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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.

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.

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.

Weather crew's home destroyed during hurricane broadcast

A Fox Weather broadcasting team experienced every journalist's nightmare when the very house they were reporting from was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa's fury during a live broadcast, capturing terrifying moments of the storm's devastating power.

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.

Hurricane Melissa: Category 5 Storm Targets Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a catastrophic Category 5 storm, setting its sights on Jamaica with potentially devastating winds and storm surge. Latest tracking shows the hurricane could make direct landfall, prompting urgent evacuation o

UK Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Flood Risk Sunday

The Met Office issues urgent weather warnings as heavy rain and potential flooding are forecast to drench large parts of the UK this Sunday. Stay informed about affected regions and safety advice.

UK Half-Term Weather: Sunshine and Showers Forecast

British families face mixed weather fortunes during October half-term break as Met Office forecasts dramatic temperature swings and regional variations from unseasonable warmth to heavy downpours.

Australia's East Coast Braces for Severe Weather Onslaught

Millions of Australians are preparing for severe weather chaos as massive storm systems threaten flooding rains in Sydney and destructive winds across Victoria and South Australia. Emergency services issue urgent warnings as the extreme conditions approac

Met Office: 'Anticyclonic Gloom' to blanket UK

The Met Office reveals a week of overcast skies and drizzle as high pressure brings what forecasters call 'anticyclonic gloom' to much of the UK, with only brief sunny intervals.

Typhoon Ravages Alaska as NY Braces for Historic Flooding

A meteorological crisis unfolds across America as Alaska faces unprecedented typhoon damage while New York prepares for potentially record-breaking rainfall and catastrophic flooding in a stunning weather dichotomy.

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