Rare Somali wild donkey born in Chile zoo A rare Somali wild donkey has been born in a zoo in Chile, the fourth specimen of the critically endangered species to be born in … News Lens • 18 Jul
Death toll in Chile forest fires rises to 24 Firefighters were battled dozens of raging wildfires in Chile while seeking to gain control of one of the country's worst natural disasters in years as … World • 05 Feb
Forest fires leave at least 22 dead in Chile At least 22 people have died in hundreds of forest fires whipped up amid a blistering heat wave in south central Chile, a senior official … World • 04 Feb
Parrot steals earphone from reporter covering thefts A parrot stole a Chilean reporter's earphone as he reported live on a spike in robberies in Chile's capital on Wednesday. News Lens • 05 Nov 22
Chile overwhelmingly rejects new constitution Chileans have overwhelmingly voted against a proposed new constitution, rejecting what would have been one of the world's most progressive charters. World • 05 Sep 22
Area around Chile sinkhole at risk of further collapse Chilean authorities warned that the area around a copper mine where a sinkhole suddenly appeared is at high risk of further collapse and have set … World • 28 Aug 22
Chile sinkhole large enough to swallow Arc de Triomphe A sinkhole in Chile has doubled in size, growing large enough to engulf France's Arc de Triomphe and prompting officials to order work to stop … World • 08 Aug 22
'Bee the change' - Chilean beekeepers hold protest Four beekeepers were detained after protesting in front of Chile's presidential palace in Santiago yesterday, according to local officials, with seven police officers stung during … News Lens • 04 Jan 22
Chile president signs same-sex marriage into law Chilean President Sebastian Pinera today signed a law legalising same-sex marriage, two days after the congress approved a bill opposed by one of the frontrunners … World • 09 Dec 21
Activists: Chile mine threatens Guanacos and chungungos The Humboldt archipelago off the northern Pacific coast of Chile is a refuge for unique species of fauna, including a particular type of penguin and … News Lens • 18 Oct 21
Skywatchers enjoy spectacular celestial event in Chile The only total solar eclipse of 2020 crossed parts of Chile and Argentina on Monday afternoon, December 14, plunging the region into total darkness for … News Lens • 15 Dec 20
Skywatchers enjoy spectacular celestial event in Chile The only total solar eclipse of 2020 crossed parts of Chile and Argentina on Monday afternoon, December 14, plunging the region into total darkness for … News Lens • 15 Dec 20
Skywatchers enjoy spectacular celestial event in Chile The only total solar eclipse of 2020 crossed parts of Chile and Argentina on Monday afternoon, December 14, plunging the region into total darkness for … News Lens • 15 Dec 20
Chileans vote overwhelmingly for new constitution Chileans have voted overwhelmingly in a landmark referendum to replace their dictatorship-era constitution, long seen as underpinning the nation's glaring economic and social inequalities. World • 26 Oct 20
Nearly 600 arrested in Chile as protests turn violent Police in Chile have arrested nearly 600 people, after demonstrations to mark the anniversary of Chile's social protests turned violent. World • 19 Oct 20
Qatar tracing app flaw exposed 1 million users' data Chile has registered a new high for coronavirus cases, with nearly 5,000 infections in 24 hours, including two ministers in the government. Coronavirus • 26 May 20
Healthcare system in Chile 'close to the limit' Chile's healthcare system is under strain and "very close to the limit," President Sebastian Pinera has said, as the number of confirmed novel coronavirus infections … World • 24 May 20
Irish passengers on cruise ship denied entry to Chile Around 20 Irish passengers and a number of Irish crew are on board a cruise ship that has been denied entry to Chile, after a … Coronavirus • 15 Mar 20
Irish witness to history - 2019 Chilean protests When students began jumping subway barriers in Santiago in protest at metro fare hikes last October, nobody expected it would lead ultimately to an overhaul … 2019 in Review • 27 Dec 19
Chilean cargo plane goes missing en route to Antartica Chile's Air Force has said one of its cargo planes had crashed with 38 people on board after going missing in an isolated area between … World • 10 Dec 19
23 dead as violent unrest in Chile enters fifth week The death toll from demonstrations that have turned violent in Chile has risen to 23, as the country enters its fifth week of social unrest. World • 23 Nov 19
Chile's police may have violated protocols - Pinera Chilean President Sebastian Pinera has said that police may have broken protocols in responding to a month of protests, and prosecutors will investigate whether they … World • 22 Nov 19
Chile president condemns police abuses during protests Chile's President Sebastian Pinera condemned for the first time what he called abuses committed by police in dealing with four weeks of violent unrest that … World • 18 Nov 19
Strong 6.0 earthquake strikes Chile amid demonstrations A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake has shaken Chile, rattling buildings in the capital while a big anti-government demonstration was under way. World • 04 Nov 19
Spain to host COP25 climate talks after Chile withdraws Spain will host the COP25 climate summit in December, the UN said, after Chile abandoned plans to hold it due to deadly anti-government protests. World • 01 Nov 19
