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Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13

A small tourist plane crashed over Peru’s Nazca Lines on Saturday, killing all 13 people on board. Authorities say the cause and passenger identities are not yet clear.

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Peru ex-president Humala freed after corruption conviction overturned

Peru's constitutional court overturned former president Ollanta Humala's 15-year corruption sentence, leading to his release from jail in Lima on Friday night.

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Chile captures fugitive convicted in Victor Jara murder

Police in Chile say they have captured Nelson Haase, convicted of kidnapping and murdering singer Victor Jara under Augusto Pinochet, after he fled in 2023.

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Milei calls Lula a 'thief' and 'convict' as Brazil recalls envoy

Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina after Javier Milei called Lula a “thief” and a “convict” at a São Paulo rally backing Flávio Bolsonaro.

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Venezuelan men sue firms that flew them to El Salvador prison

Venezuelan men deported to El Salvador are suing CSI Aviation and GlobalX, alleging the aviation firms helped carry out unlawful flights to Cecot.

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Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13

A small tourist plane crashed over Peru’s Nazca Lines on Saturday, killing all 13 people on board. Authorities say the cause and passenger identities are not yet clear.

2 min read

Peru ex-president Humala freed after corruption conviction overturned

Peru's constitutional court overturned former president Ollanta Humala's 15-year corruption sentence, leading to his release from jail in Lima on Friday night.

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Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala speaks in front of a number of microphones

Chile captures fugitive convicted in Victor Jara murder

Police in Chile say they have captured Nelson Haase, convicted of kidnapping and murdering singer Victor Jara under Augusto Pinochet, after he fled in 2023.

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Guitar with a picture of Victor Jara and a quote in Spanish held up during a demonstration in Santiago in 2019

Milei calls Lula a 'thief' and 'convict' as Brazil recalls envoy

Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina after Javier Milei called Lula a “thief” and a “convict” at a São Paulo rally backing Flávio Bolsonaro.

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Argentine President Javier Milei holds hands aloft with Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Both men are wearing suits and smiling as they appear at a campaign event.

Venezuelan men sue firms that flew them to El Salvador prison

Venezuelan men deported to El Salvador are suing CSI Aviation and GlobalX, alleging the aviation firms helped carry out unlawful flights to Cecot.

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Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13

A small tourist plane crashed over Peru’s Nazca Lines on Saturday, killing all 13 people on board. Authorities say the cause and passenger identities are not yet clear.

2 min read

Peru ex-president Humala freed after corruption conviction overturned

Peru's constitutional court overturned former president Ollanta Humala's 15-year corruption sentence, leading to his release from jail in Lima on Friday night.

4 min read

Chile captures fugitive convicted in Victor Jara murder

Police in Chile say they have captured Nelson Haase, convicted of kidnapping and murdering singer Victor Jara under Augusto Pinochet, after he fled in 2023.

3 min read

Milei calls Lula a 'thief' and 'convict' as Brazil recalls envoy

Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina after Javier Milei called Lula a “thief” and a “convict” at a São Paulo rally backing Flávio Bolsonaro.

3 min read

Venezuelan men sue firms that flew them to El Salvador prison

Venezuelan men deported to El Salvador are suing CSI Aviation and GlobalX, alleging the aviation firms helped carry out unlawful flights to Cecot.

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Families still search for loved ones a month after Venezuela quakes

A month after twin earthquakes hit Venezuela on 24 June, families in La Guaira are still searching rubble for loved ones as the death toll exceeds 5,300.

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Rescue workers amidst rubble after an earthquake in Turkey, capturing resilience and teamwork.

Ferry with 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, eight rescued

A ferry carrying 116 passengers has sunk off the coast of Guyana near Iron Punt. Eight people have been rescued as search efforts continue.

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Sinaloa cartel co-founder Zambada sentenced to life in US prison

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was sentenced to life in prison and ordered to pay $15bn after pleading guilty to drug smuggling and conspiracy charges.

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Zambada, in a blue golf shirt, is helped off a small plane while being taken into custody in July 2024

Chinese Graduate Zhang Zhidong Accused as Mexico’s Fentanyl Kingpin

Zhang Zhidong, a Chinese graduate, is accused of orchestrating fentanyl precursor supply chains from China to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel. Arrested in 2024, escaped, recaptured, and extradited, he awaits trial in the US for drug trafficking and money laundering.

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A police mugshot showing three images of Zhang Zhidong, one facing forward, one facing to the left and one facing to the right. He has short dark hair and is wearing a beige polo shirt. There are lines on the wall behind him indicating height. Zhang is about 175cm tall.

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Exceeds 4,300 as Recovery Challenges Mount

Venezuela’s twin earthquakes have killed over 4,300 and injured nearly 17,000. Recovery efforts face major challenges amid calls for international financial aid and release of frozen assets.

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Rescuers work atop the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira following the twin earthquakes in Venezuela last month

12-Year-Old Girl Survives Venezuela Quake on Ketchup and Cheese

A 12-year-old girl named Fabiana survived over 30 hours trapped under rubble after Venezuela's twin earthquakes, sustaining only a fractured foot and minor injuries. The disaster has claimed 3,342 lives with many still missing.

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Urban earthquake aftermath showing destroyed buildings, rubble, and a pillow amidst debris, conveying devastation.

Rodríguez Defends Venezuela’s Earthquake Response Amid Rising Death Toll

Venezuela’s interim president defends the emergency response to deadly earthquakes that killed over 3,300 people, assuring no social unrest despite public anger. Rescue efforts continue amid rising casualties and challenges in identifying victims.

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A person stands on a beach in Venezuela with destroyed apartment buildings and collapsed structures in the background

Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13

Peru ex-president Humala freed after corruption conviction overturned

Chile captures fugitive convicted in Victor Jara murder

Milei calls Lula a 'thief' and 'convict' as Brazil recalls envoy

Venezuelan men sue firms that flew them to El Salvador prison

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Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13

Peru ex-president Humala freed after corruption conviction overturned

Chile captures fugitive convicted in Victor Jara murder

Milei calls Lula a 'thief' and 'convict' as Brazil recalls envoy

Venezuelan men sue firms that flew them to El Salvador prison

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Chile captures fugitive convicted in Victor Jara murder

Milei calls Lula a 'thief' and 'convict' as Brazil recalls envoy

Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13

Peru ex-president Humala freed after corruption conviction overturned

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Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13

Peru ex-president Humala freed after corruption conviction overturned

Chile captures fugitive convicted in Victor Jara murder

Milei calls Lula a 'thief' and 'convict' as Brazil recalls envoy

Venezuelan men sue firms that flew them to El Salvador prison

Families still search for loved ones a month after Venezuela quakes

Ferry with 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, eight rescued

Sinaloa cartel co-founder Zambada sentenced to life in US prison

Chinese Graduate Zhang Zhidong Accused as Mexico’s Fentanyl Kingpin

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Exceeds 4,300 as Recovery Challenges Mount

12-Year-Old Girl Survives Venezuela Quake on Ketchup and Cheese

Rodríguez Defends Venezuela’s Earthquake Response Amid Rising Death Toll