Peru. The tragic incident highlights the country's ongoing road safety crisis. Read the full report.
Peru recalls ambassador from Mexico in diplomatic crisis
Peru has dramatically withdrawn its ambassador from Mexico in a deepening diplomatic crisis, accusing Mexico of repeatedly interfering in its internal affairs by granting political asylum to a former official.
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.
Avalanche Tragedy on Yalung Ri Peak in Himalayas
A devastating avalanche has struck a climbing expedition on Nepal's Yalung Ri, resulting in multiple fatalities and highlighting the dangers of high-altitude mountaineering.
Deadly Avalanche in Nepal Himalayas Kills Five
A devastating avalanche has struck the Himalayan mountains of Nepal, killing at least five people and leaving several others missing in one of the deadliest mountain disasters this season.
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.
British father and daughter die in Mont Blanc climbing tragedy
A British father and his daughter are among five climbers who lost their lives in a devastating accident on Mont Blanc's treacherous Bosses ridge, sparking a major international rescue operation.
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.
Pregnant Brit faces 12 years in Peru prison
Bella Hounsell, 23, from Gloucestershire, arrested at Lima airport with 3kg of cocaine while 12 weeks pregnant, claims she was forced into being a drug mule.
Five German climbers die in Italian Alps avalanche
A devastating avalanche in the Italian Alps has claimed the lives of five German mountaineers, with rescue teams recovering all bodies after a massive snow collapse on Monte Cristallo.
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