A huge blue whale has washed up on a beach in southern Chile. Local authorities said that it was likely that the whale died at sea before getting beached. The blue whale is considered to be the largest animal on Earth.

Chile: Huge blue whale washes ashore, environmentalists demand probe

The southern hemisphere is battling record-high winter temperatures. Argentina witnessed the hottest start of August since records began over a century ago. Temperatures in Chile reached as high as 37°c

Record-high winter temperatures in Chile, Argentina

Heavy rains drowned the Chilean central-southern countryside, causing crop losses and prompting the government to declare a farm emergency.

Heavy rains, severe flooding causes damage in Chile

Heavy rains in Chile have led to river floods, blocked roads, and even forced Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, to halt some of its mining operations.

Chile: Deadly floods after rains swell rivers

After days of heavy rainfall swelled Chiles rivers causing widespread floods. The deluge blocked roads and prompted an evacuation in the centre of the country. Amid what has been described as the worst weather front in a decade.

Deadly floods in Chile after heavy rains

A new study has revealed that duck billed dinosaur roamed the ancient river plains of southern Chile some 72 million years ago. Scientists say it weighed up to a metric ton and could grow to 4 meters in length

Duck-billed dinosaur fossil found in Chile

Hundreds of dead birds mysteriously washed up on a Chilean beach on Sunday. The incident prompted environmental concerns among locals and authorities.

Over 200 birds wash up on a Chilean beach | WION Climate Tracker

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - Chile's government said that 115 Venezuelan migrants who had been stranded on the border with Peru were repatriated to Venezuela on a humanitarian flight Sunday.

Chile-Peru border crisis: 115 Venezuelan stranded migrants return home

Moving away from a constitution that focused on social benefits, environmental rights, gender parity and indigenous rights, Chile on Sunday voted for the nation's right-wing parties to elect advisers who will draft a new constitution.

Chile elects right-wing parties to rewrite constitution after rejecting 'world's most progressive' charter

Chilean Dolphins are one of the world's smallest breeds of its kind. They are native to the cold pacific waters off Chile's western coast. They share the space with humans and this leads to multiple concerns. The latest concern, though, is the threat of bird flu, which has now been detected in marine animals. Two species of dolphins have been infected by the virus.

Chilean Dolphins face threats from avian flu & human activity

Chile’s lithium industry is at a crossroads. Chile's President Gabriel Boric announced to nationalise the country's lithium industry. The step is taken to boost its economy and protect its environment. From industry super giants, the reign would now be in the hands of a separate state-owned company.

Why is Chile planning to nationalise its vast lithium industry?

Chile will begin nationalising its lithium industry, President Gabriel Boric announced on Thursday. The country will create a state-owned company to produce the rare metal which forms a key component of electric vehicle batteries.

Chile: President Boric unveils plan to nationalise lithium industry critical for electric mobility

In a bid to improve the quality of life, Chilean lawmakers on Tuesday (April 11) passed a legislation reducing the work week from 45 to 40 hours. The measure was brought in the lower house of Chile's Congress and passed by a 127 to 14 margin, after having been unanimously approved by the Senate a few weeks ago.

Chile passes legislation reducing work week to 40 hours from 45

Chile has come up with a new plan it aims to reduce work week from 45 to 40 hours. What kind of repercussions will this have on the work productivity and if a working mechanism like this is practical for a country like India. We answer all these questions in this episode of WION conversation.

India: The future of workspace

Chile has detected its very first bird flu case in a human being. So what are the authorities saying? What is the condition of the patient? And why is it a matter of serious concern? Let's try and break this down for you, watch the video to know more.

Chile detects bird flu in a 53-year-old man; Why is this matter of concern?

The first human case of bird flu has been discovered in Chile, the nation's health ministry announced on Wednesday. According to a statement released by the ministry, the case was found in a 53-year-old man who had severe influenza symptoms but was otherwise stable, reported Reuters.

Chile confirms first human case of bird flu in 53-year-old man with severe influenza symptoms

In a scene reminiscent of Hollywood action thrillers, two people died on Wednesday (March 8) after a multimillion-dollar heist was foiled at Chile's largest airport.

Like a Hollywood scene: $32.5mn heist foiled after gunfight in Santiago airport, 2 killed

Chilean Barbara Hernandez, who became the first person recorded to have swum 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) in the near-freezing Antarctic Ocean, says fear, not other people, is her rival.

Barbara Hernandez completes 2.5 km Antarctic swim, becomes first person to achieve the feat

Firefighters who have been battling dozens of raging wildfires in Chile might soon get some relief as authorities inform the fire is beginning to ease in the region. @mohammed11saleh brings you this report.

Chile wildfires beginning to ease, 24 dead

Firefighters continue to battle dozens of raging wildfires in Chile as they seek to gain control of one of the country's worst natural disasters in years.

Wildfires continue to batter Chile

Forest fires raging across south-central Chile have left 24 people dead so far. On Wednesday, the fire spread into new areas burning up habitats of vulnerable woodland animals.

Wildfires in Chile destroy homes, endanger world's smallest deer

Firefighters continue to battle dozens of raging wildfires in Chile seeking to gain control of one of the country's worst natural disasters in years the death toll rose to at least 24 with nearly 1,000 more injured and hundreds of houses being affected.

Wildfires take over Chile

Firefighters battled dozens of raging wildfires in Chile seeking to gain control of one of the country's worst natural disasters in years as the death toll rose to at least 24.

High temperatures cause wildfires in Central Chile

Twenty-three people have died so far in forest fires in Chile which broke out on Wednesday (February 1) after a devastating heatwave. "We want to mourn the passing of 23 persons," Deputy Interior Minister Manuel Monsalve said on Saturday night (February 5), adding that 979 people have been injured in the fires.

Chile: 23 dead in forest fires so far, govt declares state of disaster

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