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Peru PM confirms departure after four days on job; Castillo faces Cabinet reshuffle

Peruvian Prime Minister Hector Valer confirmed on Saturday that he is departing just four days after being named to the post, following allegations that he beat his daughter and late wife, creating a new leadership vacuum in the Andean nation.

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The future of food: Why we can’t be too reliant on seed banks

A lot is made of seed vaults, but my research shows that we need to diversify to secure the future, writes Helen Anne Curry

The Independent UK

Peru's Castillo says he will reshuffle Cabinet, days after naming new PM

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo said on Friday that he will reshuffle his Cabinet, named just three days ago, after his pick for prime minister was widely condemned over allegations that he beat his daughter and late wife.

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Peru light plane crash at Nazca Lines kills five tourists, two crew

At least seven people have died after a light aircraft crashed during a flight above the Nazca Lines archaeological site in Peru, local police and the national government said on Friday.

Reuters

Turmoil worries Peru as president again overhauls Cabinet

Turmoil in Peru’s government is boiling after President Pedro Castillo overhauled his Cabinet this week for a third time in six months and then it quickly emerged his new prime minister has faced domestic violence claims

The Independent UK

Round-the-clock care for Peru's oil-stained sea birds

Lima (AFP) - Hand fed fish and given gentle yet rigorous baths, penguins and other sea birds are slowly regaining their strength at a Peruvian zoo after a major oil spill that claimed many of their friends.

AFP

‘I broke him’: Enrique Barzola dissects spiritual warfare in Bellator debut win over Darrion Caldwell

Peru's Enrique Barzola recounts his Bellator debut win over Darrion Caldwell at Saturday's Bellator 273.

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Peru PM denies domestic violence allegations as new crisis heats up

Peru's new prime minister, Hector Valer, denied on Thursday that he had beat his daughter and late wife - the subject of two police complaints - as the country's third Cabinet in six months appeared to be on increasingly shaky ground.

Reuters

Peru PM eyes popular vote on new constitution in 2026 election

Peru's new Prime Minister Hector Valer said on Wednesday that he hopes to consult the country in the next presidential election - set for 2026 - on whether Peruvians would like to redraft their constitution, a campaign promise of President Pedro Castillo.

Reuters

The Scottish title race is suddenly very much in the balance

In today’s Fiver: A big Old Firm showdown, tin-eared Raith and Peruvian fun

The Guardian - UK

Psychedelic Beer: The Leadership Elixir Of The Ancient Peruvian Andes

This article was originally published on Psychedelic Spotlight and appears here with permission.

Benzinga

Native Peruvians threaded corpses’ spines on to sticks, study suggests

Chincha people put their dead back together after colonisers disturbed graves when looting silver and gold, research says

The Guardian - UK

Peru leader reshuffles Cabinet for third time in six months

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has reshuffled his Cabinet again, making the third overhaul in his first six months in office amid criticism over his handling of issues like the fight against corruption

The Independent UK

Pellistri inspires Uruguay, Sanchez reignites Chile's WC hopes

Montevideo (AFP) - Young winger Facundo Pellistri stole the show on only his second appearance for Uruguay as the twice former World Cup winners boosted their hopes of reaching Qatar 2022 with a 4-1 win over Venezuela on Tuesday.

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How to watch Peru vs. Ecuador, live stream, TV channel, time, lineups, World Cup Qualifiers

Peru will meet Ecuador in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying action on Tuesday night as both clubs look to make some waves in their campaign.

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Gut bacteria could help protect against COVID and even lead to a new drug – new research

The number of people who have died with or from COVID has varied greatly around the world. Peru, the world’s worst affected country, has had 6,067 COVID deaths for every million inhabitants and 88,345 recorded cases per million people. Roughly one in every 15 people who has caught COVID in…

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Peru President Castillo to replace Cabinet, moderate PM

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo said on Monday that he would replace Prime Minister Mirtha Vasquez and shuffle his center-left Cabinet, setting the stage for him to nominate his third team of ministers after just six months in office.

AFP

Ecuador urged to 'stay strong' as rare World Cup qualification nears

Montevideo (AFP) - Minnows Ecuador's coach Gustavo Alfaro told his team to "stay strong" as they travel to Peru on Tuesday knowing victory would book their ticket to the World Cup for just the fourth time in their history.

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Peru government says oil spill twice as big as previously thought

Lima (AFP) - The oil spill off the coast of Peru sparked by a volcanic eruption thousands of miles away is twice as big as previously reported, the government said Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Peru boost World Cup qualifying hopes as late winner puts Colombia in trouble

Edison Flores’ 85th-minute strike puts Peru in pole position to finish fourth, while Iran booked their place in Qatar

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Peru stun goal-shy Colombia, Venezuelan Rondon's treble sinks Bolivia

Montevideo (AFP) - Second half substitute Edison Flores gave Peru a smash and grab 1-0 victory away to goal-shy Colombia as goalkeeper David Ospina's gaffe cost the hosts in Friday's World Cup qualifier.

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Peru stun goal-shy Colombia after Ospina error

Barranquilla (Colombia) (AFP) - Second half substitute Edison Flores gave Peru a smash and grab 1-0 victory away to goal-shy Colombia as goalkeeper David Ospina's gaffe cost the hosts in Friday's World Cup qualifier.

Daily Record

Alfredo Morelos in Colombia snub as Rangers star left out for World Cup qualifier after missing Celtic showdown

El Bufalo has not even been named on the bench for the clash with Peru as his side aim to reach Qatar 2022.

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How to watch Colombia vs. Peru, live stream, TV channel, time, lineups, World Cup Qualifiers

Colombia will meet Peru in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers on Friday from the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tsunami Models Underestimated Shockwave from Tonga Eruption

The volcanic eruption in Tonga this month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves across the Pacific to the shores of Japan and Peru, thousands of kilometers away. Forecasting models and warning systems, designed primarily to assess earthquake-triggered waves, did…

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