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President Donald Trump has said the United States will strike an Iranian nuclear site, referred to as 'Pickaxe Mountain', 'pretty soon'. The comments have drawn attention to the previously little-known Fordow-linked facility and raised fresh concerns about a possible US military strike on Iran's nuclear programme, with observers weighing the escalation risks in the region.

Religious leaders from Sudan's Nuba Mountains, both Christian and Muslim, have jointly issued a call for an end to the war ravaging the country. The united appeal across faith lines highlights local efforts to push for peace as fighting between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces continues to displace millions and deepen a humanitarian crisis.

A new study by Intermountain Health finds that escalating treatment earlier for patients with life-threatening septic shock does not improve survival or recovery. The finding challenges the assumption that more aggressive early intervention leads to better outcomes in this critical condition, and may prompt clinicians to reconsider how quickly and intensively to escalate care for septic shock patients.

A 5,000-year-old arrow has emerged from melting mountain ice in Norway, part of a growing series of archaeological discoveries being exposed as glaciers and ice patches retreat. Finds preserved in ice for millennia are now surfacing at increasing pace, with researchers noting the thaw is revealing older artifacts than previously recorded. Commenters highlight both the scientific value of the discoveries and the climate change driving them.

A new analysis warns that environmental threats across the Himalayan region are growing severe, affecting glaciers, water supplies and the communities that depend on them. The piece examines the pressures facing one of the world's most fragile mountain ecosystems and the risks this poses to downstream populations across South Asia.

A journalist with the Arkansas Times created a bona fide private school in Arkansas using only an online form on the secretary of state's website, a $45 fee and an American flag, according to reporting by ProPublica, Arkansas Times, Mountain State Spotlight and The Assembly. The stunt highlights how little oversight exists over private school formation, raising questions about accountability in states expanding school choice programs.

A new investigation examines Facility 1335, a hardened nuclear bunker in Russia's Ural mountains, and links it to the Soviet-era 'Dead Hand' system, a semi-automatic mechanism designed to trigger a retaliatory nuclear strike if Russian leadership was decapitated. The report is drawing attention to Russia's Cold War command-and-control infrastructure and what it suggests about current nuclear readiness.

North Dakota State football is drawing attention as the UNLV Rebels prepare to face the Mountain West newcomer, with the Las Vegas Sun cautioning that UNLV cannot afford to take the Bison lightly. The program is widely regarded as a powerhouse coming up from the Championship Subdivision level.

Italian mountaineering legend Reinhold Messner is back in German-language headlines, sounding the alarm over social media influencers flooding the Dolomites and damaging the landscape, with proposed measures to curb the impact. In separate interviews he also discusses his unconventional funeral plans and pushes back on his own myth, saying he refuses to be treated as a legend and defers to his wife.

Japan is converting closed golf courses into solar farms because the country has little open land for renewable energy projects. With mountains, farmland and dense cities off-limits, the wide, sunny fairways left behind by shuttered golf resorts are seen as some of the few suitable sites for large-scale solar power, according to a Japan Times report.

Scientists report that the Earth's crust beneath Italy is 'unzipping,' a process they say is driving seismic activity along the Apennine mountain range. The finding offers a new explanation for the earthquakes that regularly strike the Italian peninsula and is drawing attention for its striking description of how the crust is gradually pulling apart.

Weather service wetter.net reports that cold air and frost are moving into Germany, with the country's mountains possibly seeing fresh snow. The headline 'Deutschlands Berge könnten weiß werden' (Germany's mountains could turn white) is drawing attention as the first wintry outbreak of the season, and the topic is also trending in Spain and the Netherlands.

Reinhold Messner, the legendary Italian mountaineer, has said he does not want a grave and wishes to have his ashes scattered instead. The announcement from the pioneering alpinist is drawing attention in German-language media, with readers and climbers discussing the wishes of one of the most famous figures in mountaineering history.

Arsenal defeated Lille (LOSC) in a UEFA Champions League match at the Emirates Stadium, with the French side suffering their heaviest Champions League defeat since 2019. Arsenal made five changes, starting Gyokeres and Merino. Davide Ancelotti said his side 'didn't deserve this result', while French media described the task of facing Arsenal as climbing a mountain.

A new interactive map charting glacier extinction has been launched, tracking which of the world's glaciers are projected to disappear and when. The tool comes as scientists warn that glacier loss is accelerating worldwide, threatening water supplies for millions and raising concern among skiers, mountain communities and climate researchers.

The claim circulating is that old pots were used to help save a mountain from landslides. No further details are given about where this happened, when, who carried it out, or how the pots contributed to stabilising the slope. The story is being shared for its striking premise, but its factual basis and specifics remain unverified.

Balen Shah, mayor of Kathmandu, has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism aimed at addressing the environmental threats facing Nepal's mountain region. The initiative focuses on protecting Himalayan ecosystems and communities from the impacts of climate change, and the proposal is drawing attention across South Asia, where glacial melt and extreme weather are pressing concerns.

The Edmonton Oilers host the San Jose Sharks in a regular-season NHL matchup, notable for being the first meeting since Darnell Nurse joined San Jose. Puck drop is set for 2PM Mountain Time with coverage on Sportsnet West, and fans are keen to see Nurse line up against his former club.

A cold morning in Hokkaido has brought attention to the weather, with Sapporo seeing a sharp chill at dawn. Forecasters in Japan are warning drivers to watch for frozen road surfaces on mountain passes, and strong winds are part of the picture. Local weather coverage is advising commuters to take extra care on the roads through the morning.

Search interest in Wyoming football is spiking in the United States as the Cowboys prepare to face the San Jose State Spartans. Fans are gearing up for game day, with sports outlets publishing previews and gear guides ahead of the matchup between the Mountain West rivals.

A mountain rescue training exercise on the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak, took an unexpected turn when participants discovered human bones. The find came during a routine drill, and authorities are now investigating the remains' origin. The discovery is drawing attention because the mountain is a popular destination, and it remains unclear how long the bones had been there or who they belonged to.