Rare Mayan Mosaic Board Game Discovered
Archaeologists in Guatemala have uncovered a unique 4th-century mosaic board game, offering fresh insights into ancient Mayan culture and gaming practices. Discover the details.
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Unique Ancient Maya Board Game Discovered
Archaeologists in Guatemala discover a first-of-its-kind mosaic board game from the 4th century AD, shedding new light on ancient Maya gaming and culture. Read the full story.
Mexico Pilgrims, Chile Election Top Latin America Photos
This week's top photos capture Mexico's Guadalupe feast day pilgrims, Chile's presidential election result, and Guatemala burying attack victims. View the powerful gallery curated by AP photographer Esteban Félix.
Miss Intercontinental Guatemala Raquel Escalante dies aged 28
Guatemalan TV host and former Miss Intercontinental, Raquel Escalante, has died at 28 following a public battle with cervical cancer. Read her inspiring story.
TV presenter Raquel Escalante dies aged 28
Former Miss Guatemala Intercontinental and beloved TV host Raquel Escalante has died from cervical cancer at 28. Tributes pour in for the star who documented her journey.
Star Wars Filming Location Tikal: A Jungle Adventure
Explore Guatemala's Tikal National Park, a stunning Star Wars filming location teeming with monkeys, jaguars and ancient Mayan pyramids. Discover why this £15 adventure is a must-see.
Celebrity Race Halted by Guatemala Protests
Celebrity Race Across The World was thrown into chaos as political unrest in Guatemala forced two pairs to pause their race. Find out how the stars handled the unprecedented situation.
Celebrity Race Across the World halted in Guatemala
Roman Kemp and Anita Rani's progress was paused as national protests blocked major highways in Guatemala, creating chaos for the BBC show. Discover how the drama unfolded.
Egypt's 'Area 51': Colossal T-Shaped Labyrinth Found
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery reveals a massive T-shaped underground structure in Egypt, drawing comparisons to secret military bases and ancient mysteries.
Guatemala declares state of siege over MS-13 violence
Guatemala imposes emergency measures in border regions following brutal MS-13 murders, as Central America's gang crisis deepens and migration pressures mount.
Gaza's ancient history systematically destroyed in conflict
Exclusive investigation reveals the catastrophic loss of Gaza's priceless archaeological heritage, from Bronze Age settlements to Roman ruins, as modern conflict erases millennia of human history.
Guatemala declares calamity as storm approaches
Central America braces for severe flooding as Tropical Storm Pilar approaches, prompting emergency measures across Guatemala and neighbouring nations.
Karnak Temple's 4,000-year secret revealed
Groundbreaking archaeological research uncovers the true purpose behind Egypt's magnificent Karnak Temple complex, revealing it was dedicated to the supreme god Amun-Ra as a monumental power centre.
Trump considered sending asylum seekers to Guatemala
Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump allegedly considered redirecting asylum seekers to Guatemala in radical immigration policy shift that would have upended international refugee protocols.
Court enables Trump to deport migrant children from Guatemala
A landmark US court ruling has granted the Trump administration unprecedented power to deport unaccompanied Guatemalan and Venezuelan migrant children, overturning decades of protective policy and igniting a fierce legal and humanitarian debate.
Cruise Line Cancels Stop Over 'Imminent Kidnapping' Threat
Norwegian Cruise Line makes urgent itinerary change, cancelling all stops in Guatemala due to a severe UK Foreign Office warning of an imminent kidnapping risk to tourists. Passengers left scrambling.
Chilean Mummies Predate Egypt's by 1,000 Years
Groundbreaking archaeological research reveals the Chinchorro people of Chile created the world's first mummies using sophisticated smoke-drying techniques a millennium before ancient Egyptians.
Trump deported Honduran children to Guatemala, reports reveal
Exclusive report reveals a Trump-era policy saw over 60 Honduran minors deported to Guatemala instead of their home country, sparking a major humanitarian and legal outcry.
US Sends Honduran Child Asylum Seekers to Guatemala
The Trump administration has begun sending Honduran asylum-seeking children to Guatemala under a controversial new agreement, a move decried by critics as a severe threat to child welfare and due process.
NY halts Hyundai business over child labour scandal
New York Governor Kathy Hochul takes a stand against Hyundai's alleged use of child labour in its US supply chain, suspending all state business with the automotive giant pending a thorough investigation.
US Judge Blocks Trump's Guatemala Asylum Deal
A US federal judge has struck down a controversial Trump-era agreement that forced migrants to seek asylum in Guatemala instead of the US, branding the policy 'deficient and absurd'.
US Judge Blocks Deportation of Guatemalan Child Migrants
A US federal judge has issued a temporary block on the deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan migrant children, citing grave humanitarian concerns and potential rights violations under a Trump-era policy.
Judge Blocks Mass Deportation of Guatemalan Children
A US federal judge has issued a temporary block on the deportation of unaccompanied Guatemalan minors, citing 'shocking' conditions and potential violation of their legal rights. The ruling challenges the Biden administration's expedited removal procedure
Biblical-Era Weapon Factory Discovered in Israel
A stunning archaeological discovery in Israel's Jordan Valley has uncovered a 'flint blade factory' dating back to the early Biblical era. Experts reveal this site, active 3,000 years ago, produced deadly stone weapons potentially used by the Israelites,
Lost Maya Megalopolis & Superhighways Discovered in Jungle
A groundbreaking LiDAR survey has revealed a sprawling, interconnected network of nearly 1,000 Maya settlements, including 417 cities, linked by 110 miles of ancient superhighways. This discovery in northern Guatemala rewrites the history of the ancient c
Neanderthal-Human Mating Rewrites History 250,000 Years Back
Groundbreaking DNA analysis reveals our human ancestors interbred with Neanderthals a staggering 250,000 years ago, forcing a complete rethink of our evolutionary timeline and the resilience of Neanderthal DNA in modern humans.
Ancient Crucifixion Cross With Mystery Text Found In Desert
A 1,500-year-old lead cross, depicting Christ's crucifixion and bearing a cryptic Greek inscription, has been discovered by a hiker in the remote Israeli desert, leaving archaeologists baffled.
Lost Ancient City Discovered in Amazon Jungle
Archaeologists have made a staggering discovery in the Colombian Amazon, unearthing a vast ancient city complete with mysterious earthworks and a network of roads, challenging everything we thought we knew about pre-Hispanic civilisations.
Earliest written reference to Moses found in Egypt
A groundbreaking discovery in Egypt has uncovered the oldest written reference to Moses, shedding new light on biblical history and archaeology.
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