Last 1953 Everest survivor Kanchha Sherpa dies
The mountaineering world mourns as Kanchha Sherpa, final surviving member of the pioneering team that first conquered Mount Everest in 1953, passes away at age 91 in Nepal.
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Last 1953 Everest survivor Kanchha Sherpa dies at 91
Mount Everest mourns as Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the historic 1953 first ascent team, passes away in Nepal at age 91, closing a legendary chapter in mountaineering history.
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.
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 Snowstorm Traps 100 Climbers in Survival Crisis
A violent snowstorm has trapped almost 100 mountaineers on Mount Everest's treacherous slopes, creating a desperate survival situation at the world's highest peak as rescue operations face extreme conditions.
Kane breaks Bundesliga record in Bayern's Frankfurt win
England captain Harry Kane continues his incredible scoring form, breaking yet another Bundesliga record as Bayern Munich secure a commanding 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in their title defence.
British climbing influencer dies in 500ft Alpine fall
British climbing star and social media influencer Miller has tragically died after falling 500 feet from Mount Balin in the French Alps, sparking an outpouring of grief from the adventure community.
Climber Balin Miller dies in Yosemite's El Capitan fall
The climbing world mourns as experienced mountaineer Balin Miller, 32, falls to his death from Yosemite's legendary El Capitan during a solo ascent, sparking safety concerns among the climbing community.
Climber Balin Miller dies in El Capitan fall
The climbing community mourns as experienced alpinist Balin Miller falls to his death while attempting a challenging solo ascent of Yosemite's iconic El Capitan.
Climber dies in 650ft Italian Alps fall
Shocking footage captures the final moments of a mountaineer's fatal 650-foot fall in the Italian Dolomites, raising urgent safety questions for the climbing community.
Cal Raleigh breaks Mickey Mantle's switch-hitter HR record
Seattle Mariners' catcher Cal Raleigh makes baseball history at T-Mobile Park, breaking Mickey Mantle's long-standing single-season home run record for a switch-hitter in a stunning display of power.
Duplantis breaks pole vault world record with 6.25m leap
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis continues to redefine pole vaulting excellence, breaking his own world record with a monumental 6.25m clearance in Budapest. The Swedish phenomenon's latest feat marks his 14th world record, cementing his status as the greatest va
Torrie Lewis smashes Australian 100m record
Australian teenage sprinting prodigy Torrie Lewis has obliterated the women's 100m national record, clocking a phenomenal 11.10 seconds. The 19-year-old's historic run at the ACT Championships signals her arrival as a major force in global athletics.
Croatia bakes 3km strudel for world record
A Croatian town has smashed the world record by creating a colossal 3km-long apple strudel, a sweet triumph that brought the community together in a spectacular baking feat.
Thor Smashes Eddie Hall's Deadlift World Record
Hafþór 'The Mountain' Björnsson has shattered Eddie Hall's deadlift world record, marking a historic moment in strongman rivalry and setting a new benchmark in strength sports.
90-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Person to Summit Mount Fuji
Kokichi Akuzawa, a 90-year-old Japanese mountaineer, has shattered records by becoming the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak. His awe-inspiring feat is a powerful testament to resilience and the enduring human spirit.
Youngest Solo Traveller To 100 Countries Detained By Security
Lexie Alford, a 21-year-old American travel influencer, achieved a record-breaking feat by visiting 100 countries solo but faced a terrifying ordeal with airport security who doubted her story. Discover her incredible journey and the shocking interrogatio
Scotland's Most Terrifying Winter Climbing Routes Revealed
A stunning new photographic book showcases Scotland's most extreme and perilous winter climbing routes, from the Ben Nevis Carn Mor Dearg Arete to the Inaccessible Pinnacle, revealing the raw beauty and deadly risks of the nation's frozen peaks.
Final photo of climbers before Nanga Parbat tragedy
A chilling photograph captures mountaineer Anna Pietraszek smiling just hours before a catastrophic fall on Nanga Parbat led to a desperate rescue attempt that claimed both her and her Italian climbing partner's lives in one of mountaineering's most tragi
Russian climber presumed dead on Pakistani peak
A Russian mountaineer stranded at 24,000ft on Pakistan's Latok Peak is now presumed dead after a final thermal imaging survey found no signs of life, ending a gruelling two-week rescue mission. The tragic update comes just a day after his son made a despe
90-year-old breaks record as oldest Mount Fuji climber
Kokichi Akuzawa becomes the oldest person to summit Japan's iconic Mount Fuji, breaking the previous record and proving age is just a number.
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Smash Podcast World Record
Pop icon Taylor Swift's appearance on the New Heights podcast with Travis Kelce has shattered the global record for the most-watched podcast episode in 24 hours, marking a seismic crossover of music and sports fandoms.
British climber stranded at 22,000ft on 'Killer Mountain'
A desperate rescue mission is underway on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat after a British climber became stranded at 22,000ft. His son makes emotional plea as teams battle brutal -50°C winds on the world's ninth-highest peak.
Kevin Mott Obituary: Renton's Music Legend Remembered
Tributes pour in for Kevin Mott, the beloved Renton record shop owner whose eclectic taste and encyclopedic knowledge made him a cult figure in the UK music scene.
Russian Climber Feared Dead in Manaslu Avalanche
A Russian mountaineer is missing and presumed dead after a catastrophic avalanche on Nepal's Mount Manaslu. The search for 58-year-old Vitaly Lazo has been called off due to extreme danger, as the climbing community mourns another high-altitude tragedy.
Climber stranded at 22,000ft as rescue bid fails
A desperate rescue mission for a Polish climber with a broken leg on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat has been abandoned due to treacherous conditions, sparking anguish and controversy.
Race to save climber trapped at 22,000ft on 'Killer Mountain'
A dramatic high-altitude rescue is underway on Nanga Parbat as teams battle brutal conditions to save a stranded climber. Get the latest on this life-or-death mission.
Hero mountaineer dies saving climber on Ben Nevis
Tragic story of mountaineer who froze to death on Ben Nevis after heroically staying with a climber who broke a leg, raising urgent safety questions for UK winter expeditions.
Ukrainian sniper sets new world record with 4,000m kill shot
A Ukrainian sniper has reportedly broken the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot, striking a target from an astonishing 4,000 metres away—200 metres further than the previous record.
Salah's Wembley curse: 1 goal in 10 games ahead of final
Mohamed Salah has a shocking record at Wembley – just one goal in 10 appearances. As Liverpool prepare to face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final, can the Egyptian King finally conquer his Wembley demons?
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