A US teacher suffered a broken neck in a horrific Peru bike crash moments after a lightning bolt killed his friend. James Fernandez remains in critical condition as family faces huge medical bills.
Yuri Botelho, 36, died after being struck by lightning while descending a mountain near Machu Picchu. His friend was critically injured. A GoFundMe supports his family.
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.
Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo sentenced to 11.5 years for conspiracy. Read the full story on the political crisis and diplomatic fallout.
Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo receives 11-year prison sentence for rebellion after attempting to dissolve Congress. Read the full story of his dramatic downfall.
Australia's parliament passes landmark environmental laws, creating a federal EPA and streamlining project approvals. A balanced win for both business and conservation.
Former Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra sentenced to 14 years in prison for taking bribes during his time as governor. Discover the full details of the corruption scandal.
In 1939, five-year-old Lina Medina became the world's youngest confirmed mother. Her extraordinary case remains one of medicine's greatest mysteries. Discover the untold story.
The Duchess of Edinburgh confronts her fears during a jungle trek in Peru, encountering the world's largest tarantula while on a 10-day diplomatic tour of South and Central America.
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.
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.
From the devastating trail of Hurricane Milton across Florida to the dramatic prison release of Peru's former president, witness Friday's most powerful visual stories that captured the world's attention.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
US states and cities are mounting a formidable defence against Donald Trump's planned assault on climate policies, vowing to protect environmental regulations through legal battles and local action.
The Biden administration imposes strict new pollution limits on liquefied natural gas terminals, targeting harmful emissions that disproportionately affect local communities.
Bella Culley, 24, from County Durham, reveals her harrowing experience as a cocaine mule in Peru after being manipulated by a holiday romance. Now serving 11 years in prison, she shares her cautionary tale.
Exclusive investigation reveals the internal turmoil within Australia's Labor Party as they strike a contentious environmental agreement that threatens to divide the government and alienate their core supporters.
Controversial reforms to Australia's EPBC Act grant unprecedented powers to fossil fuel projects and water resource management, drawing fierce criticism from environmental groups and scientists.
Australia's flagship environmental legislation is under fire as new analysis reveals alarming biodiversity decline despite conservation efforts. Experts warn urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible ecological damage.
The Prince of Wales joins forces with global celebrities including Shawn Mendes to support Rio's Prince, the rescued penguin turned climate ambassador, in a groundbreaking environmental initiative at a British museum.
UK households face unexpected penalties for improper coffee disposal. Discover the environmental regulations that could see you fined for what goes down your sink.
Peruvian government imposes 30-day state of emergency after massive youth-led protests turn violent in Lima. Gen Z demonstrators demand economic justice as police deploy tear gas and make arrests.
Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy warns of catastrophic damage to Epping Forest's ancient ecosystem as thousands flock to sunbathe, raising urgent questions about environmental protection in Britain's green spaces.
Exclusive investigation reveals how predominantly Latino communities in Houston's Harris County face environmental injustice as federal regulators fail to enforce pollution controls at hazardous chemical facilities.
A tribute to the pioneering deep ecologist and Buddhist scholar Joanna Macy, whose revolutionary 'Work That Reconnects' inspired millions to transform despair into ecological action.
New data reveals England's water quality has reached its lowest point on record, with sewage pollution incidents soaring and environmental standards collapsing across the board.