Robert Prevost — who was brought to the Vatican in 2023 as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations — becomes the first pontiff born in the United States.
Peru fisherman lost for 95 days in Pacific Ocean returns home
A Peruvian fisherman who spent 95 days lost in the Pacific Ocean is returning home to his family.
Man missing at sea for months survived by 'eating roaches, birds, turtles'
Peruvian fisherman Maximo Napa Castro has been rescued in the Pacific Ocean after first setting off for a two-week fishing trip and ending up missing and adrift for 95 days.
Brothers aiming to row from Peru to Sydney in 'bonkers' adventure
Three Scottish brothers are embarking on an adventure to become the first trio to row across the Pacific Ocean, nonstop and unsupported.
Large swell continues to wreak havoc on Peru's coast
The heavy swell sunk fishing boats and closed 91 ports across the country.
Giant waves in Ecuador and Peru leave two dead and dozens more stranded
Ecuador's secretary for risk management described the incident as an "extreme event" and warned that more waves could be on the way.
Police officer disguised as the Grinch leads drug bust in Peru
An undercover police officer dressed as the famous Dr. Seuss character went "unnoticed" before dismantling a drug trafficking gang in Lima.
Grinch leads police raids on Peruvian drug cartel
A Peruvian police officer dressed as the Grinch leads a police crackdown on a drug trafficking network.
Xi Jinping has started to build a Trump-proof coalition
With Joe Biden about to step off the world stage, the jockeying for position has begun, with China's Xi Jinping taking an early lead.
Tributes for George Craig of Green Island, last of the big croc hunters
Tributes flow for croc hunter George Craig, who helped put Far North Queensland on the tourism map and led a remarkable life of adventure.
Albanese unlikely to detail emissions target before next election
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese refuses to commit to announcing a 2035 target ahead of the election, only promising to do it "sometime next year".
Xi Jinping tells Biden China 'ready to work' with Trump administration
The Chinese president insists he wants to "maintain communication, expand cooperation and manage differences" with the US despite already-strained relations between the countries.
Xi Jinping snubs meetings with world leaders at APEC summit
It remains unclear why the Chinese president has failed to attend talks with Pacific-rim leaders in Peru a day after opening a new megaport north of Lima.
China's new $5.3 billion Peruvian megaport officially open for business
The new megaport is 992 hectares in size and creates a direct link between Shanghai and Peru and will cut shipment times down by 20 days on some routes.
Climate change and trade dominate the agenda at the APEC Summit
David Spears Chief Political correspondent gives an update from the APEC Summit in Peru.
Prime Minister arrives in Peru for APEC summit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Peru for APEC summit where he'll be making the case for free trade amid fears of Trump's tariffs.
Alberto Fujimori, ex-president of Peru known for economic reforms and authoritarianism, dies at 86
Alberto Fujimori was the country's president from 1990 until 2000, when he was convicted of human rights abuses.
Gout Gout shows he is a prodigy, as Australia completes record Athletics World Under 20 Championships
The 16-year-old Queenslander, already an online sensation, has cemented his status as a prodigy with his performance in Australia's best-ever Athletics World Under 20 Championships.
Teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout claims U20 World Champs silver with thrilling run
Gout Gout underlines his status as one of Australia's most exciting young athletes, bolting to a silver medal with a personal-best time in the 200m at the world junior championships.
Rare footage captures uncontacted Indigenous tribe in Peruvian Amazon
Uncontacted Indigenous tribe Mashco Piro emerge out of Peruvian Amazon.
New footage shows 'uncontacted' Mashco Piro tribe in Peruvian Amazon under threat of logging
The largest uncontacted tribe in the world has been filmed just miles from a number of logging concessions, sparking fresh calls from campaigners to protect the land.