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Why is rewilding Argentina ‘essential for our survival’?

Biodiversity loss, climate change, and pandemics are intertwined with the rampant destruction of the earth's natural ecosystems. But reintroducing key species and rewilding could change all that.

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Watch: Lagoon turns shocking pink and fish farming may be to blame

The Corfo Lagoon in Patagonia, southern Argentina, has turned pink after waste from fishing companies was dumped in its waters.

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Lagoon in Argentine Patagonia turns pink due to pollution

Lagoon in Argentine Patagonia turns pink due to pollution

Destinations

7 popular city destinations that are absolutely worth the hype

We get it. It's cool to go to unusual places where nobody else ventures, but sometimes cities - like these seven - are absolutely worth the fuss.

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Destinations

A guide to the most expensive mountain climbs in the world

Here’s what it costs to climb the most expensive summits across the globe.

Europe News

Argentine campaign to reunite families begins overseas search

The movement was started by the Abuelas de la Plaza de Mayo, whose pregnant daughters went missing or were killed by the dictatorship.

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These 'wine temples' changed Argentina's wine industry

Wine tasting in Argentina is like a religion at these ‘wine temples’

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Protesters in Buenos Aires decry COVID vaccine scandal

Demonstrators left "body bags" depicting coronavirus deaths in front of the Government House with signs reading: "I was waiting for the vaccine but it was given to Alberto's (President Alberto Fernandez) friends."

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Argentine health minister forced to resign amid COVID vaccine scandal

The scandal erupted after journalist Horacio Verbitsky said he received preferential treatment from the health ministry to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Seafoam on Argentine beach delights vacationers

The novelty has surprised beach-going tourists for the last two days.

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Falkland Islands back in spotlight after exclusion from Brexit deal

The Falklands have not been included in the EU-UK agreement, a cause for concern among residents, many of whom rely heavily on trade with Europe.

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Argentine Senate passes landmark abortion bill

Pro-choice activists celebrate outside the parliament building after the Argentine Senate approved a bill to legalize abortion.

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Argentina has just legalised abortion - here's why it's big news

The vote on Tuesday marked the final hurdle in a long-standing campaign to see abortion legalised in the homeland of Pope Francis.

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Police in Argentina search house and clinic of Maradona's doctor

Diego Maradona's doctor is reportedly under investigation for manslaughter four days after the iconic footballer died of a heart attack at his home, according to an Argentinian news agency.

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Football legend Maradona buried as thousands mourn in Buenos Aires

Many climbed the fences of Argentina's presidential residence, cheering for Maradona one last time.

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Aerial images show the long queues to see Diego Maradona's coffin

Thousands of Maradona fans waited to enter the country's presidential mansion where the coffin holding their icon will lie in state for the next three days.

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Crowds gather in Buenos Aires to pay tribute to Diego Maradona

The football star died of a heart attack on Wednesday, aged 60.

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Chaotic scenes as fans scramble to see coffin of Diego Maradona

Fans mourning the death of Argentine footballer Diego Maradona scuffled with police outside Casa Rosada, where his coffin is lying in state.

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Watch: Argentinians pay respects to body of Diego Maradona

As controversial as he was talented, Maradona is a gigantic loss for the beautiful game.

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Pro-abortion protest as Argentina mulls legalising terminations

This is activists in Argentina urging the legalisation of abortion.