A devastating avalanche in the Italian Dolomites has claimed the lives of five mountaineers, with one survivor hospitalised in critical condition. The tragedy occurred during a challenging ascent in the Marmolada range.
In an astonishing tale of human endurance, a French cyclist survived 72 hours at the bottom of a 130-foot ravine in the French Alps, staying hydrated with nothing but a bag of red wine until rescuers heard his faint cries for help.
A 40-year-old Australian mountaineer has died during a daring ascent of Nepal's 7,126-meter Himlung Himal, marking another sombre chapter in this year's Himalayan climbing season.
Jennifer Peedom's breathtaking documentary follows Australian anaesthetist Richard Harris into the world's most dangerous cave systems, exploring the psychology of extreme risk-taking.