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A night view of the Armazones hill in the Atacama desert.

‘Never observed before’: Wedding cake structure surrounding ultra-hot planet

It is so ferociously hot that the “exoplanet” features iron in the form of a gas in one layer of its atmosphere, while a jet stream moves at 70,000 km/h in another.

  • Will Dunham

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A humpback whale surfaces while lunge feeding on menhaden, a small fish, in the Atlantic. Scientists have discovered a new anatomical structure that allows lunge-feeding whales to take in massive amounts of water without choking.

‘Slimy, wet and rough’: What it’s like inside a whale’s mouth

A prominent whale expert explains why the kayaker who wound up inside the mouth of a humpback whale was in no danger of being swallowed.

  • Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Whale swallows kayaker

Whale swallows kayaker in Chilean Patagonia

A father has captured on camera the terrifying moment his son was swallowed whole by a humpback whale off Chile.

Valparaiso, Chile.

This ramshackle city has no urban planning but you’ll love it

The unconventional Chilean city Valparaiso has no big sights and no pretensions, but it does have what counts: plenty of character.

  • Brian Johnston
Inside the economy cabin. The first six rows offer extra legroom.

This airline seat offers great legroom, but miserly food offerings

Upgrading to the extra legroom seats is well worth the price, but nine hours of fasting may leave you famished.

  • Julie Miller
Ushuaia – the southernmost city in Argentina.

Feel like you’ve seen it all? This cruise will change your mind

South America is an overlooked cruise destination, but nowhere gives you the chance to sail to more varied destinations.

  • Brian Johnston
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The majestic Vinicunca in the Cusco region of Peru, also Rainbow Mountain.

Extraordinary and exotic: Why now is the time to visit South America

There are more flights and South America remains better value than Europe or the US. Here is our beginner’s guide to travelling around this continent of extremes.

  • Chris Moss and Julietta Jameson
Adriana Rivas

The Bondi ‘torture’ nanny and the grieving families

While Adriana Rivas cared for children in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, the families of her alleged victims endured years of sorrow.

  • Perry Duffin
Adriana Rivas.

Chilean ‘torture chamber operator’ turned Bondi nanny in shock legal challenge

Adriana Rivas cared for the children of the city’s well-to-do while prosecutors in her home country hunted her down, claiming she helped run a dictator’s torture chamber.

  • Perry Duffin
Qantas provides blankets and pillows in economy.

Airline review: Qantas economy surprisingly good, despite codeshare woes

It turns out Qantas and its codeshare partner don’t speak to each other, which causes a few hassles on an otherwise comfortable flight.

  • Katrina Lobley

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