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Australian jockey Jamie Melham has been suspended and will miss the Coolmore Stud Stakes. It follows her decision to jump off Caulfield Cup contender Half Yours to instead ride an Everest sprinter, with stallion Turbulent Tourny's rider Turnbull now taking the Half Yours mount. The suspension and her high-profile Caulfield Cup choice are keeping the Melbourne spring carnival jockey market in the headlines.
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Several climbing incidents are making news in the Himalayas this season. Two Japanese climbers died on an unclimbed peak in Nepal after going missing near the summit. On Everest, Russian climbers reportedly caught an unidentified virus, with one team descending via the West Ridge and a dangerous Khumbu cough said to threaten stranded Russians with rib fractures. A Russian climber also abandoned her ascent and returned to St Petersburg due to illness.
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A new film titled 'Tenzing' is drawing attention for telling the story of Tenzing Norgay and the first successful Mount Everest expedition in 1953. BBC coverage praises it, saying 'Nobody is making films like this', while Scroll.in features it as a weekend watch that brings the historic climb home. Interest is centred in India, where Tenzing remains a celebrated figure.
- 4PwC hit by third-party vendor data breach linked to Everest extortion▼PwC Third-Party Vendor Data Breach: 2026 Everest Cyber Extortion Incident Analysis
PwC has been drawn into a data breach incident involving a third-party vendor, with the cyber extortion group Everest claiming responsibility. An analysis circulating online examines how attackers exploited supply chain weaknesses to access data tied to the consulting firm, renewing concerns about vendor risk management at major professional services companies and the growing use of extortion tactics against their partners.
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Ka Ying Rising was beaten by Tempted in the Everest at Randwick, with the favourite's dividend tumbling late as the race set a World Pool betting record. Reports described the result as unthinkable given the Hong Kong sprinter's dominance, while attention also turned to a second-placed trial effort that had already fuelled intense punter excitement ahead of the race.
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A film about Tenzing Norgay, the Sherpa mountaineer who made the first ascent of Everest with Edmund Hillary in 1953, is attracting attention, with coverage touching on his legacy and humanity's relationship with nature. Commentators are reflecting on Norgay's story and what it says about exploration and the natural world.
- 7PwC confirms cyber incident as Everest claims 590 GB breach●PwC confirms cyber incident as Everest claims 590 GB data breach
PwC has confirmed it is dealing with a cyber incident after the Everest ransomware group claimed to have stolen 590 GB of data from the professional services firm. The company has not detailed what information may have been affected. Security watchers are tracking the claim and awaiting further details on the scope of the breach.
- 8Jennifer Peedom on Tenzing, Everest and the Sherpas' unsung role●Jennifer Peedom On Tenzing, Mount Everest, And The Sherpa Community’s Unsung Contributions https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https:
Filmmaker Jennifer Peedom is speaking about Tenzing Norgay, Mount Everest and the contributions of the Sherpa community, arguing their role in the mountain's climbing history has long gone under-recognised. Peedom has documented Everest and its climbing culture in past work, and the interview revisits Tenzing's legacy alongside the first ascent story with Edmund Hillary.
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A new film about Tenzing Norgay and the first ascent of Mount Everest is drawing attention, with reviews describing it as a triumph of grit, grace and belonging. The film retells the 1953 expedition story from Norgay's perspective, and early commentary highlights its emotional portrayal of the Sherpa climber's place in mountaineering history.
- 10Everest Ransomware Group Claims 590 GB Data Theft from PwC●Everest Ransomware Group Claims 590 GB Data Theft from PwC Internal Systems The Everest ransomware group claims to have
The Everest ransomware group says it has stolen 590 GB of data from internal systems of professional services firm PwC. PwC has confirmed an incident, saying it involved a third-party learning platform, and stated that sensitive client and financial data was not affected. The claim is being closely watched in cybersecurity circles given PwC's size and client base.
- 11PwC Confirms Cybersecurity Incident After Everest Claims 590 GB Data Theft●PwC Confirms Cybersecurity Incident as Everest Claims Theft of 590 GB of Company Data
PwC has confirmed it is dealing with a cybersecurity incident after the hacking group Everest claimed to have stolen 590 GB of company data. The professional services firm acknowledged the breach but details about what information was taken and how many clients may be affected remain limited. Everest, which has previously targeted major corporations, lists the alleged stolen data as part of its claims. The confirmation raises fresh concerns about security at large consulting and audit firms.
- 12Pocket Planet Canada Launches Immersive Everest Experience●Pocket Planet Canada Takes Immersive Entertainment to New Heights With Everest: The First Ascent
Pocket Planet Canada has announced 'Everest: The First Ascent', a new immersive entertainment experience inspired by the historic climb of the world's highest mountain. The company says the attraction aims to take immersive entertainment to new heights. Details on opening dates and locations have not been widely shared yet.
- 13Viewer pays for cinema ticket to Apple's Everest film Tenzing●Grr. Once again, burned by Apple. Went (and paid) to see the new Mt Everest adventure movie TENZING at a cinema not real
A moviegoer says he paid to watch Tenzing, the new Mount Everest adventure film, in a cinema without realizing it is already streaming on Apple TV. He says the big-screen experience made it worth it, calling the film great and noting he quickly forgot about the extra cost.