- Renowned Nepal-born British mountaineer Nirmal Purja and several members of his 10-person expedition have been confirmed dead after an avalanche struck their team on Pakistan’s Broad Peak.
- The avalanche occurred on Thursday as the team ascended from Camp II to Camp III on Broad Peak, the world's 12th tallest mountain.
- Three deceased climbers have been identified as Sarah Mallory Geis from Texas, Nadhira Ahmed Abdullah Al Harthy from Oman, and Nepalese citizen Pur Bahadur Gurung.
- Rescue operations, which began Friday morning with helicopter deployment, have been repeatedly suspended due to severe weather conditions, hindering efforts to recover more bodies seen in drone footage.
- The search continues for the remaining missing members of the expedition, including Chinese climber Wang Zhong and several Sherpas, with hopes to resume ground and aerial efforts when weather permits.
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