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Tragedy on the Slopes: Australian Snowboarder Dies After Backpack Snags on Japanese Ski Lift

A young Australian woman has died following a horrific incident where her backpack became entangled in a ski lift at a popular Japanese resort, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.

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Tragedy on the Slopes: Australian Snowboarder, 22, Dies in Japan Ski Lift Accident

A young Australian woman on a holiday with friends in Japan's Hakuba Valley has died following a horrific incident where her backpack became entangled in a moving ski lift chair, leaving her suspended.

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Channel Crossings in 2025: French Rescues Top 6,000 as Death Toll and Smuggler Tactics Evolve

France's maritime authority reports rescuing over 6,000 migrants from the English Channel last year, with at least 25 fatalities. Despite the peril, crossings persist at high volume, fueled by increasingly overcrowded boats and evolving smuggling methods.