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Liam Payne poses on the red carpet for the Brit Awards in London in February 2019. Photo: TNS
Americas and the Caribbean

Disturbing new details emerge in Liam Payne death investigation

New footage reveals Liam Payne’s struggle with hotel staff before his fatal fall from a Buenos Aires balcony last month.

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WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Chinese No 1 Zheng to play at Australian Open without breakthrough coach Riba

Donald Trump

Editorial | Torch of international cooperation to burn despite Trump return

Climate change

Cop29 host tries to calm waters after diplomatic turmoil

The UN climate talks are in disarray after a French minister cancelled her trip and Argentina withdrew its delegation.

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Attendees arrive for the Cop29 UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

3 charged in Argentina over death of One Direction singer Liam Payne

The three were charged with supplying Payne with drugs while one was also charged with abandoning a person in a vulnerable state.

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Donald Trump

Argentina’s President Milei to meet Trump and Musk next week in the US

Since his election late last year, Milei has sought close ties with the US and, since Tuesday’s US election, has stressed support for Trump.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Argentine beef exports hit highest level in more than 5 decades

Data showed that January-to-September beef exports totalled nearly 700,000 metric tons, with nearly 70 per cent bought by Chinese buyers.

Cows at a farm in Saladillo, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Hotel where One Direction’s Liam Payne died raided by police

Officers seized items including computer hard drives and camera footage from the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, a government official said.

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Fame and celebrity

What is ‘pink cocaine’, the designer drug tied to Liam Payne’s death?

The substance, which originated in Colombia and is known by the street name ‘tusi’, is a deadly party cocktail of ketamine, meth and Ecstasy.

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Fame and celebrity

Toxicology tests show Liam Payne had ‘multiple’ drugs in system

Reports say a cocktail of drugs called ‘pink cocaine’ had been found during a partial autopsy.

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Singer Liam Payne in 2019. The British singer and former One Direction member died last week at the age of 31. File photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Fans mourning singer Liam Payne leave tributes in London and other cities

Vigils also held in Paris, Sydney, New York as fans grieve for Liam Payne, 31, who died in Argentina on Wednesday after fall from hotel balcony.

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Fans pay tribute to former One Direction singer Liam Payne, in Hyde Park, London. Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Liam Payne’s ‘suspicious’ death under investigation after drugs, alcohol found

The ex-One Direction singer’s hotel room, from which he fell, was ‘in complete disarray’, with broken objects and furniture.

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Fame and celebrity

One Direction’s Liam Payne falls to death at Argentina hotel

The 31-year-old UK singer, a former member of the bestselling boy band, had fallen from the third floor of a building in Buenos Aires.

Americas and the Caribbean

Latin America split on colonialism, Spain’s legacy

Argentina’s President Javier Milei posted on social media that the Italian explorer’s arrival introduced enlightenment to the region.

Argentine President Javier Milei. Photo: Reuters
Americas and the Caribbean

Argentina’s Milei, a China critic, to visit Beijing amid frustration with US

Argentine president, who had criticised China, now praises it as a ‘very interesting commercial partner’ and announces January Beijing trip.

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Argentine President Javier Milei smiles during the G7 summit in Borgo Egnazia, Italy, on June 14. Photo: EPA-EFE
Americas and the Caribbean

South America treated to rare ‘ring of fire’ eclipse

The rare spectacle occurs when the moon moves perfectly in line with the sun but doesn’t block it out completely, creating a fiery circle.

The Rugby Championship

Springboks coach Erasmus rues errors in loss to Argentina in Rugby Championship

A late penalty could have won them the game, but South Africa can still win the title if they get one point from the return match next week.

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China trade

Chinese companies navigate challenges in hunt for EV metals in Latin America

Latin American countries, such as Chile, Bolivia, Mexico and Peru, are placing extra scrutiny on overseas investment in their lithium industries.

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Aerial view of brine ponds and processing areas of the lithium mine of the Chilean company SQM in the Atacama Desert, Calama, Chile. Photo: AFP
Venezuela

Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez lands in Spain seeking asylum

Gonzalez, who has challenged President Maduro’s declaration of victory, arrived in Spain with his wife, the country’s foreign ministry said.

English Premier League

FPL tips: Man Utd v Liverpool dilemma, why I picked Fulham defender over Arsenal

Those who followed my suggestions last week will be laughing, so let’s take a look at what’s in store ahead of Gameweek 3

Americas and the Caribbean

Paraguay open to China trade deals via Mercosur trade bloc despite Taiwan ties

The country’s long-standing diplomatic support for the self-governed island has hindered local farmers’ grains exports to China.

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Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena speaks during an interview in Asuncion, Paraguay, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
United States

Argentina to join US minerals partnership to diversify supply chains from China

Strategy aims to ease dependence on China for minerals that go into EV batteries and solar panels, while adhering to environmental standards.

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Argentina is joining a US-led initiative aimed at drawing more investment in critical-minerals mining. Photo: US Critical Materials
Venezuela

Venezuelan leader slams TikTok for ‘wanting civil war’ in his country

Nicolas Maduro, reeling from protests over his disputed re-election, says Chinese-owned company has suspended his access to the platform.

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Interest rates

July’s inflation blip will do little to derail US Fed’s September rate cut

The recent easing of price pressures has bolstered Fed officials’ confidence that they can start to lower borrowing costs while refocusing their attention on the labour market.

Diplomacy

China spends big on beef from Latin America-Caribbean as copper drops

Governments from the region are moving to boost relations with China, with more leader visits and new trade agreements.

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A Boston University Global Development Policy Centre says beef imports from the Latin America-Caribbean region to China have doubled in volume in the past five years. Photo: Reuters
Venezuela

Venezuela opposition leader Machado is in ‘hiding, fearing for my life’

In Wall Street Journal, Machado wrote: ‘I could be captured as I write these words.’ President Maduro has said she ‘should be behind bars’.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, left, and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez address supporters during a protest against the official presidential election results declaring President Nicolas Maduro the winner in Caracas, Venezuela on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Venezuela

Maduro congratulated by China after claiming victory in contested election

Beijing joined Russia, Cuba, Iran and Nicaragua in lauding the Venezuelan leader; the US and other nations express concerns about the vote’s legitimacy.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Lula ‘scared’ by Maduro’s bloodbath warning ahead of Venezuela vote, president says

Brazil’s President said: ‘I was scared by Maduro’s statements that if he loses the election there will be a bloodbath.’

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Argentina
Argentina
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Argentina. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Capital
Buenos Aires
Head of State
President Javier Milei
Head of Government
President Javier Milei
last updated:
25 September, 2024
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