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Five killed including two tourists after helicopter crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro

Aircraft crashed 4,700 metres up Africa's highest mountain with no survivors, authorities confirm

Evening Standard

75% of Kilimanjaro’s natural plants have been wiped out – and climate change isn’t the biggest threat

Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is sold to the world as frozen romance and pure nature. But the real story today is at its feet, not its peak.

The Conversation

Blind hikers prepare for record-breaking ascent of Africa's tallest mountain

A team of 11 visually impaired and fully blind climbers are entering the final stages of preparation before they head up Mount Kilimanjaro

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I trained with Kilimanjaro mountain guides – this is what it takes to become one

In Tanzania, Annaliese Smith joins the students from the College of African Wildlife Management as they attempt to pass one of the hardest tests of their lives

The Independent UK

Kilimanjaro's giant groundsels: The strange plants that thrive on Africa's tallest mountain

Giant groundsels are rare plants that grow up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall. They are endemic to the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano in Tanzania and Africa's tallest mountain.

LiveScience

This mountain in Africa has five different climate zones. Can you take a guess?

Standing tall at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet), Mount Kilimanjaro, the Tanzanian giant, is not just about the challenge—it’s about the journey. Kilimanjaro is also one of the most climbed mountains in the world and remains a bucket-list adventure for trekkers worldwide. But did you know that while climbing the mountain,…

The Times of India

London mother who lost arm and leg in horror Tube accident set to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Sarah de Lagarde fell onto Tube tracks and was run over by two trains

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Harpist hails ‘unforgettable experience’ on Kilimanjaro during world record bid

Siobhan Brady from Ireland hiked more than 19,000ft to perform a selection of songs at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

The Independent UK

Harpist begins mission to break Guinness World Record on Mount Kilimanjaro

Siobhan Brady hopes to break a record she set in 2018 for the highest altitude harp performance.

The Independent UK

British veteran completes ultra-marathon across Tanzania for military charity

Tricia Sinclair completed the 250km five-day feat called Ultra X Tanzania, which saw her traverse parts of Mount Kilimanjaro, on June 16.

The Independent UK

Nurse to climb Mount Kilimanjaro after her brother fell through garage roof in Darlington

Sarah Macmurdie's brother Dan Ranson was treated by the Great North Air Ambulance Service

Chronicle Live

Dubliner to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to 'honour spirit' of late fiancée who died of cervical cancer

Aoife O'Donovan died aged 30 last May following a battle with cervical cancer

Dublin Live

Personal Trainer set to climb rope the length of Mount Kilimanjaro

Owen hopes to complete the challenge in 12 hours

Belfast Live

Harpist on mission to break Guinness World Record on Mount Kilimanjaro

Siobhan Brady hopes to break a GWR she set in 2018 for the highest altitude harp performance.

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Daily Record

Big-hearted Paisley family hitting the heights with Mount Kilimanjaro charity challenge

Good causes will benefit as Stevie Kidd plans to scale two legendary climbs in the space of six months.

Wales Online

Ex-miner's leg was crushed 34 years ago - 30 operations later he has his 'life back'

Graham Parker is now planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Bangkok Post

Mountain women: unsung heroes

Whether they live on Mount Kilimanjaro, in the Himalayas, or the Andes, women and girls in mountain communities around the world have much in common: they are often the ones managing daily life in the mountains, as protectors of the land and biodiversity and keepers of traditional knowledge.

The Independent UK

Tanzania says Mount Kilimanjaro fire largely contained

Tanzania’s prime minister says the fire burning on Mount Kilimanjaro for almost two weeks has been mostly contained after hundreds of military personnel were deployed to help

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Reuters

Major glaciers, including Dolomites and Yosemite, to disappear by 2050 - U.N. report

Some of the world's most famous glaciers, including in the Dolomites in Italy, the Yosemite and Yellowstone parks in the United States and Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania are set to disappear by 2050 due to global warming, whatever the temperature rise scenario, according to a UNESCO report.

The National (Scotland)

Jim Fairlie ‘touches the board’ in epic fundraiser tribute to his brother

THE brother of the late renowned chef Andrew Fairlie has paid the ultimate tribute to his sibling by reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro for…

Daily Record

Proud Perthshire politician Jim Fairlie reaches Mount Kilimanjaro summit in memory of late brother

After a gruelling eight-day trek the local representative touched the board on Uhuru Peak - just like sibling Andrew did

Wales Online

Uber Eats delivered a burger 19,000ft above sea level, breaking the World Record

It took six days for the burger to travel from the foot to the top of the highest mountain

Daily Record

Perthshire politician begins epic trek up Mount Kilimanjaro in memory of famous chef brother Andrew Fairlie

Jim Fairlie, MSP for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, on October 11 sets off on his journey up the world’s tallest free-standing mountain aiming to raise £100,000 for good causes

Wales Online

Widower taking on Mount Kilimanjaro in 13th challenge this year for hospice that helped his ‘incredible’ wife

Steve Radcliffe has raised over £6,000 for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice via several gruelling challenges

The Independent UK

Widower to take on Mount Kilimanjaro for hospice that helped his wife

Steve Radcliffe, 42, has tackled 13 challenges this year to raise money for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.

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