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Please note, you have not ‘conquered’ Everest — if you used a helicopter to do it

Global Scan

Expeditions to climb Mount Everest were put on hold this year, after an accident killed 16 Sherpas. But a Chinese woman reached the summit, and officials suspect she may have inappropriately used a helicopter. Meanwhile, in China, officials are using public trials to send a message to Uighur separatists, and Norway’s touted prostitution reform is under attack. All that in today’s Global Scan.

Please note, you have not ‘conquered’ Everest — if you used a helicopter to do it

Global Scan