KEY GEOPOLITICAL VISIT Seeking a reset, Brazil's Lula heads to China Today 08:30 Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva begins a state visit to China this weekend, with the aim of reinforcing commercial relations and promoting a peace plan in Ukraine on the agenda.
World Cup celebrations Lionel Messi: 'I always dreamed of lifting a World Cup with Argentina' Today 08:10 Lionel Messi thanked the crowd and scored the 800th goal of his career on Thursday night as he led an evening of unforgettable celebrations at the Monumental.
FOOTBALL IN ARGENTINA Affection rains down from stands as fans and players enjoy World Cup party Today 07:54 Argentina still mean business, and on the evidence of Thursday night, the lights will not go out for a long time as millions of fans across the nation continue to cherish those golden days in Qatar. by Dan Edwards
WORLD CHAMPIONS! Messi goal tops off Argentina's homecoming celebration Today 07:40 Fireworks, replica trophies, performances, songs and a Messi free kick – an emotional night at the Monumental as 83,000 lucky fans create an electric atmosphere for Lionel Scaloni and his team.
WELCOME HOME WORLD CHAMPIONS! Argentina and 'La Scaloneta' prepare for Monumental World Cup party Yesterdat 00:26 River Plate's Monumental stadium, packed with 83,000 souls, will provide a boisterous backdrop to Argentina's first match as world champions this Thursday night.
WORLD CHAMPIONS! 'The madness is total' – Argentina prepares for first match as world champions 22-03-2023 12:43 Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates will be greeted by fans as heroes on Thursday when they play their first match since winning the World Cup in Qatar.
BLOOMBERG Shortage of cooking oil looms as biofuels gain global appeal 22-03-2023 12:30 A global biofuel boom is set to drive a shortage of vegetable oils — used for cooking and now increasingly to power trucks and planes — intensifying a debate over food versus fuel.
HUMAN RIGHTS US report criticises Argentina’s ‘ineffective’ judicial system 21-03-2023 12:59 New US State Department report on rights situation in Argentina last year highlights “numerous cases of corruption,” and says that President Alberto Fernández’s government took only “limited steps” to fully investigate abuses.
WAR IN UKRAINE Putin says ready to discuss China's Ukraine plan at Xi talks 20-03-2023 15:12 President Vladimir Putin tells Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that Russia was open to discussing China's proposals to end the fighting in Ukraine.
ANALYSIS Panic in Silicon Valley 18-03-2023 03:12 The global economy has stepped on another landmine. Increased instability will hurt Argentina, as it did after 2008. by Agustino Fontevecchia
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Venezuela, China, Biden and extraterrestrials – the disinformation of AI 17-03-2023 15:38 Avatars generated by artificial intelligence are becoming ever more common in global disinformation. Experts warn of the threat of deep fakes and AI-generated audio-visuals.
RUSSIAN LEADER ICC issues war crimes arrest warrant for Putin 17-03-2023 14:58 The International Criminal Court announces an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin on the war crime accusation of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children. Russia is not a party to the ICC so it is unclear if or how the Russian president could ever be extradited.
ST PATRICK'S DAY INTERVIEW When Irish eyes are eyeing 17-03-2023 05:01 Ireland’s new Ambassador to Argentina Gerard McCoy is placing his bet on a trio of areas – business, education and tourism. by Michael Soltys
WORLD POLITICS Xi reboots statesman image in push to counter US on world stage 14-03-2023 12:41 Chinese premier is rebooting his image as a global statesman — and he’s already got a significant win under his belt.
GOALIE'S DONATION 'Dibu' Martínez auctions World Cup gloves for US$45K for cancer hospital 10-03-2023 20:25 Gloves worn by Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez in the nail-biting penalty shootout with France at Qatar's World Cup final last year were auctioned Friday for $45,000 in aid of the Garrahan children's cancer hospital.
UN NUCLEAR WATCHDOG IAEA board backs Grossi as head for second term to 2027 10-03-2023 13:38 United Nations nuclear watchdog's 35-nation board votes for Argentina's Rafael Mariano Grossi to serve as director general for a second term, until 2027.
FIFAGATE CORRUPTION Former Fox executive found guilty in FIFA bribery case 09-03-2023 23:34 Former executive with 21st Century Fox and Argentine sports marketing firm found guilty in New York of paying bribes to secure lucrative television rights to football officials.
ENVIRONMENT EU announces US$865 million for ocean protection in 2023 03-03-2023 10:09 Officials hope the effort helps to ensure more focus on ocean safety in the fight against climate change.
Football Confirmed: Scaloni signs contract to coach Argentina until 2026 27-02-2023 15:31 The Scaloneta continues! Argentina's World Cup-winning coach signs new contract until 2026 on eve of FIFA Best awards.
BASKETBALL Argentina misses out on Basketball World Cup for first time since 1982 27-02-2023 10:26 Basketball powerhouse Argentina will miss this year's FIBA World Cup for the first time since 1982 after they lost 79-75 to the Dominican Republic in qualifying on Sunday.
FOREIGN POLICY Back and forth: Argentina’s changing rhetoric on Russia's war in Ukraine 23-02-2023 23:47 President Alberto Fernández's administration has fluctuated in its stance on the conflict over the last 12 months, with increasing criticism of Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation.”
WAR IN UKRAINE: ONE YEAR ON ‘Ukraine will prevail’ – Zelenskyy marks anniversary of Ukraine war 23-02-2023 23:40 United Nations votes to demand Russia immediately and unconditionally withdraw its troops from Ukraine, marking the one-year anniversary of the war with a call for a "just and lasting" peace.
INTERVIEW 'Fear the biggest rival,' says record-breaking Antarctic swimmer 21-02-2023 09:08 Chilean swimmer Bárbara Hernández, who became the first person recorded to have swum 2.5 kilometresin the near-freezing Antarctic Ocean, says fear was her main rival. The 37-year-old completed the feat in 45 minutes and 30 seconds on February 5, wearing an ordinary swimsuit without additional padding, some goggles, a swimming cap and ear plugs.
CLIMATE CHANGE Climate change link uncertain in Argentina’s severe drought 16-02-2023 14:02 New study by the World Weather Attribution finds that while climate change likely exacerbated Argentina's ongoing dry spell, it has not necessarily caused a decrease in rainfall.
FOOTBALL Reports: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni agrees new contract until 2026 16-02-2023 13:52 Local media outlets report that World Cup-winning coach will ink new deal with Argentine Football Association (AFA) when he returns to the country next month for upcoming friendlies; Scaloni’s contract has technically ended – but all signs point to a new deal lasting until the next World Cup in 2026.
TURKEY-SYRIA QUAKE Argentina’s humanitarian mission helps to rescue three quake survivors in Hatay 16-02-2023 01:34 Rescues took place just four days after team landed on Turkish territory. Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero welcomes work of the responders: "We are thrilled to be able to share this news."
FOREIGN RELATIONS & DIPLOMACY Argentina set to reopen Embassy in Bangladesh after World Cup furore 09-02-2023 17:55 Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero will travel to Dhaka on February 27 to inaugurate Argentina's new Embassy in Bangladesh and deepen trade and cultural ties.
BEST COACH AWARD World Cup winner Scaloni leads FIFA 'Best' coach award shortlist 09-02-2023 16:27 Argentina's World Cup-winning coach Lionel Scaloni, Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid and Manchester City's Pep Guardiola were named as FIFA's finalists for the 2022 'Best' coach of the year award on Thursday.
CLUB WORLD CUP Ex-River idol Ramón Díaz leads Al-Hilal into Club World Cup final 09-02-2023 14:56 The mighty Real Madrid lie in wait, but there is still a slim chance that the Club World Cup could yet pass through Argentine hands in Saturday's final. by Dan Edwards
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL South American nations pitch joint hosting of 2030 World Cup 08-02-2023 08:54 Officials from Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile formally announce candidacy to jointly host the 2030 World Cup.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay launch World Cup 2030 bid 07-02-2023 15:25 Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay officially launch joint to host the World Cup in 2030, exactly 100 years after the event was first held in Montevideo. President Alberto Fernández calls for Bolivia to added to the line-up, declaring: "This candidacy is for the whole continent."
Global economic outlook From impending catastrophe to moderately optimistic? 04-02-2023 06:09 Just as the global economy was heading into an unavoidable recession, sentiment seems to have been reversed and optimism is taking over. by Agustino Fontevecchia
Anniversary: Battle of Stalingrad 'Descendants of victors': Russia evokes Stalingrad for Ukraine boost 01-02-2023 15:07 The Battle of Stalingrad, which turned the tide of World War II 80 years ago when German forces capitulated to the Red Army, remains a powerful symbol of patriotism in Russia as it presses its war in Ukraine.
SKIPPER LOOKS BACK Messi says World Cup trophy 'called out' to him 30-01-2023 17:21 National team skipper says in an interview that the World Cup "called out to him," but that he wished Maradona had been alive to hand it to him.
BLOOMBERG Disappearing barbecues show global beef demand is under pressure 30-01-2023 17:09 It’s not uncommon to see meat-buying slide during downturns for the economy. What’s striking is that demand is falling faster in many of the countries where beef has traditionally been the protein of choice
Football Racing hope to exploit Boca, River turbulence as top-flight returns 26-01-2023 16:25 Uncertainty at Boca and River means that for a change, one of the touted favourites comes from outside the omnipresent Superclásico duo: Fernando Gago’s Racing Club. by Dan Edwards
LULA IN BUENOS AIRES 'For the first time' – Lula admits he rooted for Argentina in World Cup final 23-01-2023 17:33 Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva surprised everyone by confessing on Monday that he cheered on La Albiceleste during the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
WORLD CHAMPIONS! 'I still can’t believe it': One month on, Messi still revelling in World Cup win 18-01-2023 15:58 A month on from lifting the World Cup in Qatar 2022, Argentina star Lionel Messi still can’t believe it.
FOOTBALL Messi set for first PSG appearance since World Cup as contract talks go on 10-01-2023 17:17 Lionel Messi is expected to make his first appearance for Paris Saint-Germain since his World Cup triumph in a Ligue 1 clash on Wednesday.
CHAOS IN BRASÍLIA President Alberto Fernández assails 'coup attempt' in Brazil 09-01-2023 00:00 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner also condemns attack, attributing it to "hate speech in the media and social networks."
GLOBAL REACTION World leaders condemn anti-government mob attacks in Brasília 08-01-2023 23:44 President Alberto Fernández slams "coup attempt" by supporters of Jair Bolsonaro in Brazilian capital, as leaders from across the globe condemn "outrageous" attack on democracy.
LOSS OF LEGEND SPARKS DEBATE Pelé, Maradona, Messi: Who is the greatest of all time? 30-12-2022 13:20 The sad passing of Brazilian football icon Pelé and Lionel Messi’s World Cup triumph in Qatar with Argentina has reignited debate over who is the real GOAT.
BRAZILIAN LEGEND DIES AT 82 'Rest in peace, Pelé,' – Messi, Argentina hail Brazilian great 29-12-2022 18:37 World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi leads tributes from Argentina as football icons bid Brazilian hero Pelé farewell.
OBITUARY Pele: Eternal king of the beautiful game 29-12-2022 16:57 Pelé was the best-loved footballer of his or any other generation, the eternal master of the beautiful game. But his impact went far beyond the pitch.
Breaking news Brazilian football legend Pelé has died, confirms family 29-12-2022 16:18 Brazilian football icon Pelé – widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and a three-time World Cup winner who masterminded the 'beautiful game' – has died at the age of 82, after battling kidney problems and colon cancer.
covid-19 in china Global alarm grows over China's Covid surge 29-12-2022 14:45 Hospitals across China have been overwhelmed by an explosion of infections following Beijing's decision to lift strict rules that had largely kept the virus at bay but tanked the economy and sparked widespread protests.
ISRAELI POLITICS Israel's Netanyahu returns to power with extreme-right government 29-12-2022 14:43 Israel's hawkish veteran sworn in as prime minister once again, this time heading what analysts call the most right-wing government in the country's history.
NEW YEAR APPROACHES World economy faces more pain in 2023 after a gloomy year 27-12-2022 09:56 International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to expand in 2023, with growth of 2.7%. The OECD is forecasting 2.2% growth.
ARGENTINA: WORLD CHAMPIONS AFA confident Scaloni will stay on as national team coach 26-12-2022 22:13 "Lionel Scaloni is the coach of the Argentina national team and we are both men of our word," says AFA chief Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia.
WORLD CUP FEVER More than skin deep: Fans line up for World Cup tattoos 26-12-2022 15:32 Football fever continues to sweep Argentina, with fans and footballers alike inking themselves with images of Lionel Messi and the World Cup trophy.