Argentina’s Javier Milei slams Spain’s Pedro Sánchez after minister’s drug use jibe – POLITICO

Milei, a self-styled right-wing libertarian, also lashed out at  Sánchez’s deals with Basque and Catalan separatists, saying the Spanish prime minister had “endangered the unity of the Kingdom, making pacts with separatists and leading to the dissolution of Spain.” He added that illegal immigration in Spain was threatening women’s safety. The Spanish government on Saturday … Read more

How far have Chinese wines come? Awards crown best red, white and sweet wines, best value bottle, and more

When one thinks of wine, countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Chile and Argentina are likely to come to mind before China. However, as the third largest country in the world by land mass, many parts of China are suitable for growing grapes and making wine. To give some perspective, Xinjiang, the region with … Read more

Buenos Aires bars reinvent their cocktails using local ingredients, and earn global recognition

The enduring, purely alcohol masterpieces on which Buenos Aires bartenders built their global reputations in the 1950s are all still available, as are the classic recipes brought in long ago by Americans in exile from the Prohibition of the 1920s. Agostina Gerling, manager of hugely successful Buenos Aires bar Tres Monos, prepares one of the … Read more

Footage of first class A380 ‘Suite’ on Singapore Airlines plane leaves social media users in shock, as people joke: ‘I feel exceptionally poor watching this’

Singapore Airlines ensures that flying first class isn’t just a means of transportation – it’s a destination in itself, with footage of a luxury ‘suite’ sending social media users into a frenzy. A video shared by a passenger shows a sprawling cabin complete with a double bed, private bathroom, flatscreen TV, reclining leather armchair and complimentary … Read more

Five of the world’s most arduous bus journeys, from a 5-day drive in South America to a US route crossing the Mexican border and an epic 2,500-mile trip through Europe. Are YOU tempted? They’re cheap!

Coach trips can be a great way to see more on holiday with new scenery unfolding outside your window. But what if the journey covers thousands of miles… still tempted? Here we reveal some of the world’s most arduous bus services that might leave you scratching your head as to who would be. From a … Read more

Four Argentinian footballers probed over rape claims after woman ‘plied with drinks’ at luxury hotel

FOUR top-flight footballers in Argentina are being probed over claims they allegedly raped a woman after plying her with drinks. The men, who play for Argentinian side Vélez, are accused of attacking the 24-year-old at a Hilton hotel in the early hours of March 3. 1 Four top-flight footballers are under investigation for allegedly raping … Read more

EU’s pretending to be an honest trade cop – POLITICO

Given these power dynamics, the protests resulted in two key concessions: First, the EU put its trade talks with Mercosur nations Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay on hold. Second, it carved out a rule that would have forced farmers to leave part of their land untouched, resting the soil and hopefully allowing biodiversity to flourish. … Read more

First Female Argentine Saint Brings Together Pope Francis and Milei

VATICAN CITY —  Pope Francis on Sunday will elevate to sainthood the first female saint from his native Argentina, an event that will be attended at the Vatican by his former strong critic, Argentine President Javier Milei. Milei, a maverick right-wing libertarian, in the past called Francis an “imbecile,” a “son of a bitch preaching … Read more

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Newell’s Old Boys Play Out 1-1 Draw in Friendly

Last Updated: February 16, 2024, 09:07 IST Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi against Newell’s Old Boys (AP) Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami played out a 1-1 draw against his Argentine boyhood club, Newell’s Old Boys. Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi returned to the starting lineup for the MLS club on Thursday in a 1-1 home draw with … Read more

‘A partner of Zionist occupiers’: Hamas, Arab world slams Argentina

Argentine president Javier Milei’s visit to Israel was widely covered in Arabic-speaking outlets, with many pointing to the fact that he arrived at Ben Gurion Airport aboard an Israeli El Al airplane and commenters denouncing his pledge to move his country’s embassy from Tel Aviv to the capital Jerusalem. Hamas wrote in an official … Read more