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Messi family seeks privacy with statement on health of player’s father

Jorge Messi, Argentina skipper’s father, is recovering from 'health issue,’ confirms family in a statement; Lionel broke down in tears during match against Algeria and hinted afterwards it was a family issue.

Brazil announces Japan-Mercosur free trade talks

Japan and Mercosur are set to negotiate a free-trade agreement, Brasília and Tokyo announces.

What we learned after the first round of World Cup 2026 games

From Lionel Messi rolling back the years to full stadiums and a Cape Verde team that shocked Spain, here is what we learned after the first round of games at the World Cup.

Presidential pilots say they flew suitcases to Santa Cruz during Kirchner years

'Cuadernos' graft trial hears from pilots, who allege presidential planes were used for delivery of suitcases and materials.

US, Iran sign 'memorandum of understanding' to end Middle East war

US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sign a memorandum of understanding, ending regional war that erupted on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes.

Trial into disappearance of missing five-year-old Loan begins

Fate of five-year-old Loan Danilo Peña remains one of Argentina’s most haunting mysteries of recent years; Long-awaited trial due to begin, days after the second anniversary of child’s disappearance.

Magic Messi bags hat-trick, breaks World Cup record as Argentina rout Algeria 3-0

Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament's joint all-time top scorer on Tuesday as holders Argentina launched their bid for back-to-back titles with a dazzling 3-0 rout of Algeria.

Milei’s Cabinet chief claims to be the crypto investor nobody knew

Argentina’s well-established crypto community is struggling to buy Manuel Adorni’s explanation to rebut allegations of illicit enrichment.

Court warns former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner over supporters' rallies outside home

Court warns former president over supporters' rallies outside her home and says she must comply with conditions of house arrest or face seeing restrictions tightened.

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After a year of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's house arrest, the fallout endures

A year on from the court ruling that confirmed her sentence, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner remains under house arrest and barred from holding public office. A look at status of the other court cases facing the former president and the ongoing dispute over the conduct of judges and prosecutors.

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Lula jokes he is thinking of 'signing Messi' for Brazil

Brazil president jokes that his nation should hire Argentina's Lionel Messi to play for his nation's football team.

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Lula says Trump 'should not meddle' in Brazil's upcoming elections

Brazilian president says it's fine for Donald Trump to support the right-wing Bolsonaro family, but that he "should not meddle" in the nation's October presidential election.

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Maradona’s former aide tells trial that star was manipulated

Support worker who aided Maradona in his final days says star was manipulated by those around him.

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Ángel Di María backs Argentina from afar: 'With you until the end of the world'

For the first time in 16 years, Ángel Di María will not lace up his boots at a World Cup, having appeared in four editions of the tournament.

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Congress to advance Milei's reform agenda during World Cup

Lawmakers set to debate investment incentives, deregulation measures and political reforms while public attention remains focused on Messi and Co in North America.

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Messi World Cup sticker mania spurs black market in Argentina

As Lionel Messi competes in what could be his final World Cup, stickers featuring the fan favourite are in high demand, with adults and children caught in the craze. The popularity of Panini’s stickers have helped fuel shortages and driven up prices.

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World Bank issues Argentina guarantees for US$2-billion commercial loan

World Bank board approves guarantees for a commercial loan of as much as US$2 billion that Argentina intends to use to help pay down upcoming debt maturities.

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Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

Argentina take on Algeria in Kansas City, while France face Senegal in New Jersey.

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Trump says Hormuz Strait to reopen Friday under US-Iran deal

Reopening of vital oil route would mark a major step toward ending months of deadly conflict and economic turmoil triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February.

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Argentina fans deploy 'asado' to challenge Kansas City's BBQ crown

Argentina begin their World Cup defence in Kansas City, the self-styled global barbecue capital, but their fans insist they're already king of the grill.

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Mining threatens scarce water resources in the Andes

San Juan Province is facing a persistent water shortage due to climate change, while mining advances across the Andes and its thousands of glaciers.

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Argentina launch bid for back-to-back title in Messi's sixth World Cup

Algeria will be Argentina's first hurdle in Group J, while Austria and Jordan await in Dallas on June 22 and June 27.

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Bitcoin specialists cast doubt on Adorni's account of wealth surge

Blockchain specialist and programmer analyse Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni’s Bitcoin explanation, which he says is responsible for the growth in his assets and wealth; They conclude the facts don’t add up.

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Tireless human rights activist Taty Almeida, founding member of Madres de Plaza de Mayo, dies at 95

Teacher, iconic human rights activist, president of Madres de Plaza de Mayo Línea Fundadora and campaigner for the disappeared and downtrodden. Taty Almeida, who has died at the age of 95, would not be silenced in her tireless search for memory, truth and justice and the knowledge over what happened to her missing son Alejandro.

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'Competitive animal' Messi set for sixth World Cup

Coach Lionel Scaloni has other injury concerns over goalkeeper Emi 'Dibu' Martinez and forward Julián Álvarez but both are expected to start in Kansas City against Algeria.

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Taty Almeida and the struggle for memory in the Milei era

Historic leader of the Madres de Plaza de Mayo Línea Fundadora became one of the most impassioned voices in Argentina to rail against denialism and formed a bridge carrying the banner of memory and the white headscarf to new generations.

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Admirers bid farewell to Taty Almeida, symbol of Argentina’s human rights struggle

Argentines on Monday bid farewell to Taty Almeida, president of the Madres de Plaza de Mayo Línea Fundadora organisation and a symbol of the tireless search for the disappeared.

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Argentina races ahead of storm in first training session with Marcos Senesi

Defender Marcos Senesi joins the squad in Kansas City as Lionel Scaloni finally has his full group for Argentina's World Cup title defence in the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Lionel Messi heads into historic sixth World Cup ‘as excited as ever’

Simply by stepping onto the pitch on Tuesday against Algeria, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star will become the first player ever to appear at six World Cups.

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Two years on, Argentina still searches for answers in missing child case

Fate of five-year-old Loan Danilo Peña remains one of Argentina's most haunting mysteries of recent years; Long-awaited trial due to begin, days after the second anniversary of child’s disappearance.

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The Milei siblings are losing soldiers, fast

If Argentina’s football team has a decent showing in the World Cup, inflation continues to come down and the economy begins to grow, then Javier and Toto can hope to come out the other end and look to consolidate their political project for the second half of 2026.

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Donald Trump and his Ukrainian bête noire

Hard as it is for Trump to stomach, Zelenskyy has greatly distinguished himself as a war leader. As for Trump, unless he is very lucky, he could find his name permanently attached to a deal with the Iranians that will bring to mind Neville Chamberlain.

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Pressure mounts on Milei's Cabinet chief Adorni after cash stash admission

Lawmakers from opposition Coalición Cívica party file criminal complaint against Adorni for alleged "false statements," while sectors allied to the government called on Milei to withdraw his support for the official.

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Artificial Intelligence and natural stupidity

Capitulation to robots is always going to be a hard sell.

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It’s a small World (Cup) II: The geopolitics of football

No host nation has won in this century, while there were no less than six home triumphs in the 16 tournaments of the previous century. The so-called World Cup is a Euro-American monopoly – will a new champion emerge from the record 48 competitors?

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Thiago Almada stakes his claim for starting spot for Argentina

Creative midfielder Thiago Almada has struggled for regular minutes at his club side Atlético Madrid, but now he's eyeing a starting slot for Argentina in their World Cup opener.

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All eyes on Messi – but don’t forget the supporting cast

Argentina can hurt opponents from anywhere on the pitch. There are plenty of candidates to become Messi’s latest World Cup partner-in-crime.

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Miguel Ángel Pichetto: ‘Peronism is a national movement, first and foremost, lying in the centre’

Veteran Peronist and national deputy analyses the social impact of austerity and anticipates strong polarisation between President Javier Milei’s administration and a Peronism united under a model of "productive capitalism" in next year’s election.

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Broadcaster Enrique Macaya Márquez heads to his 18th World Cup at age 91

Veteran Argentine broadcaster will extend a record that stretches back to Sweden 1958, linking football's black-and-white era with the modern global game.

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Candidates await result with Peru's presidential count on knife edge

Boosted by votes from overseas, Keiko Fujimori leads Roberto Sánchez by just over 900 votes in Peru's presidential run-off, with more than 18 million votes counted so far.

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Salta honours legacy of physician and scientist Dr. Joseph Redhead

Tribute to Dr Joseph Redhead, physician to Güemes and Belgrano whose pioneering scientific work helped shape the region's history, at the Museo de la Gesta Güemesiana.

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Stories that caught our eye: June 5 to 12

A selection of stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

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No hantavirus found in Mendoza Province after tests, says Health Ministry

Hantavirus probe in western Mendoza Province did not find any virus-carrying rodents, announces Argentina's Health Ministry.

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UK, Finland embassies speak up for freedom of press

UK Ambassador to Argentina David Cairns and Finland's Ambassador to Argentina Nicola Lindertz celebrate Journalists' Day and speak up in defence of "a free, independent and pluralistic press."

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Arruabarrena set to return to Boca Juniors after talks with Riquelme

Former coach says he is 'excited' by prospect of a second spell at La Bombonera, a decade after leading the club to a league-and-cup double.