Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet ends her bid to be the first woman to lead the United Nations.
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Governments brace for historic El Nino impacts on global weather extremes
Sri Lanka earmarks $14m to fight severe drought, offering families 75 litres of water every two-three days.
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Torrential rains flood homes and roads across Lima, Peru
Heavy rains have flooded oads in Lima, while river overflows, landslides, and road closures continue to affect Peru.
Published On 17 Aug 2026
Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru, Argentina and Uruguay in November
The pontiff’s first Latin America trip will take him back to Peru, where he spent decades as a missionary and bishop.
From: NewsFeed
Thirteen dead in Peruvian tourist plane crash over Nazca Lines
Footage shows firefighters dousing the wreckage of a crashed tourist aircraft in southern Peru.
Published On 2 Aug 2026
Peruvian plane crash kills 13, including European tourists
Those killed include 11 passengers and two pilots flying over the famous archaeological site, recognised by UNESCO.
Peru’s ex-president Humala released after conviction overturned
Humala and his wife were sentenced to 15 years last year after being convicted of money laundering.
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‘Strategic partner’: Peru’s Fujimori plans to intensify ties with the US
Peru’s newly inaugurated president indicates her government will join Trump’s Shield of the Americas coalition.
From: NewsFeed
Protests in Lima as Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president
Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru’s president amid protests and promises to crackdown on crime.
Published On 29 Jul 2026
Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president after narrow election win
Fujimori takes office promising an iron-fisted crackdown on crime, as critics fear a return to her father’s tactics.
From: Inside Story
Will Peru’s new leader Keiko Fujimori reject her father’s legacy?
Keiko Fujimori was elected president and many people are sceptical she will be able to unite Peru as promised.
Published On 27 Jul 2026
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