Peru prepares for a papal visit: President José María Balcázar confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru in November, marking a significant diplomatic and religious event for the country.
Hantavirus quarantine lifted: Nearly all passengers aboard the MV Hondius, the cruise ship struck by a hantavirus outbreak, have been released from quarantine after weeks of medical monitoring following the incident off the coast of Tenerife, Spain.
Port of Chancay milestone: Peru’s Port of Chancay marked its first commercial year by handling 2.4 million tons of cargo, consolidating maritime trade routes between South America and Asia.
Central Park tragedy: Horse-drawn carriage rides in New York’s Central Park were halted after a fatal accident in which a carriage overturned, killing a passenger. Police are investigating.
Perth paediatrician charged: A paediatrician in Perth, Australia, already accused of child sex assault, faces dozens of additional charges after police identified nine more alleged victims.
