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Peru

Also known as: Peruvian

2026-05-032026-10-27

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    … His predecessor Pope Francis -- who visited France three times, but never officially -- did not attend the Gothic masterpiece's reopening in late 2024, when then president-elect Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk were among the guests.Carmen Quintana, a 71-year-old Peruvian, …

    Pope arrives in France on first state visit in 18 years
  3. The Standard

    … Subscribe to our newsletterNicholas Kipkorir could not respond to a blistering sprint unleashed by Swedish Andreas Almgren at the finishing stretch in the men's race.Kipkorir, who had bagged bronze in 5km at the 2023 edition of the World Road Running Championships in Lima, Peru, …

    Another world record for Ngetich as Kenya bags medals in Copenhagen
  4. Citizen Digital

    US Marco Rubio ends South America swing with Peru security talks By AFP September 11, 2026 02:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wraps up a whirlwind tour …

    US Marco Rubio ends South America swing with Peru security talks
  5. Citizen Digital

    … These events are marked by unusually warm Pacific waters but raise the odds of wild weather thousands of miles away, from floods in Peru to droughts in Africa and wildfires in Australia. …

    August hottest month ever recorded globally: EU monitor
  6. Citizen Digital

    … The list covers Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. …

    Meta tests fact-check replacement in Latin America
  7. Capital News

    … Peru is particularly vulnerable to El Niño, as its coastline borders the eastern Pacific. …

    UN warns of ‘supersized’ El Niño as countries prepare for impact
  8. August 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    … pattern in which surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific warm well above average. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Peru …

    Understanding El Niño: The ocean pattern reshaping East Africa's rainy season
  10. The Standard

    … Emmanuel Lemiso and Nicholas Kitum Losiwareng gave the clearest indication on Thursday night that they were on a mission to retain the 3,000m steeplechase title won by the reigning Commonwealth champion, Edmund Serem in Lima, Peru in 2024. …

    Kenya's Under-20 stars shine in Eugene as chase for medals gathers pace
  11. Citizen Digital

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    Kenya strikes three medals as World U20 Championships kick off
  12. Citizen Digital

    US to face Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada in friendlies By Reuters August 05, 2026 09:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino looks on during a past match.English Premier Leagu …

    US to face Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada in friendlies

Yesterday

  1. Brazil's Lula wins re-election; Bolsonaro seeks to annul vote

    Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won re-election with 51.8 percent of votes to 48.2 percent for Flavio Bolsonaro, but Bolsonaro refused to accept the loss and said he would seek to annul the vote.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Brazil's Lula wins re-election despite rival's annulment challenge

    Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won re-election with 51.8 percent of votes to 48.2 percent for rival Flavio Bolsonaro, but Bolsonaro refused to accept the result and said he would seek to annul the vote. The Supreme Court extended voting by two hours after Lula complained that buses had been pulled from circulation, restricting voter access.

    26 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 22 October

  1. El Niño-fueled fires kill 12 people in Peru since June

    Forest fires driven by El Niño have killed 12 people and left hundreds homeless in Peru since June, with 457 fires recorded between June and October consuming over 1,000 hectares of farmland and destroying around a hundred homes. Most victims were farmers who died of injuries sustained while fighting the flames, and the worst-affected region was Cusco, where a fire broke out near Machu Picchu earlier this month.

    22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Pope Leo XIV addresses crowd after lung cancer surgery

    Pope Leo XIV appeared publicly for the first time since undergoing lung cancer surgery on Tuesday, telling thousands in St Peter's Square that he would gradually resume his activities. The 71-year-old had part of his right lung removed at Rome's Gemelli hospital and was discharged Saturday.

    18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital after lung cancer surgery

    Pope Leo XIV, 71, left Gemelli hospital on Saturday four days after undergoing lung cancer surgery and returned to the Vatican, walking unaided and smiling as he greeted well-wishers and doctors. His discharge ended days of uncertainty affecting the Vatican and the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

    18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Pope Leo XIV addresses crowd after lung cancer surgery

    Pope Leo XIV appeared publicly in St Peter's Square on Sunday, his first major public appearance since undergoing lung cancer surgery on Tuesday, where part of his right lung was removed. The 71-year-old said he would resume his activities gradually.

    18 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Trump wishes Pope Leo recovery after lung cancer surgery

    US President Donald Trump said he wants Pope Leo XIV to "get well" after the pontiff underwent surgery in Rome to remove a cancerous tumor from his lung. The Pope's doctors said he was out of bed, walking and eating, and he awaits biopsy results to determine if the cancer has spread.

    15 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung cancer tumor removal surgery

    Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday at Rome's Gemelli hospital. The Vatican confirmed the diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma and said the surgery was successful with no complications, though further tests are being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread.

    14 October 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Pope Leo recovering after lung cancer tumour removal

    Pope Leo XIV, elected last year, underwent a 90-minute operation on Tuesday to have a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung. The Vatican said the cancer was detected early and localised, with the pope expected to recover within a week.

    14 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Pope Leo XIV undergoes lung surgery to remove nodule

    Pope Leo XIV, 71, was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule discovered during recent medical checks. Doctors described the nodule as being at a very early stage, and experts say the operation is generally low-risk.

    13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Pope Leo enters Rome hospital for lung nodule surgery

    Pope Leo XIV, 71, entered a Rome hospital Tuesday for surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule discovered during routine medical checks. The Vatican said the nodule was found "at a very early stage" and doctors recommended intervention; it marks Leo's first hospitalisation since becoming head of the Catholic Church in May 2025.

    13 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 12 October

  1. Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery after nodule found

    Pope Leo XIV announced he will have surgery "in the coming days" after doctors found an early, well-localised nodule on his lung during a medical check-up. The 71-year-old said his medical team recommended intervention and he agreed, with the operation scheduled for the first days of next week at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.

    12 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery to remove nodule

    Pope Leo XIV announced he will have surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule detected during recent medical checks. The 71-year-old said the nodule was found at a very early stage and is very localised, and he is following his doctors' advice to proceed with the operation.

    12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 9 October

  1. British adventurer rows solo across Pacific and Indian oceans to Kenya

    Dave Bell, a 54-year-old former Royal Marine, completed a 327-day solo and unsupported ocean row from Lima, Peru to Kilifi County, Kenya, covering more than 28,000 kilometres across the Pacific and Indian oceans in a small rowing boat called Billy No Mates.

    9 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Pochettino prepared US to face Canada as Atletico's David shines

    US coach Mauricio Pochettino said he tried to sign striker Jonathan David multiple times with his previous clubs. David has scored three goals in as many games for Atletico Madrid after joining on loan from Juventus and is expected to lead Canada's line in a Tuesday friendly at Allianz Field in Minnesota.

    6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 5 October

  1. El Niño predictability offers economic opportunity through water management

    The World Meteorological Organization forecasts near 100% certainty that El Niño will persist through early 2027. By managing water effectively and acting early, world economies can protect an estimated 4 trillion dollars in potential growth through 2030, stabilizing food prices and supporting vulnerable regions.

    5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 4 October

  1. British adventurer completes 28,000km solo ocean row to Kenya

    British adventurer Dave Bell arrived in Kilifi, Kenya on October 2, 2026, after 327 days rowing solo across the Pacific and Indian oceans from Peru, covering more than 15,000 nautical miles without touching land.

    4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. New lizard species identified in Peruvian Andes

    Scientists have discovered a new lizard species, Liolaemus archipensis, in the southern Andean region of Peru at an altitude of over 4,800 meters. The small lizard, measuring between six and eight centimeters, exhibits distinct coloration by sex and feeds on plants and small arthropods.

    4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 28 September

  1. Brazil's 2026 election tests leftist vs. right-wing direction

    A polarized Brazil votes Sunday between leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro, with stakes including whether the country remains a regional leftist bastion or follows Latin America's recent rightward shift.

    28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 25 September

  1. KCB Women's Volleyball Team loses key players to rivals

    KCB Women's Volleyball Team has lost several players including libero Josphine Kataa and setter Esther Mutinda, with some crossing to rivals Kenya Pipeline and others moving elsewhere. Coach Japheth Munala says the team is committed to rebuilding ahead of the 2026/27 Kenya Volleyball Federation National League season.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Pope Leo XIV makes first Vatican state visit to France since 2008

    Pope Leo XIV arrived in France on Friday for a four-day visit, the Vatican's first state visit to the nation in 18 years. The trip will include a mass on Saturday at Place de la Concorde and visits to Lourdes and Metz, with artificial intelligence and the continent's future among the pontiff's priorities.

    25 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 21 September

  1. Ngetich sets world half-marathon record in Copenhagen

    Agnes Ngetich smashed the women-only world half marathon record with 1:05:15 at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, leading Kenya to five individual medals in the two-day championships. Loleo finished second in 65:05 for a silver medal.

    21 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 11 September

  1. US Secretary Rubio concludes Latin America tour in Peru

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up a tour of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru on Thursday, meeting with Peru's President Keiko Fujimori to deepen cooperation against drug cartels and organized crime. Peru, one of the world's largest cocaine producers, recently joined the US-led "Shield of the Americas" coalition to combat drug trafficking and regional security threats.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 10 September

  1. August recorded as hottest month globally, EU monitor reports

    The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that August was the hottest single month ever recorded globally, with ocean temperatures reaching unprecedented highs and western Europe experiencing its warmest summer. The UN warned that humanity must wean off fossil fuels or the planet will push deeper into uncharted territory.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Meta tests crowdsourced fact-check replacement in Latin America

    Meta said Wednesday it has begun testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, a crowdsourced system modeled on Elon Musk's X, designed to replace the professional fact-checking program it runs with partner organizations across the region.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

  1. UN warns El Niño could be strongest in 70 years

    The UN says the world has entered a "danger zone of extreme weather" as El Niño impacts accelerate globally. The World Meteorological Organization forecasts it could be the strongest El Niño in more than 70 years and last until at least February 2027, with potential for severe drought, typhoons, flooding, and temperature increases, particularly affecting vulnerable populations.

    3 September 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 20 August

  1. El Niño ocean pattern reshapes East Africa's rainy seasons

    El Niño is a natural climate pattern in which surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific warm well above average, part of a larger climate cycle called the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) that oscillates between three states and reshapes weather patterns globally and across East Africa.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 8 August

  1. Kenya's under-20 runners advance in Eugene steeplechase heats

    Kenyan steeplechasers Emmanuel Lemiso and Nicholas Kitum Losiwareng won their respective heats at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon on Thursday night, advancing to Friday's final with times of 8:47.61 and 8:45.26 respectively.

    8 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Kenya takes three medals at World U20 Championships

    Kenya captured three medals on day one of the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, including gold in the men's 5000m through Frankline Kibet (13:28.27), silver through Nehemiah Kipngeno, and bronze in the women's 5000m from Joyline Chepkemoi (15:09.08).

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. US to face Peru, Chile, Mexico, Canada in friendlies

    The U.S. will begin under head coach Mauricio Pochettino with friendlies against Peru on September 26 in Orlando, Chile three days later in St. Louis, Mexico on October 3 in Glendale, Arizona, and Canada in St. Paul, Minnesota.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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