Video. Everest faces pressure from climate change and overcrowding
This season, climbers reported experiencing traffic jams, sudden weather shifts, and illness, making the climb more dangerous. Veterans say overcrowding, driven by both professionals and beginners, is putting lives at risk.
Nepal has no limits on acclimatisation days, and permits are valid for 90 days.
Last year, 11 tonnes of rubbish and several bodies were cleared from the mountain during a clean-up drive.
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Perth Now
3 days ago
- Perth Now
Protesters defiant as bridge battle looms
Organisers of a pro-Palestine march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge are defiant as threats of court action loom, with civil society groups writing to the Premier to support the rally. The Palestine Action Group filed a Form 1 with NSW Police last week, seeking to march across the bridge on Sunday in protest of mass starvation in Gaza. Police are expected to seek to block the protest at the Supreme Court in Sydney on Thursday following staunch pushback from NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns. He vowed not to allow the march go ahead at any point, claiming that Sydney would 'descend into chaos' and it was a logistical 'Everest'. Organisers said they received a summons at 4.30pm on Wednesday from NSW Police to attend court, though as of Thursday morning no time had been set for the hearing. Organisers have remained defiant despite court threats. NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone Credit: News Corp Australia It comes after 55 union and civil society groups signed a letter to the Premier on Thursday, urging him to 'facilitate the exercise of the democratic right of protest'. 'Seeking to shut down this rally would be a serious departure from the NSW State and Police's responsibility to uphold the democratic right of protest,' the letter said. 'We urge your government to facilitate the exercise of democratic freedoms in collaboration with community groups and support the holding of this protest.' Organisers and the signees have repeatedly cited previous shutdowns of the bridge, including for the filming of a movie and the World Pride march in 2023. Human Rights Watch, the Redfern Legal Centre, the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association, and Asylum Seeker Centre are among the groups to sign the letter. Activists say the protest, which was expected to be attended by tens of thousands of people, comes at an urgent time as deliberate mass starvation grips Gaza. Israel has become increasingly isolated over its nearly two-year campaign following Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack. On Thursday, Canada joined France and the UK in recognising a Palestinian state in a retaliatory move over the aid situation in Gaza. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has in recent days ramped up his criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza but fallen short of committing to recognising Palestinian statehood. Protesters have rallied across Australia's major cities near weekly since Israel's invasion of the Gaza Strip. Acting Deputy Commissioner Peter McKenna on Tuesday said police would be lodging an application with the Supreme Court to deem the bridge protest unlawful. Premier Chris Minns warned that Sydney would 'descend into chaos' if the march went ahead. NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard Credit: News Corp Australia In NSW, police can support a Form 1 application for a protest, which affords protesters protection from anti-assembly laws, or oppose it in court. Mr McKenna said the decision to oppose the protest was made independently of Mr Minns, citing risks that emergency services may be blocked. Mr Minns has faced dissent from within his own party over his staunch opposition to the protest, which is backed by the Greens and some independents. Labor MLC Stephen Lawrence said in a statement he was 'concerned the Premier has, in effect, made a purported decision himself to try and prevent this protest'. 'This will taint proper consideration of the matter by police, and that violence may ensue as a consequence,' he said on Tuesday night. A second Labor MP, Anthony D'Adam, also accused Mr Minns of being 'more concerned about traffic flow than the plight of starving children in Gaza'.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Netflix is removing 48 movies next week — here are the 5 you need to watch right now
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The first of the month brings with it plenty of new movies on Netflix, but there's a price to pay for these new watchlist options. As the streaming service adds new content to its library, it also removes a sizeable chunk of titles to make some room. On Friday, Aug. 1, Netflix is set to remove almost 50 movies, and that includes some big hitters, including one of Christopher Nolan's very best efforts, and some of the most iconic features from the legendary Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. So, before you turn your attention to what's new on Netflix in August, be sure to check out these excellent movies before they wave goodbye to the big red streamer (at least for now, streaming platforms are always rotating content, so perhaps they will return a little way down the road). 'Dunkirk' (2017) Picking Christopher Nolan's best movie is a thankless task, but for me, 'Dunkirk' would most definitely be up there. This ultra-tense war movie boasts some of the director's most stunning camerawork, and the bombastic soundscape will have your entire living room vibrating. Plus, it's all set to a powerful score by the legendary Hans Zimmer. If there's one area where 'Dunkirk' has proved divisive, it's the core story. Its nonlinear structure won't work for everybody, and there's a lack of truly compelling characters. However, it does a fantastic job of capturing an atmosphere of fear and chaos. Set during World War II, it depicts the evacuation of Dunkirk beach from multiple perspectives and showcases a military operation that saved hundreds of thousands of Allied soldiers. Watch "Dunkirk" on Netflix until August 1 'Everest' (2015) The frozen peak of Mount Everest is pretty much the perfect setting for a survival thriller, and so the creatively-titled 'Everest' proves to be. Starring Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, Robin Wright, Keira Knightley, Sam Worthington and Jake Gyllenhaal, it's inspired by a real-life disaster in 1996, which saw eight climbers die when attempting to descend from the summit. 'Everest' packs plenty of sweeping vistas which showcase the beauty of the world's tallest mountain, but very quickly the picturesque setting becomes anything but pretty, as the destructive force of Mother Nature throws two groups of climbers into a desperate battle for survival. The movie's narrative chops aren't anything truly original, but the cast is packed with talent, and it's very easy to get invested in the climber's plight as you hope they can reach safety before it's too late. Watch "Everest" on Netflix until August 1 'Happy Gilmore' (1996) I'm more than a little surprised to see 'Happy Gilmore' playing its final round on Netflix this week. Netflix has just released the long-in-the-making sequel, so you'd have thought the streaming service would have been very eager to keep the original available so fans could marathon both. Of course, streaming rights are a thorny issue, so this is likely a decision out of Netflix's hands rather than anything the platform bosses have opted to do themselves. If you've never seen, or somehow never heard of, this Adam Sandler '90s comedy classic, it launched at the height of his popularity, and sees the goofball actor play the anonymous Happy Gilmore. Gilmore is an aspiring hockey player who can't quite make the grade due to his subpar skating skills and hotheaded temper. In need of money to prevent his grandma from losing her home, he puts his slapshot skills to use and tries to become a pro golfer. Watch "Happy Gilmore" on Netflix until August 1 'Rear Window' (1954) I'm pretty disheartened to see that Netflix is removing the majority of its collection of Hitchcock movies on August 1. This includes 'Psycho,' 'The Birds, 'The Man Who Knew Too Much,' and my personal favorite, 'Rear Window.' This classic thriller has been a must-watch for more than 70 years, and its influence on the mystery genre is still felt to this very day. The movie marked the second collaboration between James Stewart and Alfred Hitchcock, and sees Stewart play a photojournalist confined to his humid apartment after breaking his leg during an assignment. With little to do other than watch the world go by from his front window, he soon becomes convinced his neighbor has committed a terrible murder. The flick is a masterclass in slowly ratcheting tension, and it plays with perspective in some clever ways. After all, we only see what's happening from Jeff's limited vantage point. Watch "Rear Window" on Netflix until August 1 'The Lego Movie' (2014) 'The Lego Movie' was the brickbuster I always wanted as a kid. I spent my youth watching (and making my own) Lego stop-motion videos, so this 2014 animated movie evoked a whole heap of nostalgia the first time I saw it in theaters. But even if you don't have a deep connection with the Danish construction toy, it's still a hugely entertaining family flick that's bursting with zany humor, ridiculous characters and some of the best animation around. 'The Lego Movie' follows the adventures of an average mini-figure called Emmet (voiced by Chris Pratt). He lives in the city of Bricksburg and lives an unadventurous life. But this world is shattered when he stumbles upon the mysterious 'Piece of Resistance' and becomes the only hope of saving the entire Lego universe from the evil Lord Business (Will Ferrell). Teaming up with master builders Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks) and Vitruvius (Morgan Freeman), it's now up to the clueless Emmet to save the day without falling to pieces. Watch "The Lego Movie" on Netflix until August 1 More from Tom's Guide 7 top new movies and shows to stream this weekend The best streaming services to subscribe to right now 3 best mystery thriller movies on Netflix to stream
News18
4 days ago
- News18
Will Joe Root Break Tendulkar's Record? Jos Buttler Says: 'He Won't Wake Up In...'
Jos Buttler believes Joe Root can surpass Sachin Tendulkar's 15,921 Test runs if he stays fit. Root, with 13,409 runs, focuses on playing well over chasing records. Jos Buttler has weighed in on whether Joe Root can beat Sachin Tendulkar's 12-year-old record of 15,921 Test runs, saying that it was 'quite attainable' if he can remain fit. Buttler explained that Root was not only hungry for runs, but he was also not focused on 'hunting down' the record, which allowed him to be not distracted. Root jumped from fifth to second in the most recent Test against India at Old Trafford and now has 13,409 runs. A CricViz estimate said that if he can maintain the pace of the last two years, it would take him around 29 Tests to go past Tendulkar, which could be anything between two to three years. Root is still 34 and only needs to contend with depleting reflexes (no signs of that have been visible yet) to realistically get there. 'He's not hunting down Sachin Tendulkar because that's definitely not the way he plays his cricket or how he sees it," Buttler said in a podcast with former teammate, Stuart Broad. 'But he is number two on an incredibly elite list, with what seems like—if he stays fit—quite an attainable kind of thing, which is absolutely mind-blowing. He has got 21 hundreds since COVID. He is obviously in the form of his life and it is awesome to watch," he added. Broad asked him if he has ever thought that Root won't be able to do it? Buttler replied: 'It might just be a bit more in his favour." 'Hunger is never an issue I see with Root. He isn't going to wake up in 2-3 years and think he doesn't have the love for batting or playing for England. He has just been playing so well, even during that period when England won one game in 17 and he was captain. But he just doesn't see it like that at all. Which I think is the great thing about him. He just loves playing and winning matches. So it's going to be pretty cool to watch whether he stays at No. 2 or scales that Everest and goes to No. 1," he added. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
