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England depart for World Cup as Thomas Tuchel aims to conquer football’s Mount Everest

England’s World Cup squad have flown out to Florida ahead of the tournament getting underway later this month

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UK rape ruling sparks nationwide outcry

Outrage over an UK judge’s decision to spare three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls from prison sentences. The UK attorney general has referred the judgement to the Court of Appeal. Also studies reveal that nearly two-thirds of women over 50 are struggling with their mental health; and not…

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'He has attained samadhi': Hyderabad techie’s family chooses not to recover his body from Everest citing faith among reasons

'He has attained samadhi': The family of Hyderabad-based climber Arun Kumar Tiwari, who died while descending Mount Everest near the Hillary Step, has decided against bringing his body back from the mountain’s “death zone”. Citing his deep connection with the Himalayas, religious beliefs, and the extreme risks involved in recovery…

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Climbers meet in Nepal to discuss the challenges of scaling Mount Everest

Climbers and officials have met in Kathmandu to discuss the risks of scaling Mount Everest

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Guide Kenton Cool scales Everest for the 20th time and says not ready to quit yet

British mountain guide Kenton Cool has scaled Mount Everest for the 20th time, breaking his own record for the most ascents by a non-Sherpa guide

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'Traffic jam on Mount Everest': Think Manali is crowded? World’s highest peak just saw record 274 climbers reaching summit in one single day

A record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepali side on Wednesday, marking the highest number of single-day ascents ever recorded from Nepal. The surge came as Chinese authorities reportedly did not issue climbing permits for the Tibetan side this season. Despite ongoing concerns about overcrowding…

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Everest record-holder Kami Rita Sherpa urges limit on climbers as crowds swell on the peak

A renowned Mount Everest guide who scaled the peak a record 32nd time this week says there's an urgent need to limit climbers on the summit

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British climber scales Everest for record 20th time, officials say

Two Indian climbers are believed to have died while descending the mountain this week, after climbing the peak on Thursday.

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Tulasi Reddy from Telengana scales Mount Everest

Hyderabad mountaineer Tulasi Reddy Palpunoori has successfully summited Mount Everest, marking the culmination of years of dedication, endurance training, and perseverance. What began as a personal fitness journey transformed into a passion for adventure sports, leading him to conquer renowned peaks such as Mount Elbrus and Aconcagua. His Everest achievement…

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Record number of climbers scale Mount Everest in a day

Taking advantage of the clear weather, a record number of adventurers have successfully scaled the world's highest peak.

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Mount Everest sees record-breaking day for ascents as climbers continue to risk it all

Official have announced a new single-day record for climbers reaching the summit of Mount Everest

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Record 274 climbers scale Everest in one day

KATHMANDU - A record number of 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest on Wednesday, a hiking official said, the highest number ever to reach the world’s tallest peak on the same day from the Nepali side.

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Melbourne teenager Bianca Adler becomes youngest Australian to climb Mount Everest

The 18-year-old high school student reached the top of the world’s tallest mountain on her second attempt

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Teenager becomes youngest Australian to summit Everest

Melbourne teenager Bianca Adler has summitted Mount Everest, making her the youngest Australian to summit the world's tallest mountain.

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Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ Kami Rita Sherpa breaks his own record, scales Mount Everest for record 32nd time

Kami Rita Sherpa has set a new world record by summiting Mount Everest for the 32nd time, while Lhakpa Sherpa achieved her 11th ascent, extending her record for most climbs by a woman. These achievements highlight Nepal's rich mountaineering history amidst a busy climbing season.

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Nepali climbers begin Everest season with first summit

Nepali climbers have successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest. This achievement opens the crucial climbing route for hundreds of mountaineers. Expedition organizers confirmed the rope-fixing team's ascent. This marks the traditional start of the spring climbing window. Many climbers are now preparing for their own ascents. Nepal has issued…

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About 492 climbers prepare to scale Mount Everest this month

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Mount Everest season begins with climbers undeterred by ice block

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Mount Everest season opens late, with climbers undeterred by huge ice block and high travel costs

Hundreds of climbers are attempting Mount Everest despite an unstable ice block and increased costs. The Khumbu Icefall route, crucial for ascent, was delayed and now passes under a hazardous serac. Expedition leaders are urging extreme caution due to the objective danger, with a history of fatal incidents linked to…

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Mount Everest season opens despite a huge unstable ice block and high travel costs

he Icefall route was only opened on 29 April, accompanied by a severe caution

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An Australian climber is taking two months to scale Mount Everest. It could still be a speed record

INTERVIEW: Oliver Foran’s 60-day sea-to-summit bid is driven by personal loss and a mission to help others seek the mental health help that he wishes he received at the age of 16. He speaks to Maroosha Muzaffar

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A massive, unstable ice block stalls Everest climbers at base camp

A massive ice block on the route above Mount Everest's base camp is delaying climbers seeking to scale the world's highest peak

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DayZ creator Dean 'Rocket' Hall has over 2,000 hours in Kerbal Space Program and played the original XCOM at Mount Everest base camp: 'I think when I die, I will still be playing that game'

The founder of RocketWerkz talks us through the games on his PC.

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Who was Jim Whittaker? First American to summit Mount Everest and REI leader dies at 97

Jim Whittaker, the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest and a central figure in popularising modern mountaineering, has died at the age of 97. His life combined high-risk exploration with business leadership and environmental advocacy, leaving a lasting impact on outdoor culture.

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Jim Whittaker, first American to climb Everest, dies at 97

Jim Whittaker, who in 1963 became the first American to reach the top of Mount Everest, has died

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