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.
- by Katrina Lobley
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‘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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I’m a veteran traveller, but I just fell for a scam (again)
It happened just last week. I was in a cab in Palermo in Buenos Aires, coming to the end of a 24-hour journey from Australia.
- by Ben Groundwater
World of photos, February 3, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
A nationwide shutdown tests Milei’s tough medicine for Argentina
Turmoil should be expected after his economic reforms, the new Argentinian president warned. But many have already had enough.
- by Jack Nicas and Lucía Cholakian Herrera
There are few things better in this world than this heavenly dish
The good people of Argentina have done away with the frippery to serve you a whopping hunk of melted dairy.
- by Ben Groundwater
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