A few weeks ago, hundreds of climbers hoping to summit Everest were stranded at the mountain’s South Base Camp in Nepal, waiting for a massive block of ice to finally break away and clear the route to Camp I through the Khumbu Icefall. If the climbers were anxious, local agencies were nearly in panic: so much money is at stake that a closed Mount Everest means ruin. But the profits from mountain tourism do not improve the quality of life in a country that, a few months ago, repressed young people protesting in Kathmandu and that in recent days has demolished a vast shantytown sheltering nearly 1.5 million workers, who have been forcibly relocated to places that are equally unfit and even more dangerous. The sun shines on Everest, however, and the sherpas who rig the maze of ice and crevasses in the Khumbu have finally found a safe route that avoids the threatening ice mass.

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — The local feature film Tarung: Unforgiven continues to ride a wave of success.

Directed by Razaisyam Rashid, the action film has grossed RM15.7 million within 11 days of screening, further proving that local films remain a powerful force and continue to hold a special place in the hearts of Malaysian audiences.

Razaisyam stated, “Seeing the extraordinary response from audiences towards Tarung: Unforgiven has truly touched my heart and the entire production team.

“We made this film with passion, discipline, and commitment to elevate the standard of local action films to a higher level.

“The RM15.7 million box office collection is not just a number, but a clear signal that Malaysian audiences are ready and open to supporting local works that are bold, honest, and high-quality.

“I hope this momentum will continue and bring even more viewers to cinemas to experience Tarung: Unforgiven on the big screen,” he said.

Actor, producer, and executive producer, Aedy Ashraf, shared the same sentiment.

“We are extremely grateful for the tremendous support given by audiences since the very first day Tarung: Unforgiven was released,” he said.

“Seeing the reactions in cinemas and the conversations happening on social media has given us immense energy and motivation throughout this journey.

“This success belongs to everyone who believed in and supported Tarung: Unforgiven.

“Our highest appreciation goes to everyone who has watched and supported this film,” he added.

The film features a stellar cast of Malaysian talents, including Aedy Ashraf, Mierul Aiman, Bront Palarae, Zul Ariffin, Amir Ahnaf, Azira Shafinaz, Sharifah Sakinah, Ubai Amir, Sky Iskandar, Ikmal Amry, Aeril Zafrel, Razib Salimin, Shaharuddin Thamby, Wak Ruzaidi, Theebaan G, and Akmal Asyraf, as well as real-life fighters Jai JMT and Ijam Asri.

The title recorded RM10.5 million within its first week following its May 7 release and also secured the No. 1 spot in GSC’s Top 10 chart.

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G-AHKX Avro Anson C19 RAF TX176 Royal Air Force
The Avro Anson was constructed in Manchester
This Anson has now been painted in the colours of one that would have been used by RAF based at Coningsby Station Flight
Photo taken at Old Warden Shuttleworth Air Show 10th May 2026
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Compton Abbas Airfield, EGHA, Dorset, UK. 2026/05/15.

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RAF Hawker Hurricane Mk-1 R4118 G-HUPW UP-W 605 Squadron
The only Hurricane from the Battle of Britain still airborne today, Mk1 R4118 is widely regarded as the most historic British aircraft to survive in flying condition from the Second World War.
During the Battle of Britain, it flew 49 sorties from Croydon and shot down five enemy aircraft
Photo taken at Duxford 9th May 2026 Flying Day Show (VE Day)
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