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3,800-year-old city in Peru exposes a mysterious civilisation that thrived in one of the harshest deserts on Earth

The desert doesn’t usually give things back easily. Wind scrapes away at the surface, heat bends the horizon, and whatever once stood there tends to stay buried for good. Yet in the dry hills of Peru, something unexpected has surfaced. Discovered in 2025, the site known as Peñico is already…

The Times of India

Defiant Senegal parade AFCON trophy despite being stripped of title

Lions of Teranga celebrate Africa Cup of Nations success before Peru friendly win as they fight controversial CAF ruling

Evening Standard

Senegal present Afcon trophy in front of fans despite being stripped of title

Players paraded the trophy at the Stade de France ahead of a friendly against Peru, though controversy remains after the Lions of Teranga were stripped of the title earlier this month amid a legal appeal

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We’re travel experts. These are the best June holiday destinations you wouldn’t expect

If you’re planning an early summer trip, these less crowded destinations are ideal

The Independent UK

The five travel destinations for summer you probably haven’t considered yet

From Romania to Peru, these are the destinations you might not have considered for June

The Independent UK

Military plane carrying troops crashes in Colombia: Death toll climbs to 66, many injured

A Colombian Air Force Hercules C-130 plane crash near the Peruvian border has claimed 66 lives, with many more injured. The aircraft reportedly struck a tree during takeoff, leading to a devastating fire and detonation of onboard explosives. Local residents were the first responders, aiding injured soldiers before military vehicles…

The Times of India

Colombian military Hercules plane with 110 soldiers on board erupts in flames after crash — watch

A Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 aircraft carrying approximately 110 soldiers crashed in southern Colombia near the Peruvian border. The accident occurred during takeoff from Puerto Leguizamo, with video footage showing the plane engulfed in flames. The exact number of victims and the cause of the crash are still under investigation.

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Christian Meier Mourns Through Music, Mexican Fusions and an Isolated California Hideaway - INTERVIEW

Peruvian superstar Christian Meier did not begin talking about his new album. Así es la ley with release dates or strategy. He began with loss and ended falling in love again with solitude and directing, far far away from the telenovelas that made him an icon among Latinos.

Latin Times

Pre-Inca culture acquired Amazonian parrots from hundreds of miles away to use their feathers to decorate the dead, new analysis reveals

Centuries before the Inca emerged, Amazonian parrots were carried alive across the Andes and raised in captivity on Peru's coast for their vibrant feathers.

LiveScience

Children among 33 injured in Peru nightclub bombing

At least five of the injured victims are in a serious condition

The Independent UK

Peruvian state responsible for mother’s death in forced sterilisation, court rules

Landmark ruling in Celia Ramos case finds 310,000 women, most Indigenous, were targeted in brutal 1990s campaign

The Guardian - UK

Peru ordered to pay reparations for forced sterilization death of mom-of-three

Celia Ramos was only 34 when she died, leaving behind three daughters in her Andean village

The Independent UK

The ousting of Peru’s president points to a deeper crisis

Peru’s interim president José Jerí was censured and removed by the country’s congress in February after just four months on the job. He was ousted for ethical failures following several scandals and replaced by current interim president José María Balcázar.

The Conversation

UK Cracks Down on Student Visas from Sudan, Cameroon, Peru and Myanmar

The UK has imposed an 'emergency brake' on most student visas and skilled work permits from Sudan, Cameroon, Peru, Myanmar and Afghanistan amid claims of widespread asylum system abuse.

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Three days, a Rolleiflex camera and 2,000 frames: the shoot that defined master photographer Irving Penn

How an impulsive detour to the Peruvian Andes produced one of the 20th century's most important portrait series.

Euronews

Peru under state of emergency after El Niño floods hit Arequipa

Flooding tied to El Niño Costero devastates Peru, killing dozens and damaging hundreds of kilometres of roads as a nationwide emergency speeds relief.

The Guardian - UK

Riding the wave: can surf tourism save Peru’s ancient reed-boat fishing culture?

As fish stocks dwindle, surf tourism may offer a lifeline to traditional caballitos de totora fishers, whose vessels are thought to be among the first ever used to ride waves

Reason

Peru's Marxist President Changes His Mind, Doesn't Make Hernando de Soto Prime Minister

The libertarian-leaning economist warns of the coming “Venezuelization” of Peru.

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What really happened between Amouranth and Nick Lee in that Peru hotel fight? Viral livestream controversy explained

Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa and Nick Lee went viral after a February 23, 2026 livestream from a hotel in Peru showed them arguing over a laptop. Both accused each other of serious actions during the heated exchange. The video spread quickly on X, drawing major attention. This marks another public dispute…

The Independent UK

Father and son killed by mudslide in Peru as floods affect thousands of homes in southern provinces

Peruvian authorities say intense rains in the south have triggered deadly mudslides and major damage in the city of Arequipa

Evening Standard

Seven children, including a three-year-old, killed in horror helicopter crash in Peru

The Peruvian Air Force has said it joins the nation in mourning following the horrifying incident

The Independent UK

Illegal gold mining surges into new parts of Peru’s Amazon, threatening rivers and lives

Illegal gold mining is spreading into new parts of Peru’s Amazon, and experts say it is driving a growing environmental and health crisis

The Guardian - UK

Why are homegrown apples in the UK more expensive than imported bananas?

From flooding in Peru to the fight for fair wages, a lot more goes into the price of fruit than what supermarkets charge consumers for

Cinemablend

I Didn’t Have Paddington Presenting A Trophy At An Awards Show On My Bingo Card (But I Love It)

This may be the cutest moment from awards season thus far.

The Guardian - UK

Leftist who defended child marriage elected as Peru’s interim president

José María Balcázar, who argued ban should be limited to under-14s, replaces José Jerí who was voted out after a scandal

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