Man charged after girlfriend freezes on Grossglockner
Thomas Plamberger faces manslaughter charges after allegedly abandoning his exhausted girlfriend, Kerstin Gurtner, on Austria's highest mountain. Read the full story.
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Mountaineer froze to death after boyfriend 'abandoned' her
Kerstin Gurtner, 33, died 150ft below the summit of Grossglockner in -20C. Her boyfriend, Thomas Plamberger, now faces a negligent homicide charge. Read the full investigation details.
Allie Pepper and Mikel Sherpa's Mountain Love Story
Australian mountaineer Allie Pepper found love with Mikel Sherpa on the slopes of Manaslu. Discover their journey from secret romance to climbing the world's highest peaks together.
Glass mountain shelter unveiled for 2026 Olympics
An innovative glass bivouac, designed for mountaineers, will be showcased at the 2026 Winter Olympics before being installed in the Italian Alps. Discover this feat of sustainable design.
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.
Avalanche Tragedy on Yalung Ri Peak in Himalayas
A devastating avalanche has struck a climbing expedition on Nepal's Yalung Ri, resulting in multiple fatalities and highlighting the dangers of high-altitude mountaineering.
Father and daughter climbers die in Italian Alps tragedy
Experienced climbers Hansjörg and Martina Leukert found dead after failing to return from challenging South Tyrol ascent in devastating mountain accident.
Five dead in Italian Alps avalanche tragedy
A climbing expedition on the Marmolada mountain turns fatal as an avalanche claims five lives, with one survivor hospitalised in critical condition.
Australian climber dies on Nepal's Himlung Himal
A 40-year-old Australian adventurer has died during a daring ascent of Nepal's formidable Himlung Himal, highlighting the extreme risks of high-altitude mountaineering.
Avalanche narrowly misses trekking camp on world's highest peaks
Dramatic footage captures terrifying avalanche sweeping perilously close to camping trekkers on Pakistan's treacherous Karakoram mountains, raising urgent safety questions for high-altitude adventures.
Delta flight emergency after slide detaches mid-air
A Delta Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles made an emergency return after an emergency slide detached from the aircraft shortly after takeoff, prompting aviation safety concerns.
Eastern Airways flight declares emergency over UK
A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.
Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing
A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.
Delta flight engine failure sparks mid-air terror over Iceland
Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Reykjavik to New York feared for their lives when an engine failure forced an emergency return to Iceland. Exclusive passenger accounts reveal the heart-stopping moments as the aircraft shuddered and plunged
Delta flight diverts after crew medical emergency
A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Atlanta diverted to Albuquerque after a flight attendant suffered a serious medical emergency, with passengers rallying to assist the stricken crew member.
American Airlines flight diverts to Omaha after emergency
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC made an emergency landing in Omaha after crew declared a mid-air emergency, with passengers reporting oxygen masks deploying and moments of panic aboard.
United Airlines pilot medical emergency forces plane to land
A United Airlines flight from Vegas to Virginia made an urgent emergency landing after the pilot suffered a serious medical emergency mid-flight, with passengers praising the calm response of cabin crew.
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.
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.
Guy Sebastian's plane emergency at Shellharbour
Australian music star Guy Sebastian reveals harrowing details of a light aircraft emergency that forced an emergency landing at Shellharbour Airport, leaving passengers shaken but unharmed.
NYC state of emergency as storm causes severe flooding
Torrential downpours and fierce winds batter New York City, triggering widespread flooding and travel chaos as Governor Hochul declares state of emergency
Woolworths worker's quick thinking saves customer in emergency
A Woolworths employee's heroic actions and rapid response averted potential disaster when a customer suffered a serious medical emergency in-store, showcasing remarkable presence of mind.
Spain Flood Crisis: Madrid Streets Become Raging Rivers
Central Spain faces unprecedented flooding catastrophe with Madrid's streets transformed into raging rivers, vehicles swept away, and emergency services battling to save stranded residents amid continuing torrential rains.
Heathrow Emergency: Cockpit Smoke Forces BA Flight Return
A British Airways flight from London to Lisbon declared an emergency shortly after takeoff when thick smoke engulfed the cockpit, forcing pilots to make a terrifying return to Heathrow Airport.
Medical emergency on world's most remote island leads to dramatic rescue
A US traveller's dream trip to Tristan da Cunha turned into a survival nightmare after a severe allergic reaction forced an emergency medical evacuation from the isolated South Atlantic island.
Emergency Go Bag: 5 Essential Items You Need
Emergency preparedness expert reveals the five crucial items you should always have ready in your emergency 'go bag' - including one surprising essential most people forget.
Pregnant woman's blood-vomiting nightmare reveals NHS crisis
A heavily pregnant woman's desperate plea for help after vomiting blood exposes critical gaps in NHS emergency care as patients face dangerous delays and misdiagnoses.
BA flight emergency landing at Heathrow
A British Airways flight from London to Frankfurt made an urgent U-turn and emergency landing at Heathrow following a serious technical malfunction, with passengers reporting terrifying moments aboard.
BA flight emergency landing after passengers fall ill
A British Airways flight from London to Bangkok was forced into an emergency landing in Romania after multiple passengers fell ill, sparking a major medical response on the tarmac.
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