Chile bans mobile phones in classrooms from 2026
Chile joins France and China in banning smartphones from schools to boost learning and wellbeing. Education Minister hails 'cultural change'. Read the full story.
Category : Search result: Chile mine collapse
Chile's Atacama Desert astronomy under threat from energy project
Leading astronomers warn a major renewable energy complex near Chile's Paranal Observatory poses an 'imminent threat' to global astronomy. Discover the battle to preserve one of Earth's last dark sky sanctuaries.
Worker killed, teen injured in Brisbane wall collapse
A man has died and a 19-year-old was seriously injured after a retaining wall collapsed at a West End industrial site. Emergency crews worked for over an hour to free the trapped teenager.
Brit OAP Trapped in Chile Prison Over Drug Haul
William Eastment, 79, remains in notorious Santiago prison after alleged £200k meth discovery. His bail hopes dashed as prosecutors extend investigation.
Brit backpacker dies in Chile Patagonia storm horror
British backpacker Victoria Bond died in a freak Patagonia blizzard. Survivors reveal the full horror of 120mph winds and -5C temperatures. Read their harrowing story.
Brits brave hurricane snowstorm in Chile to save friend
Cornwall hikers describe battling a 120mph Patagonia blizzard in a desperate attempt to save their friend, Victoria Bond, who tragically died on the mountain.
British woman dies in Patagonia mountain blizzard
A 40-year-old British PR worker from Cornwall tragically died of hypothermia after being caught in a 120mph blizzard while hiking in Chile's Torres del Paine.
Chinese man injured by land mine on Thai-Cambodia border
A Chinese national was wounded by a land mine while allegedly crossing illegally from Cambodia into Thailand, reigniting a dispute between the nations over new mine placements. Read the full report.
Peru declares emergency over migrant influx from Chile
Peru declares a state of emergency on its southern border as Venezuelan migrants flee Chile amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment and political threats. Read the full analysis.
Cult 80s Sci-Fi 'Enemy Mine' on Film4 Tonight
Rediscover the 1985 sci-fi cult classic 'Enemy Mine' on Film4. Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett Jr star in this story of enemies forced into an alliance. Don't miss it!
Adani ends legal fight against activist Ben Pennings
Environmental campaigner Ben Pennings declares victory as Adani ends its five-year legal pursuit. A landmark case for protest rights and corporate accountability in the UK.
Stunning New Image of Cosmic Butterfly Nebula Revealed
A telescope in Chile captures a breathtaking new image of the Butterfly Nebula, a cosmic wonder 2,500 light-years away. Discover the science behind this stellar phenomenon.
Police end mine shaft search for missing Gus Lamont
Police have finished searching remote mine shafts for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont in South Australia's Mid North. The boy vanished two months ago. Follow for updates.
British hiker dies in Patagonia snowstorm
Victoria Bond from Cornwall died in a severe Chile snowstorm. Read the tragic story of the rescue attempt and the survivor's account of grief and guilt.
BBC's Civilisations: Ancient Collapse Mirrors Modern Crisis
New BBC series Civilisations: Rise and Fall examines four ancient societies' collapse through contemporary lens. Streaming now on BBC iPlayer.
Yorkshire mine axes UK miners, hires Belarus workers
Anglo American faces backlash for cutting British jobs at the Woodsmith Mine while employing workers from Belarus, a sanctioned state. Local leaders demand answers.
Police search mine shafts for missing Gus Lamont
Police intensify the search for four-year-old Gus Lamont, who vanished from his grandparents' remote station two months ago. New efforts focus on remote mine shafts. Follow for updates.
New 3-day mine shaft search for missing Gus Lamont, 4
Police begin a crucial 3-day search of six mine shafts for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont. Follow the latest developments in the ongoing investigation.
British survivors detail Chile park disaster failings
Exclusive accounts from British survivors of the Patagonia blizzard that killed five tourists reveal alleged systemic failings by park authorities and inadequate emergency response.
Norfolk village homes collapsing into sea
Hemsby residents watch their properties vanish as coastal erosion accelerates. Meet the retirees who bought doomed cliffside homes despite the clear danger.
Spain mine collapse: Two dead, rescue underway
A major rescue operation is underway in Spain after a mine collapse killed at least two workers. Emergency teams are searching for others trapped underground in the Vega de Rengos mine.
Cornwall Woman Dies in Chile Blizzard During Trek
Victoria Bond, 40, from Cornwall perished in Torres del Paine snowstorm. Survivor describes 'suffocating' conditions as investigation launched into park safety. Read the full story.
British hiker killed in Chile Patagonia snowstorm
A British tourist was among five killed in a severe Patagonia snowstorm. Get the latest on this tragedy and other top stories from our Bulletin PM briefing.
British woman killed in Patagonia snowstorm
Tributes pour in for Victoria Bond, a PR consultant from Cornwall, who died in a freak snowstorm in Chilean Patagonia. Her friend remembers her as a 'star'.
British woman among 5 killed in Patagonia blizzard
Cornwall-based PR worker Victoria Bond, former aide to Cheryl Cole, tragically died in 120mph Patagonia blizzard. Read the full story of the rescue mission and ongoing safety review.
US Ambassador: Gold Mine Delays Harm NI Reputation
US Ambassador Warren Stephens warns that delays to the Dalradian gold mine project are damaging Northern Ireland's reputation and preventing major investment and job creation.
Brit Woman Killed in Patagonia Snowstorm
Cornwall woman Victoria Bond died in a 120mph Patagonia snowstorm during her 'trip of a lifetime'. Five bodies recovered from Torres del Paine National Park.
Five dead in Chile snowstorm as global tensions rise
Five dead in a Chile snowstorm, a Russian missile attack in Ukraine, and a popular holiday island banning private beaches. Stay informed on today's global events.
Brit Among 5 Killed in Patagonia Blizzard
British PR executive Victoria Bond tragically died in a 120mph Patagonia snowstorm. Learn about her life and the details of the disaster that claimed five lives.
Brit woman killed in 120mph Patagonia snowstorm
Cornwall PR Victoria Bond tragically died in a 120mph blizzard in Chile's Torres del Paine. Five tourists lost their lives in the horror storm. Read the full story.
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