Avalanche in Pakistan kills 10 climbers, including Nirmal Purja

Nirmal Purja, a renowned mountaineer, was among 10 climbers confirmed dead following an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan's Karakoram mountain range. The incident occurred on Thursday, with the climbers being struck by the avalanche while ascending the 26,414-foot mountain. Elite Exped, the company leading the expedition, expressed condolences for the loss of Purja and the other climbers. A Pakistani rescue team managed to recover three bodies on Friday, including that of American climber Sarah Mallory Geis, but operations were temporarily halted due to adverse weather conditions. The search resumed on Saturday, with efforts focused on recovering the remaining seven bodies. Irfan Arshad Khan, president of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, emphasized the significant loss to the global mountaineering community. Purja, who was British-Nepali, had previously gained recognition for his attempt to summit the world's 14 tallest mountains in seven months, as featured in the 2021 Netflix documentary '14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible.' British Defense Minister Wes Streeting praised Purja for his service in the British Armed Forces and his contributions to mountaineering.