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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.

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.

India Bus Crash Kills 21 in Telangana

Tragedy strikes in India's Telangana state as a packed bus collides with a concrete mixer truck, leaving 21 dead and multiple injured in one of the region's worst road accidents this year.

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.

Multiple Fatalities in Mexico Shop Fire Tragedy

A devastating blaze at a commercial establishment in northern Mexico has resulted in numerous fatalities, with authorities investigating the cause of the tragedy that has shocked the local community.

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.

Slow drivers killed 19 in decade - shock data

Exclusive investigation uncovers how excessively slow driving has caused more fatalities than speeding on UK roads, with 19 deaths and hundreds injured over ten years.

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.

Florida drunk driver jailed for fatal DUI crash

A Florida man has been sentenced to prison after driving drunk and causing a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 23-year-old woman. The devastating incident serves as a stark reminder about the dangers of drink-driving.

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.

WHO Alert: Contaminated Cough Syrups Linked to Child Deaths

The World Health Organization issues urgent global warning after contaminated cough syrups are connected to dozens of child fatalities across several nations. Health authorities worldwide are scrambling to remove dangerous medications from circulation.

Drug-driving deaths overtake drink-driving in UK

Shocking new data reveals drug-driving has overtaken drink-driving as Britain's deadliest road menace, with families demanding urgent government action amid rising cannabis and cocaine-related fatalities.

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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