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Football fever spreads among 'real deal' Indian fans beyond Qatar

Meet the Indian football fans who've travelled from far and wide to show their support for their favourite teams in Doha.

Travel News

One dead after Antarctic cruise ship hit by ‘rogue wave’

The ship was struck by a “rogue wave.”

Sport

Australia face Argentina in knockouts, Mexico miss out on last-16

France progressed as Group D winners despite losing 1-0 to Tunisia at the Education City stadium, a fine Wabi Khazri goal just before the hour mark wasn't quite enough for them as Australia beat Denmark at the Al Janoub Stadium.

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Argentinian fan proposes to Polish girlfriend during interview

An Argentinian fan proposes to his Polish girlfriend during a televised interview at Stadium 974 in Doha, minutes before the World Cup match between Poland and Argentina.

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Qatar

‘It’s a hard blow’: Argentina in shock after Saudi World Cup victory

While Argentina ranks as FIFA’s third best team in 2022, Saudi Arabia are 51st.

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LGBTQ community celebrates 31st Pride Parade in Buenos Aires

Thousands of people march through downtown Buenos Aires during the city's 31st pride march. The Argentine trans community led the emblematic parade with demands for equality and labour rights.

Argentina

Italian mafia boss arrested in Argentina after years-long manhunt

Carmine Alfonso Maiorano is the leader of the infamous 'Ndrangheta mob.

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Watch: Coldplay joined by Iranian actress live in Buenos Aires

Coldplay were joined live on stage by Iranian actress, Golshifteh Farahani, at a huge concert in Buenos Aires. Together they performed an Iranian song called "Baraye."

Living

‘We can’t eat lithium’: South Americans strike back at mining industry

Lithium extraction requires vast amounts of water, and is jeopardising people's lives and livelihoods in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile.

Destinations

Winter sun: Where will your money go the furthest this year?

With the pound at a record low against the dollar, holidays to the US are off the cards. Here’s where you should go instead.

Football Now

FIFA World Cup 2022: Last chance for Argentina's Lionel Messi?

In partnership with Media City

At 35 years old, the 2022 World Cup may well be Lionel Messi's last for Argentina. The forward is still waiting to lift the trophy, so can he finally do it?

World News

Buenos Aires swoons at Tango festival and Championship

The opening of the International Tango Festival and Championship got underway in Buenos Aires, the event that attracts tango aficionados from across the country.

Argentina

Watch: Misfiring gun sees Argentine VP survive assassination attempt

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who served as the country's president, is at the centre of a corruption case, prompting her supporters to gather in front of her home every night for weeks.

Culture news

Record-breaking Frida Kahlo work goes on show

The self-portrait sold for the most for a Latin American artist in history and depicts her tumultuous relationship with Diego Rivera.

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The popular saint San La Muerte, worshipped in Argentina

Thousands of people paid tribute to San La Muerte, one of Argentina's most beloved and controversial pagan saints.

Argentina

Paddlers get up close and personal with 12 whales in Argentina

On 11 August, two paddleboarders had a unique encounter with 12 whales on Argentina's Atlantic coast.

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Argentine chefs compete to grill the best asado

Cooks from across Argentina fired up their grills on Sunday to compete to produce the best asado, the country's traditional barbeque.

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Argentines in Rosario protest again Parana Delta fires

Hundreds of people protest in Rosario, Argentina, against fires that have been raving the Parana Delta for several weeks, asking for the government to resolve the issues and saying that the smoke is not allowing them to breath properly.

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Argentinians send space messages for Maradona

Argentine fans are paying tribute to football legend Diego Maradona by leaving recorded messages that will be carried into space by a satellite.

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Abortion rights demonstration blocks roads at Supreme Court

Hundreds of abortion rights activists protested outside the Supreme Court on Thursday 30 June. They sat on the sweltering asphalt as they conducted a nonviolent civil disobedience demonstration to demand safe and legal abortion access.