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‘I was censored for a long time’: the woman who photographed Chile’s sex workers and dissidents

From brothels to boxing rings, Paz Errázuriz’s tender images always challenged the Pinochet dictatorship. Now 81 years old – and ahead of a UK show – the spiky-haired artist recounts a career spent on the fringes

The Guardian - UK

Mining companies are pumping seawater into the driest place on Earth. But has the damage been done?

In Chile’s drought-stricken Atacama desert, Indigenous people say desalination plants cannot counter the impact of intensive lithium and copper mining on local water sources

The Guardian - UK

Photos capture Chileans devotion and celebration for patron saint Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Drawn by faith, Chileans made their way to the sacred sanctuary in La Tirana, on the outskirts of Santiago. Built on ground once hallowed by Chile’s fight for freedom, the shrine honors the Virgen del Carmen or Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the nation’s patron saint, whose feast day, July…

The Independent UK

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Who was on the Southend airport plane crash? What we know as first victim named and four deaths confirmed

Friends of the Chilean nurse Maria Fernanda Rojaz Ortiz said she was the ‘kindest soul’ and that she ‘didn't have a single bad bone in her body’

The Independent UK

Snow covers the SOAR Telescope in Chile | Space photo of the day for July 14, 2025

An unexpected dusting high in the Andes mountains caused some concern.

Space

Firefighters rescue dozens from burning high rise in Santiago

Firefighters in Chile’s capital have rescued over 100 people from a high-rise fire

The Independent UK

Melting glaciers and ice caps could unleash wave of volcanic eruptions, study says

Research in Chile suggests climate crisis makes eruptions more likely and explosive, and warns of Antarctica risk

The Guardian - UK

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Rare form of leprosy infected people in Americas before European arrival, 4,000-year-old bones suggest

Roughly 4,000-year-old bones from Chile contain genetic evidence of leprosy, suggesting that a rare form of the bacteria that causes the disease may have been circulating in the Americas and long before the Europeans arrived.

LiveScience

Rare snowfall in Atacama Desert forces the world's most powerful radio telescope into 'survival mode'

The ALMA radio telescope array in the Atacama Desert temporarily halted operations after a rare snowfall blanketed the base camp last week.

Space

Record Cold Grips Argentina, Chile And Uruguay

A polar air mass has brought record low temperatures to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, causing at least 15 deaths and forcing governments to restrict gas supplies and activate emergency shelters.

International Business Times

Chile Cuts Up To 70% Of Red Tape, Promises Streamlined Mining Approvals

Chile's Congress has passed a long-awaited mining regulation reform to cut permitting times drastically. The reform is expected to boost investor confidence in the world's top copper producer and second-largest lithium supplier.

Benzinga

US teen pilot detained in Antarctica during attempt to fly solo to all seven continents

Ethan Guo, 19, has been accused by Chile of submitting a false flight plan and landing in Antarctica without permission

The Independent UK

Weather tracker: Temperatures plunge in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay

Cold spell expected to push northwards as storm system that has brought torrential rain in Bolivia and Brazil clears

The Guardian - UK

Chilean communist scores surprise win in primary vote as battle with far-right looms

Chilean Communist Jeannette Jara, the country’s former labor minister, has won the primary election for left-wing parties with surprising ease, beating out a more moderate rival to clinch over 60% of the vote

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A cotton candy nebula glows in Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first close-up image: Space photo of the week

This spectacular star-forming region is one of the first images from the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile.

The Guardian - US

‘We’ll keep fighting’: search persists for priest thought to be murdered on Pinochet torture ship

No trace has ever been found of Michael Woodward, but almost two years since Chile assumed responsibility for finding victims, cautious progress is being made

The Conversation

Could the first images from the Vera Rubin telescope change how we view space for good?

We are entering a new era of cosmic exploration. The new Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile will transform astronomy with its extraordinary ability to map the universe in breathtaking detail. It is set to reveal secrets previously beyond our grasp. Here, we delve into the first images taken by…

The Guardian - US

Chile targets fast fashion waste with landmark desert cleanup plan

Government move to regulate textile imports aims to curb clothing dumps in the Atacama and boost circular economy

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First images of distant galaxies captured by ‘ultimate’ telescope

Stunning pictures from Vera C Rubin observatory in Chile released at start of 10-year survey of cosmos

International Business Times

Groundbreaking Vera Rubin Observatory Reveals First Images

The team behind the long-awaited Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile published their first images on Monday, revealing breathtaking views of star-forming regions as well as distant galaxies.

Cycling News

UCI MTB World Series Val di Sole: Martin Vidaurre, Puck Pieterse victorious in Italy

Vidaurre makes history for Chile with World Cup victory

International Business Times

Europe's Lithium Quest Hampered By China And Lack Of Cash

Europe's ambition to be a world player in decarbonised transportation arguably depends on sourcing lithium abroad, especially in South America.

Digital Camera World

World's biggest camera will reveal its first-ever photos next week

The 3,200 megapixel camera at Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile is set to show us its first images on June 23

Evening Standard

Mareida: a first look at London's new Chilean restaurant with a menu overseen by Carolina Bazán

Leading sommelier Rosario Onetto is behind the wine list

We Got This Covered

‘Her screams…’: Horror as innocent Chilean tourist in New York snatched by NYPD, 12-year-old daughter left alone on streets

Reminder not to speak Spanish in public.

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