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Melbourne Cup statue climbers spark police intervention

Exclusive coverage of the Melbourne Cup 2025 disruptions as two revellers, dubbed 'Wheelie Bin Girl' and 'Fairy Floss Woman', caused mayhem by climbing historic statues, prompting swift police action at Australia's most prestigious racing event.

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.

American climbers killed in Himalayan avalanche

Tragedy strikes in the Himalayas as two American mountaineers are killed by a devastating avalanche while climbing Mount Manaslu, highlighting the extreme dangers of high-altitude expeditions.

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.

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.

Climbers defy Victoria's Indigenous site ban

Rock climbing enthusiasts in Victoria are openly challenging new restrictions at culturally significant Indigenous sites, igniting a fierce debate between heritage conservation and recreational access.

Honnold's Most Terrifying Climb Wasn't El Capitan

Rock climbing phenomenon Alex Honnold, famous for his death-defying El Capitan ascent, confesses to a surprising fear during a recent Los Angeles appearance that left even him shaken.

Eastern Airways flight declares emergency over UK

A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.

Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing

A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.

Delta flight engine failure sparks mid-air terror over Iceland

Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Reykjavik to New York feared for their lives when an engine failure forced an emergency return to Iceland. Exclusive passenger accounts reveal the heart-stopping moments as the aircraft shuddered and plunged

Delta flight diverts after crew medical emergency

A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Atlanta diverted to Albuquerque after a flight attendant suffered a serious medical emergency, with passengers rallying to assist the stricken crew member.

American Airlines flight diverts to Omaha after emergency

An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC made an emergency landing in Omaha after crew declared a mid-air emergency, with passengers reporting oxygen masks deploying and moments of panic aboard.

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.

Filipino climber dies in Japan Alps fall

A 34-year-old Filipino mountaineer has died after a devastating 150-metre fall while climbing Japan's treacherous Northern Alps, marking another tragic incident in the popular climbing destination.

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