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British singer Liam Payne performs in Paris in September 2017. Photo: AFP

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

Latin America split on colonialism, Spain’s legacy

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

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.

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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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 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.

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

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

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

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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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.

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 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

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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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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Why more Asian women are flocking to Buenos Aires’ milongas for tango

An unspoken invitation to press themselves close to a stranger for a tanda, or set of dances, may stop there, but those that navigate the codes and the dance floor well enough may find further invitations

Naomi Hotta is one of a number of Asian women who have spent time navigating the codes of the often seedy world of Buenos Aires’ milongas, but here she enjoys returning to the floor at a relatively relaxed afternoon dance. Photo: Kicci Tommasi

World leaders unite in condemnation of assassination attempt on Donald Trump

In the aftermath of Saturday’s shooting, a chorus of international voices rose up to denounce the attack on the former American president.

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Exclusive | What is Milei’s China agenda? Argentina’s envoy on trade, space and Global South

Buenos Aires’ Beijing ambassador, Marcelo Suarez Salvia, says the two countries are navigating towards ‘promising horizon’ of opportunities.

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Argentina returns 14 Chinese cultural relics in illicit trafficking battle

Items handed over to Chinese envoy in Buenos Aires represent first such gesture under a 2018 bilateral agreement on cultural property.

The return of the artefacts reflects the determination of China and Argentina to protect cultural heritage, Chinese ambassador to Argentina Wang Wei has said. Photo: Weibo/CCTV

Messi’s Argentina to defend Copa America in US as Uruguay, Brazil await

Everything you need to know as the oldest continental tournament in world football kicks off for its 48th edition, 108 years on from its debut campaign.

Lionel Messi and Argentina are looking to defend the Copa America crown they won in 2021 against the hosts, Brazil. Photo: AP

Global audiences suspicious of AI-powered newsrooms, report finds

Consumers are suspicious about the use of AI to create news content, particularly for sensitive subjects such as politics.

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China, Argentina discussing Milei’s possible visit to Beijing: sources

No date or agenda yet, but meeting with Xi Jinping could still happen as two sides assess what they could gain from a trip by the new leader.

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China overlooks Milei’s rhetoric, hands Argentina US$35 billion lifeline

Weeks of market turbulence ends as crucial currency swap renewal is agreed, giving Buenos Aires economy room to breathe.

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Argentina’s central bank says the agreement with China is necessary to manage balance of payment flows. Photo: Reuters

China’s CNGR looks to snap up more lithium projects in Argentina

CNGR Advanced Material, extend its foray into Argentina’s lithium-rich region to build its own supply chain outside China.

View of the plant of the Chilean company SQM, where lithium mined from the Atacama Desert is processed into lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate. Photo: DPA

Argentine court orders Milei government to distribute held-up food aid

Aid to tens of thousands soup kitchens was frozen after Javier Milei took office in December vowing to slash public spending and weed out corruption in the social welfare system.

Argentina’s Milei keeps insults flying as Spain withdraws its ambassador

Spain withdrew its ambassador to Buenos Aires in an escalation of its response to Argentine President Javier Milei’s derogatory comments about the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Argentina. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
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President Javier Milei
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President Javier Milei
last updated:
25 September, 2024
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