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.
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.
Brits nearing retirement can boost their State Pension by nearly £700 annually by deferring claims. Discover if this little-known DWP option is right for you.
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.
The Philippines government has declared a nationwide state of emergency following the devastating impact of Typhoon Kalmaegi, with the confirmed death toll climbing to 47 and rescue operations continuing across affected regions.
Governor Tate Reeves announces emergency measures as Mississippi faces unprecedented agricultural devastation, with farmers reporting near-total crop losses following extreme weather conditions.
Federal disaster response agency FEMA confronts a severe financial crisis as extreme weather events escalate across multiple US states, prompting emergency declarations and political controversy.
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.
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.
A Delta Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles made an emergency return after an emergency slide detached from the aircraft shortly after takeoff, prompting aviation safety concerns.
A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.
A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.
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.
Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Reykjavik to New York feared for their lives when an engine failure forced an emergency return to Iceland. Exclusive passenger accounts reveal the heart-stopping moments as the aircraft shuddered and plunged
Peruvian armed forces join police patrols in Lima and Callao as government declares 60-day state of emergency to combat soaring homicide rates and organised crime.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Atlanta diverted to Albuquerque after a flight attendant suffered a serious medical emergency, with passengers rallying to assist the stricken crew member.
Stunning photographic essay reveals the harsh reality of workers harvesting seabird droppings from treacherous Pacific islands for global agriculture.
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC made an emergency landing in Omaha after crew declared a mid-air emergency, with passengers reporting oxygen masks deploying and moments of panic aboard.