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Zelenskyy set to visit White House as Biden tries to secure more aid

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to the White House as Joe Biden's administration is stepping up pressure on Congress to provide billions more in aid to Kyiv.

11/12/2023

Tech News

'We need to talk, Elon,' says Argentina's president amid Musk support

X owner Elon Musk had previously expressed support for Javier Milei, Argentina's new president, following his election in November.

06/12/2023

Argentina

Who is Argentina's controversial new chainsaw president, Javier Milei?

Europe’s far-right has welcomed the victory of the self-proclaimed "king of the jungle" who is stirring up Argentinian politics at a sensitive time for the Latin American country.

20/11/2023

Argentina

Far-right populist Javier Milei becomes Argentina's new president

The people of Argentina have spoken: TV celebrity-turned-politician Javier Milei will be the next leader of South America's second-largest economy.

20/11/2023

Argentina

Argentina: Voters head to the polls to choose their next president

After 20 years of centre-left governments, Argentina could begin a new political cycle if the far-right candidate and self-described anarcho-capitalist Javier Milei prevails.

19/11/2023

Argentina

Euroviews. The disquieting shadow of Javier Milei looms over Argentine democracy

As the second round of the presidential elections approaches on Sunday, the prospect of Milei's presidency raises each and every red flag, posing a grave threat to Argentina's democratic institutions, Dr Matías Bianchi writes.

18/11/2023

Argentina

Who is Argentina's controversial chainsaw presidential candidate?

Calling himself "the king of the jungle" and bringing out a chainsaw during his electoral campaign, Javier Milei is stirring up Argentinian politics at a sensitive time for the Latin American country.

18/11/2023

Culture news

Fans aim to break record for biggest Spider-Man gathering in Argentina

In a spectacular display of Spidey spirit, more than a thousand Argentines swung into action at the iconic Obelisk monument in Buenos Aires with the goal of snatching the world record for the most Spider-People gathered at one event.

30/10/2023

Argentina

Argentine minister upsets far-right populist in first round elections

Economy Minister Sergio Massa surprisingly beat the eccentric far-right populist Javier Milei in the first round of Argentina's presidential election.

23/10/2023

Economy

Why did $500 million in cash get stuck at Argentina’s main airport?

Argentina has seen a storm of dollar withdrawals ahead of the presidential election this weekend.

20/10/2023

Economy

Argentina's central bank hikes key interest rate to 133%

Argentina's inflation was 138% in September compared to the previous year.

13/10/2023

Scenes

Meet the music therapist inspiring young people with special needs in Argentina

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City, Qatar. "Seeing all their limitations, everything they can't do and here we come to show them they can do everything."

11/09/2023

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WATCH: More than 20,000 participate in Tango World Championship

The Tango World Championship took place on Saturday in the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires, attracting more than 20,000 attendees, who enjoyed outstanding performances of the Latina American traditional dance.

03/09/2023

Argentina

Don't cry for Milei, Argentina: Peso plunges after populist's triumph

Populist Javier Milei won the Presidential primary poll in Argentina, triggering turmoil in financial markets.

21/08/2023

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WATCH: Fire engulfs bus on Argentinian highway

A large bus caught fire on Wednesday on a busy highway in the Argentinian capital, Buenos Aires.

17/08/2023

Argentina

Argentina: Populist Javier Milei gets most votes in primary election

Far-right populist Javier Milei rocked Argentina’s political establishment Sunday by emerging as the biggest vote-getter in primary elections to choose presidential candidates for the October general election in a nation battered by economic woes.

14/08/2023

Food and Drink

Argentina eatery scraps Holocaust-themed dishes from menu

Talk about bad taste...

08/08/2023

Argentina

South American trade bloc Mercosur holds summit for EU trade deal

The South American trade bloc Mercosur has opened a two-day summit with hopes of securing a deal with the European Union

03/07/2023

Argentina

Europe's future football stars vie for U20 World Cup glory

Players from five European nations will look to make their mark in this year's U20 World Cup which kicks off this weekend in Argentina.

21/05/2023

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Argentina obelisk covered with plastic bags for World Recycling Day

Global Recycling Day is a recycling initiative that encourages us to put recycling at the forefront of our responsibilities.

17/05/2023

Health news

Biologists in Argentina are battling dengue with atomic energy

Researchers at the National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA) are employing atomic energy to sterilise male mosquitoes which will then be released into the wild.

25/04/2023

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Homeless in Argentina seek refuge in unofficial shelter in Buenos Aire

The Jorge Berry domestic airport is becoming an unofficial homeless shelter iin a reflection of the rising poverty in Argentina, which also has one of the world’s highest inflation rates.

07/04/2023

Culture news

Argentina marks a hat-trick of World Cups wins with new exhibition

Argentine football fans may get a sense of what it feels like to be a world champion in the first official exhibition dedicated to the three titles won by the Albiceleste.

07/04/2023

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Watch: Thousands in Argentina mark anniversary of dictatorship coup

Thousands of people in Argentina marked the 47th anniversary of the last military coup, which human rights organizations believe killed at least 30,000 people.

25/03/2023

Argentina

Brazil's Lula meets Argentina's leader in bid to restore relations

Brazil's President Lula begins his international tour in Argentina before he departs for more visits with his other South American neighbours and later, Washington in February.

24/01/2023

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Watch: Messi's face in cornfield in Argentina

Messi's face was made using precision planting to pay tribute to Argentina's icon football player

20/01/2023