Ang Rita Sherpa, the first man to climb Mount Everest 10 times, died of a lengthy illness on Monday, his family said, an event that fellow sherpas called a major loss to Nepal and the climbing community.

It's the ultimate bucket list destination and every trekker's dream: climbing Mount Everest. But for those ascending the highest mountain in the world in October 2025, that dream turned into a nightmare.

Mount Everest was recently visible from Jainagar in Bihar's Madhubani district. Clear skies and reduced pollution allowed residents to see the world's highest peak. This rare spectacle highlights the impact of weather and air quality.

What began as a hiking trip with friends on the breathtaking slopes on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest turned into a frightening ordeal for 30-year-old Feng Holiday, after a rare October blizzard left her and hundreds of hikers stranded in treacherous conditions.