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People stand next to a damaged helicopter after two helicopters collided as they prepared to land in Nepal's Mount Everest region November 3, 2026. Nepal Police/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.
HIGH-ALTITUDE HORROR

Helicopters Collide on Camera in Mount Everest Disaster

One person was killed in the terrifying collision.

Will Neal

Relatives of Sabin Timalsina, 21, carry an effigy as his body remained missing during his cremation rituals following the deadly flash floods and mudslide, on the premises of Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
SAD

Trump Blasted Over ‘Embarrassing’ Disaster Donation

Former insiders say the initial aid contribution fell short, and even the increased sum may not be enough.

Harry Thompson

An elderly survivor is transported to a safer place in heavy machinery following flash flood and mudslide at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 26, 2026. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar
TOTAL DEVASTATION

65 American Tourists Missing in Deadly Flood Disaster

The U.S. Geological Survey believes a huge chunk of glacier caused the surge.

Harry Thompson

Reuters -- Nepal floods
FRANTIC SEARCH

Americans Among Hundreds Missing in Deadly Flood Disaster

At least 18 people have died.

Harry Thompson

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PEAKING

Record Number of Climbers Overload Everest’s ‘Death Zone’

Hundreds of climbers flocked to the mountain after a path was cleared on May 13.

Vic Verbalaitis

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RISKY BUSINESS

Everest Guide Killed in Horrific Fall as Deaths Mount

Sherpa, 21, slipped into a crevasse near Camp III as the Himalayan death toll for May climbed to five.

Tom Latchem

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An airbus belonging to Turkish Airlines is parked at Tribhuvan International Airport after a minor fire broke out while landing in Kathmandu, Nepal May 11, 2026. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar
HAIR-RAISING

Plane Evacuated After Catching Fire in Landing Emergency

The incident took place at one of the world’s more crash-prone airports.

Will Neal

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FRAUD AT NEW HEIGHTS

Six Officials Arrested in Alleged Everest Rescue Scam

The six carried out roughly 300 unnecessary helicopter evacuations of climbers on Everest.

Martha McHardy

Dolakha district in Central Nepal
HIMALAYAN HORROR

Three Americans Among Dead After Himalayan Avalanche

Rescue attempts by helicopter have been called off due to bad weather.

Harry Thompson

Kristi Noem speaks next to Ecuador's Minister of Interior John Reimberg (out of frame) as they deliver a press briefing at the Carondelet Presidential Palace in Quito, on July 31, 2025.
GLOVES OFF

Judge Tears Into ICE Barbie in Ruling on Deportation Plot

A federal judge accused the Trump administration of perpetuating the racist theory that people of color will “replace” the white population.

Janna Brancolini

Mountaineers ascend to Camp 2 on their way to the summit of Mount Everest in Nepal, May 1, 2025.
DESCENDING ON THE ASCENT

Hundreds Attempt to Scale Weather-Battered Mount Everest

The influx of climbers comes amid storms and poor visibility on the mountain.

Will Neal

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