Chile

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‘Parade of the Galaxies’ brings Star Wars fans to Santiago streets

Hundreds of Star Wars fans gathered in Santiago on Saturday for the second “Parade of the Galaxies,” celebrating the iconic saga with elaborate costumes and performances.

19/05/2025

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Star Wars fans flock to Santiago to celebrate 'May the Fourth'

The Force was strong in Santiago on Sunday as fans gathered to celebrate Star Wars Day, the annual tribute to the legendary film series.

05/05/2025

Chile

Chile issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake

The epicentre of the quake was several hundred kilometres off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina, according to the United States Geological Survey.

02/05/2025

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Humpback whale swallows, then releases, kayaker in Chilean Patagonia

A humpback whale briefly swallowed kayaker Adrián Simancas in the Chilean Patagonia before releasing him unharmed.

13/02/2025

Peru

Large waves kill three along South American coastline

Fishing boats capsized along the Peruvian coastline as waves were reported to be as high as four metres. Dozens of ports also had to be closed.

30/12/2024

Destinations

Inside Chile’s new sustainable tourism model to avoid overtourism

Chile is promoting environmentally-conscious tourism that benefits both nature and local communities.

22/11/2024

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Mapuche clash with police during annual Santiago rally

Hundreds of Mapuche Indigenous people and supporters marched in Santiago, Chile, to mark 532 years since Columbus arrived in the Americas.

14/10/2024

Nature

Italian men sued for suspected rare cacti smuggling from Chile

An Italian conservation organisation is suing two people at the centre of a cacti smuggling lawsuit for damaging its work to support biodiversity.

29/06/2024

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Thousands of skateboarders take to the streets of Chile's capital

The reason? To celebrate World Skateboarding Day. Weekend saw the streets of the Chilean capital, Santiago, come alive with the energy of thousands of skateboarders.

24/06/2024

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Fatal train collision near Santiago, Chile

At least two people died and nine were injured in a head-on collision between two trains near Santiago.

20/06/2024

Business

BHP drops Anglo American takeover bid as shareholder support ebbs

BHP's bids have been called "unattractive" by Anglo American, who has said that they expose its shareholders to undue risk and uncertainty.

30/05/2024

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WATCH: Thousands protest in Chile demanding social reform

Thousands of Chileans demonstrated in Santiago on Thursday.

12/04/2024

Markets

Copper-bottomed deal for investors as metal climbs to record high

Supply fears and soaring demand have both contributed to surging copper prices, which is also considered an indicator of overall economic health.

12/04/2024

Space

Astronomers discover what could be universe's brightest object

Astronomers say the quasar, which has a black hole at its heart, is devouring the equivalent of a sun day.

19/02/2024

World News

Chile's former president Sebastián Piñera dies in helicopter crash

Serving as president from 2010 to 2014 and again from 2018 to 2022, Piñera led the South American nation during moments of crisis

06/02/2024

Chile

At least 112 dead in Chile after forest fires ravage the country

Chile’s President Gabriel Boric warned that the number of victims might rise as rescue services go through the homes that have collapsed because of the flames.

05/02/2024

Chile

Dozens killed in Chile as forest fires rage in densely populated areas

President Gabriel Boric warned that the death toll could worsen as four large fires burn in the region of Valparaiso, where firefighters have struggled to reach the most threatened neighbourhoods.

04/02/2024

Nature

Chile and Palau first countries to ratify High Seas Treaty

Around 1 per cent of the ocean beyond countries’ maritime borders is currently protected.

23/01/2024

Eco-Innovation

Sun, wind and desert salts: Inside Chile's renewable energy laboratory

The solar thermal tower Cerro Dominador has become a symbol of Chile’s energy revolution against climate change.

21/12/2023

Travel News

Chilean glacier permanently closed to hikers after ice chunk falls off

Local guides says the closure of Patagonia's Exploradores glacier is an 'economic and emotional blow'.

08/11/2023