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360 degree view from the top of Mount Everest takes the Internet by storm

Reaching the top of Mount Everest is a dream cherished by every trekking enthusiast, yet only a select few manage to conquer its formidable heights.

The Times of India

DHL delivering Everest rock, 'meme' coin to the moon on Astrobotic lander

A rock from Mount Everest, a time capsule from Belgium, a physical 'meme' coin and a letter from a private astronaut are now being delivered to the moon's surface by DHL.

Space

‘The Mount Everest of leavened breads’: the makings of a panettone – and how to pick a good one

In Australia, households not in-the-know might give, receive or regift sub-par panettone at Christmas. But if we learn to choose a good panettone, can this festive fruit bread’s reputation be redeemed?

The Guardian - AU

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Volcanic 'Devil Comet' erupts with its biggest blast yet as it races toward Earth

An icy volcanic comet that is three times as large as Mount Everest, nicknamed the "Devil Comet," erupted again Nov. 14. This is the fourth explosive event for 12P/Pons-Brooks since July 2023.

Space

Asteroid dust caused 15-year winter that killed dinosaurs

Around 66 million years ago, an asteroid bigger than Mount Everest smashed into Earth, killing off three quarters of all life on the planet -- including the dinosaurs.

Bangkok Post

The ex-Premier League player who has set his sights on conquering Mount Everest

Mountaineering has replaced professional football for former Watford striker Darius Henderson, and after Snowdon and Mont Blanc, the greatest challenge in the sport awaits next May

The Independent UK

Har Shikhar Tiranga team hoists national flag on highest peak in Andhra Pradesh

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Har Shikhar Tiranga national team comprised of Mount Everest climbers hoisted the National Flag on the highest peak of Andhra Pradesh, Arma Konda in Hukumpet mandal of Alluri Sitarama Raju district on Monday.

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Scottish woman becomes sixth to summit Mount Everest

A MENSTRIE ski instructor has become the sixth Scottish woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

The National (Scotland)

How Climbers On Mount Everest May Help Us Find Life On Other Planets

Until now, scientists have been unable to conclusively identify human-associated microbes in samples collected above 26,000 feet

Zenger

Nepal: 5 Mexicans among 6 die in missing helicopter crash in Mount Everest region; Rescue ops underway

According to media reports, the helicopter, which was transporting foreign tourists from the Mount Everest region in Nepal, went missing on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Mount Everest tourist helicopter crashes killing all six people on board

All five passengers were reportedly members of a Mexican family

Evening Standard

At least five people killed after tourist helicopter vanishes near Mount Everest

The helicopter was lost from radar after departing from the mountainous Solukhumbu district in eastern Nepal and initial media reports indicated that all foreign nationals on board were Mexican

Daily Mirror

Helicopter with 6 on board including foreign tourists is missing near Mount Everest in Nepal

A helicopter carrying foreign tourists is missing in the Mount Everest area of Nepal and contact has been lost with the aircraft

The Independent UK

Five Mexicans, Nepali pilot killed in helicopter crash near Mount Everest in Nepal

Six people, including five Mexican nationals, died in a helicopter crash near Mount Everest in Nepal on July 11, 2023, a government official said

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Catsuit-clad comedy duo achieve Guinness World Records title on Mount Everest

Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn – or as they are better known, the Scummy Mummies – performed at 17,417ft (5,309m) on Mount Everest.

Manchester Evening News

Special school in Stockport launches their own astronaut 36km into orbit

The doll ultimately was launched 36 kilometers (36,000 metres) in the air before deploying back safely. To compare, the summit of Mount Everest is around 8,800 metres

Evening Standard

New Munros record set after ultra-runner completes charity challenge

Jamie Aarons, 43, ascended 140,000 metres as part of the challenge – the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest 16 times

WEKU

She was 200 meters from the peak of Mount Everest, then turned back. Here's why

Kirstie Ennis has scaled plenty of incredible mountains before. But Mount Everest continues to elude her.

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The Independent UK

Ben Fogle removes Mount Everest tattoo from his wrist: ‘Nothing has to last forever’

The nature and adventure presenter advised people to ‘think before you ink’

The Independent UK

Veteran Sherpa guides to compete next season for Everest ascent record

The race for the most successful ascents of Mount Everest is still on

The Independent UK

King holds audience marking 70th anniversary of Mount Everest ascent

Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay became the first men to reach the summit in 1953.

The Hindu

Interview | Muthamizh Selvi, the first woman from TN to summit Mount Everest

N Muthamizh Selvi is back to Chennai after her exhausting climb over the highest peak in the world, scaling 8,850 metres. She recounts her 56-day journey full of grief, grit, mercy, and exhilaration

Daily Mirror

Ben Fogle shares graphic photos as he removes tattoo and warns fans 'think before you ink'

Ben Fogle reached the summit of Mount Everest in May 2018, and had the mountain’s height - 8,848m - inked on his wrist, but now he’s had second thoughts over his choice of tattoo

Reuters

Nepal urged to tighten climbing rules to cut Everest deaths

Weak climbers being led up Mount Everest by expedition operators with insufficient experience are causing problems, a veteran mountain guide said on Sunday, after one of the deadliest climbing seasons in years on the world's highest mountain.

ABC News

Tonnes of rubbish left behind by climbers trekking to Mount Everest

Food wrappers, tents, plastic and human waste being discarded by climbers staying at the mountain's base camps.

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