Argentina

Vice President Villarruel stirred up controversy ahead of the match against England for World Cup semi-finals saying the team would be playing against "usurping pirates" with reference to the political dispute over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands

Lionel Messi became the top scorer in men’s World Cup history with his first goal in a match against Austria. His second goal, in stoppage time, led Argentina to a 2-0 victory and him to his 18th goal

Mendoza will be the first Argentinian province to include rare genetic muscular disorder Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess (AME) in the first check-up on newborns carried out by the State, to maximise the prevention of this condition

Tens of thousands of people showed up for a special street show by Formula 1 charismatic star Franco Colapinto, bringing the sound of motorsports back to Buenos Aires for a special exhibition that filled the day with nostalgia and excitement

Amid a scandal involving parties with stolen anesthetics, the director of Fernández Hospital clarified details about the propofol use, calling it “shocking” and analyzing effects of the substance, risk of dependence, conditions in which it is administered

Oil prices above 100 dollars due to the Middle East conflict have benefited Argentina, President Miliei said, as the country improved its trade terms as a net energy exporter and has expected stronger exports and grains sales

Special conservation campaigns have been launched to recover firefly populations, which have been declining in Argentina due to habitat loss, artificial light, and pesticide use

Argentina has recorded its largest annual energy trade surplus in at least 33 years, driven by record oil and gas exports from the Vaca Muerta shale formation amid President Milei’s push to deregulate and attract foreign investment

Social, political and union organizations in Argentina have mobilized to reject the US military aggression against Venezuela and the capture of President Maduro, calling it a violation of international law and Latin American sovereignty

First National Intelligence Policy in 20 years has been approved, aiming to modernize its intelligence system, counter terrorism and cyber threats, and protect sovereignty amid global geopolitical tensions

2.397 golden retrievers have gathered in a Buenos Aires park; the event, celebrating the breed’s friendly nature and deep bond with their owners, broke an unofficial world record