Rugby World Cup: England v Chile build-up

Thousands of skateboarders take to the streets of Chile's capital

The reason? To celebrate World Skateboarding Day. Weekend saw the streets of the Chilean capital, Santiago, come alive with the energy of thousands of skateboarders.

Chile to Expand Atacama Lithium Mining with Focus on Sustainability and Indigenous Rights

Chile is planning to increase its lithium mining at the Atacama salt lake but the government is trying to mine the metal in a sustainable way and respect the local communities in the area, including the indigenous people, who have long suffered as mining destroyed their land. TAGS #OIDW #DWVideos #Chile #Atacama #LithiumMining #Sustainability #IndigenousRights #EnvironmentalProtection #MiningIndustry #CommunityRespect #ResourceManagement #NaturalResources #EconomicDevelopment #SocialResponsibility #EnvironmentalImpact #MineralExtraction #LocalCommunities #IndigenousCommunities ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.194~

WATCH: Fatal train collision near Santiago, Chile

At least two people died and nine were injured in a head-on collision between two trains near Santiago.

Chile Joins Countries Backing Genocide Case Against Israel at the International Court Of Justice

Chile has officially joined a coalition of countries backing South Africa in its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced the decision on Saturday, expressing deep concern over the "catastrophic humanitarian situation" in Gaza, particularly the impact on women and children. "Chile will become a party to and support the case that South Africa presented against Israel before the International Court of Justice in The Hague," Boric stated, addressing the National Congress. He strongly criticised the Israeli military for employing "indiscriminate and disproportional" force, emphasising that these acts demand a "firm and permanent response from the international community." #ChileSupportsJustice #GenocideCase #IsraelGenocideCase #ICJ #JusticeForPalestine #StandWithGaza #HumanRights #InternationalCourtOfJustice #ChileForHumanity #StopTheViolence #EndTheOccupation #WarCrimes #GlobalSolidarity #ProsecuteGenocide #SupportPalestine ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.101~GR.125~