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View from Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan introduces mandatory permits for climbers tackling Victory Peak

Kyrgyzstan has introduced mandatory permits for climbers attempting Victory Peak, imposing stricter safety and experience requirements following a series of fatal accidents on one of the world’s most dangerous mountains.

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EVEREST RECORD

British climber Kenton Cool reaches Everest summit for 20th time

Kenton Cool extended his record for a foreign climber on Everest after reaching the summit before dawn on Friday, according to officials. 

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Bear attacks

Japan deploys troops to combat deadly wave of bear attacks

Japan has dispatched troops to its remote northern regions to help capture bears after local authorities reported that communities were struggling with a surge in attacks.

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Mountain

Robotic exoskeletons help Chinese tourists climb the country’s most punishing mountain

Hong Kong (CNN) – A new trial of AI-powered robotic exoskeletons is making the arduous ascent of Mount Tai more accessible for Chinese tourists.