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British Nationals in Fatal Machu Picchu Train Crash

The Foreign Office confirms support for British nationals after a fatal train collision near Peru's Machu Picchu. One dead, dozens injured. Tourism to the ancient site has surged 25% in a decade.

Machu Picchu Train Crash: One Dead, 40 Injured

A head-on train collision on the route to Peru's Machu Picchu has left one driver dead and at least 40 injured, including foreign tourists. Read the latest on the emergency response and travel disruption.

Britons Held 15 Years in India Without Trial

The families of Christian Michel and Jagtar Singh Johal demand urgent UK government action as the two men languish in overcrowded Indian prisons without conviction, amid fears of a diplomatic standoff.

Brits arrested in Mauritius with £3m cannabis haul

A British mother and her accomplice are in custody after a failed attempt to smuggle £3 million of cannabis into Mauritius. Read the full details of the airport interception and subsequent arrests.

Solo Traveller Finds Peru Safer Than Feared

A solo traveller who avoided Peru for years due to safety warnings shares his surprisingly secure experience, offering tips for cautious exploration. Read his full story.

Liverpool rappers seen with guns in Somalia

Two British drill rappers from Liverpool have been filmed carrying weapons and wearing military gear in Somalia amid a clan conflict. Discover the details and the UK government's response.

UK Couple on Hunger Strike in Iran Jail: Son's Plea

Lindsay and Craig Foreman mark a birthday in an Iranian prison. Their son Joe reveals they are on hunger strike, having 'lost all hope' after nearly a year detained on 'ludicrous' spying charges.

Sophie tours historic UK-built gunboat in Peru

The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Peru, touring the historic BAP America gunboat built in Birkenhead and meeting indigenous women leaders. Discover the royal tour's focus on defence ties and environmental action.

Peru bus crash kills 37 in ravine plunge

At least 37 dead after a passenger bus falls 200m into a ravine in southern Peru. The tragic incident highlights the country's ongoing road safety crisis. Read the full report.

Ancient civilisation's climate survival secrets revealed

Groundbreaking archaeological research reveals how the Norte Chico civilisation of Peru adapted their society and agriculture to withstand catastrophic climate change, offering lessons for modern environmental challenges.

Peru severs diplomatic relations with Mexico

Peru has dramatically severed diplomatic relations with Mexico after the Mexican government granted asylum to Peru's former prime minister, escalating a bitter political dispute between the Latin American nations.

Peru recalls ambassador from Mexico in diplomatic crisis

Peru has dramatically withdrawn its ambassador from Mexico in a deepening diplomatic crisis, accusing Mexico of repeatedly interfering in its internal affairs by granting political asylum to a former official.

Pregnant Brit faces 12 years in Peru prison

Bella Hounsell, 23, from Gloucestershire, arrested at Lima airport with 3kg of cocaine while 12 weeks pregnant, claims she was forced into being a drug mule.

Peruvian MP in pedicure scandal during official meeting

A Peruvian congresswoman has ignited public outrage after being photographed receiving a pedicure from her parliamentary adviser during a legislative session, raising serious questions about professionalism and misuse of public funds.

Nationals hire Blake Butera as youngest MLB manager

In a groundbreaking move, the Washington Nationals have named 31-year-old Blake Butera as their new manager, making him the youngest active skipper in Major League Baseball and signalling a dramatic shift in leadership strategy.

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