A $4,000 deposit scheme to clear Mount Everest of waste has been axed after 11 years, as climbers cheated by collecting low-altitude rubbish. Officials now plan a non-refundable fee. Read the full investigation.
Nepal is ditching its refundable Everest waste deposit after over a decade, replacing it with a non-refundable $4,000 fee to fund a major clean-up. Read the full story.
Nepal will abandon its decade-old Mount Everest waste deposit scheme, admitting it failed to reduce rubbish. A new non-refundable $4,000 fee is planned. Read the full story.
Shocking footage reveals empty bins ignored as thousands of revellers left 20 tonnes of waste at Sydney's Coogee Beach, sparking a furious backlash and a council clean-up operation.
A massive backpacker Christmas party at Sydney's Coogee Beach left over 20 tonnes of waste, sparking local fury and a huge council cleanup. Read the full story.
A massive Christmas Day gathering of backpackers at Sydney's Coogee Beach resulted in a huge rubbish pile, sparking local outrage and a major council clean-up operation.
Furious locals blast 'filthy' Christmas Day crowds after iconic Sydney beach is left covered in rubbish. Council launches major clean-up operation.
Spencer Matthews reveals he never processed his brother Michael's death on Everest and carried 'shame' through his 20s. He credits wife Vogue Williams for his sobriety and Guinness World Records. Read the full interview.
A new study reveals 'polite litter' – rubbish thoughtfully placed on hedges and ledges – accounts for 46.6% of UK littering. Discover the surprising environmental impact and what councils must do.
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.
Rio James, a nine-year-old from Derby, braved -22C temperatures and altitude sickness to reach Everest Base Camp, raising thousands for a local food poverty charity. Discover his incredible journey.
A tenant who thought she could get away with littering in her apartment block was caught after residents found her name on discarded receipts. Read the full story of the petty revenge.
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.
Families in Liverpool face a public health crisis as organised criminals dump massive waste piles, creating vermin-infested nightmare conditions with £4.5million cleanup costs.
Exclusive court revelations expose how Marat Ganiev allegedly disposed of Isla Bell's body in a remote tip after her mysterious disappearance from Melbourne.
Exclusive: A 19-year-old Australian climber faces life-threatening altitude sickness during Everest summit attempt, highlighting the extreme dangers facing young adventurers on the world's highest peak.
A London council faces public outrage after installing a Christmas tree while bin collections remain suspended due to ongoing strike action, sparking accusations of misplaced priorities.
Hong Kong's racing scene witnesses a stunning upset as outsider Ying's Triumph claims victory in the prestigious Hong Kong Everest, defying expectations and shaking up the established order.
Hong Kong's racing superstar Ka Ying Rising delivered a breathtaking performance to claim the 2025 Everest crown, leaving the racing world in awe with a dominant display at Royal Randwick.
Australian TV presenter Grace Hayden turned heads at Sydney's Everest Race Day, showcasing her incredible figure in a chic ensemble while sharing sweet moments with boyfriend Hayden Statham.
A Birmingham resident faces a hefty £500 penalty from the council after taking matters into his own hands to clear fly-tipped waste from a communal alleyway, sparking debate about civic responsibility versus council regulations.
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.
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.
Exclusive insight reveals how Tenzing Norgay's crucial role in the 1953 Everest conquest reshaped mountaineering history and sparked lasting debate about recognition.
Former sex worker Carly Electric shocks the horse racing world with a stunning £20,000 bet on her own horse at Everest, creating one of racing's most remarkable underdog stories.
Champion jockey Jamie Hayes aims for racing immortality as he prepares to conquer The Everest - Sydney's richest turf race with a staggering £10 million prize pool.
Socialite and business mogul Kate Waterhouse reveals the terrifying risks behind her fashion empire TAB Everest, from million-dollar gambles to sleepless nights before major launches.
Shocking scenes emerge as Westminster Council clears a staggering 20 tonnes of waste from a luxury London home, revealing a property crisis that's left neighbours horrified and authorities scrambling.
Against impossible odds, four hikers trapped on Everest's treacherous slopes survived a harrowing 48-hour ordeal before a daring high-altitude rescue mission brought them to safety.
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.