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The Southern Fuegian Railway, more aptly called the End of the World Train.

The cute little train at the end of the world with a brutal history

Tourists are curious creatures, ever ready to make an entertainment out of the most terrible tales of the past.

  • Brian Johnston

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It may be tired and sometimes crowded, but the airport does offer spectacular mountain and Beagle Channel views.

Inside the (shabby) airport at the end of the world

This a magnificently located airport, but any sense of wide-open space and adventure is abandoned at the entrance.

  • Brian Johnston
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Liam Payne performs during WE Day UK 2019 at The SSE Arena on March 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images) .

Liam Payne’s manager, hotel staff failed ‘vulnerable’ singer before death, judge says

The pop star’s autopsy showed that at the time of his death he had “large quantities” of cocaine and alcohol in his system.

  • Kylie Madry
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
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
Liam Payne in 2022.

Three charged over death of Liam Payne

The One Direction singer had traces of alcohol, cocaine and a prescription antidepressant in his system when he died, authorities said.

  • Nicolas Misculin and Kate Lahey
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Liam Payne.

What we know so far about Liam Payne’s death

The former One Direction star has died in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires. Here’s what we know.

  • Thomas Mitchell
Liam Payne performs in 2015.

One Direction singer Liam Payne found dead in Buenos Aires

The British musician’s death at 31 came hours after he posted to Snapchat about his trip in Argentina, talking about riding horses and playing polo.

  • Brendan O’Boyle, Sarah Morland, Eliana Raszewski and Agustin Marcarian
Ushuaia is the southernmost city in Argentina.

Turns out, the ‘end of the world’ is a great place to visit

This far-flung chilly city will warm your heart with crab feasts, colourful murals and some of the best baked goods around.

  • Katrina Lobley
Argentina’s then-president Alberto Fernandez in 2023 in Buenos Aires.

‘Grievous bodily harm’: Argentina’s ex-president accused of beating first lady

The accusations came to light when investigators found photos of former first lady with a black eye and a bruised arm on the phone of the ex-president’s former secretary.

  • Jack Nicas and Daniel Politi

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