Argentina

Global cases reach 10 million – latest updates

Novel coronavirus has infected 10 million people and claimed close to half a million lives around the world. Here are the updates for June 27:

UK virus death toll tops 40,000 – latest updates

The coronavirus pandemic has killed at least 395,000 people worldwide since it surfaced in China late last year. Here are pandemic-related updates for June 5:

It's US foreign policy that gives life to Iran-Venezuela solidarity

A stronger relationship between the two will trigger another headache for the US, but this time in its own hemisphere.

Turkey evacuates expats from 107 countries amid Covid-19 pandemic

"More than 200,000 foreigners have left Turkey so far. Around 20,000 of them were able to leave our country with special permits thanks to the support we gave them," Deputy Foreign Minister Yavuz Selim Kiran said.

Famed Buenos Aires opera house turns its sewing machines to mask making

More than 50 volunteers who normally work to create stage props, sew tutus, and manage special effects, have been cutting and stitching felt and cloth to make face masks, stamped with the theatre’s logo.

Global coronavirus death toll hits 200,000 – latest updates

Worldwide deaths linked to coronavirus passed 200,000 on Saturday, while confirmed cases are expected to hit three million in coming days. Here are the updates for April 25:

Women suffer as lockdown worsens Latin America's 'domestic hell'

Appeals to help women experiencing violence in the home have redoubled in recent weeks, from the United Nations to Pope Francis – Latin America's first pontiff.

Covid-19 is changing the way people protest around the world

From digitising dissent in Lebanon to cultivating new networks in India, the pandemic is not killing anti-government protests, but giving them a new direction.

Spain becomes third worst-hit country by coronavirus - latest updates

World Health Organization figures show the increase in new Covid-19 infections is now about 70,000 per day, up from about 50,000 just a few days ago. Here are the latest updates for March 30:

Coronavirus impact: Millions stranded abroad feel abandoned

With travel restrictions and border shutdowns in place, travellers stuck at airports and border crossings are struggling to get home.

How China solidified its foothold in Latin America through a space centre

Argentinians in the Patagonia desert perceive the Chinese space centre in a positive light, even though it has been an uncomfortable development for Washington.

Boca Juniors pip River Plate to Argentine title

It was Boca’s third league title in four years and robbed River Plate of their first league flag since 2014.