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Johannesen's body brought to Kathmandu from Makalu; guide, expedition leader stable
11 May 2026The body of American climber Shelley Johannesen, who died in an avalanche on Mt. Makalu during her descent on Sunday, has been recovered and brought to Kathmandu for post-mortem, officials said.
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ClimbingEverest climbers ready for first summit push on May 13
11 May 2026The world’s highest mountain will see the season’s first summit on May 13 if everything goes according to plan, Everest Base Camp officials said.
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American woman climber dies, Sherpa being rescued from Mt Makalu
11 May 2026An American woman climber died in an avalanche that struck the Makalu climbing route, while a Sherpa climber was injured in the incident, officials confirmed.
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AviationTurkish Airlines jet catches fire at Kathmandu airport, runway shut, passengers evacuated
11 May 2026International flight operations at Tribhuvan International Airport were temporarily disrupted Monday morning after a Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire in its tyres upon landing, though all those on board escaped safely.
