Argentina
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.
- by Chris Moss and Julietta Jameson
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Tragedy
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.
- by Nicolas Misculin and Kate Lahey
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.
- by Thomas Mitchell
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.
- by Brendan O’Boyle, Sarah Morland, Eliana Raszewski and Agustin Marcarian
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.
- by Katrina Lobley
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Domestic violence
‘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.
- by Jack Nicas and Daniel Politi
Black swans in ‘significant peril’ from bird flu
Australia’s poultry industry is grappling with an outbreak of H7 bird flu, but the H5N1 strain, which has spread to every other continent, could wipe out native species.
- by Mike Foley
This is one of the world’s most glorious sporting snacks
Consider the great sporting snacks of the world: meat pie in Australia; the hot dog in the US; samosas in India. And now, add this to that list.
- by Ben Groundwater
The world’s largest waterfall system is a dazzling experience
You’d be mad to miss some of the experiences at Iguazu Falls, even if you end up getting wet.
- by Brian Johnston
The bird flu virus has adapted to sea mammals. Scientists are puzzled
And the new research findings hold a warning: H5N1 may similarly transform to cause large-scale infections in other mammalian species, including people.
- by Apoorva Mandavilli
How Musk’s bromance with right-wing world leaders benefits his empire
Musk has helped turn a pugnacious libertarian into one of the new faces of the modern right, and brought kudos to others keen on his technology. For a price.
- by Ryan Mac, Jack Nicas and Alex Travelli
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