Feel like you’ve seen it all? This cruise will change your mind

Feel like you’ve seen it all? This cruise will change your mind

South America is an overlooked cruise destination,but nowhere gives you the chance to sail to more varied destinations.

  • byBrian Johnston

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Extraordinary and exotic:Why now is the time to visit South America

Extraordinary and exotic:Why now is the time to visit South America

There are more flights and South America remains better value than Europe or the US. Here is our beginner’s guide to travelling around this continent of extremes.

  • byChris Moss andJulietta Jameson
Three charged over death of Liam Payne
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Three charged over death of Liam Payne

The One Direction singer had traces of alcohol,cocaine and a prescription antidepressant in his system when he died,authorities said.

  • byNicolas Misculin andKate Lahey
What we know so far about Liam Payne’s death

What we know so far about Liam Payne’s death

The former One Direction star has died in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires. Here’s what we know.

  • byThomas Mitchell
One Direction singer Liam Payne found dead in Buenos Aires

One Direction singer Liam Payne found dead in Buenos Aires

The British musician’s death at 31 came hours after he posted to Snapchat about his trip in Argentina,talking about riding horses and playing polo.

  • byBrendan O’Boyle,Sarah Morland,Eliana Raszewski andAgustin Marcarian
Turns out,the ‘end of the world’ is a great place to visit

Turns out,the ‘end of the world’ is a great place to visit

This far-flung chilly city will warm your heart with crab feasts,colourful murals and some of the best baked goods around.

  • byKatrina Lobley
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‘Grievous bodily harm’:Argentina’s ex-president accused of beating first lady
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‘Grievous bodily harm’:Argentina’s ex-president accused of beating first lady

The accusations came to light when investigators found photos of former first lady with a black eye and a bruised arm on the phone of the ex-president’s former secretary.

  • byJack Nicas andDaniel Politi
Black swans in ‘significant peril’ from bird flu

Black swans in ‘significant peril’ from bird flu

Australia’s poultry industry is grappling with an outbreak of H7 bird flu,but the H5N1 strain,which has spread to every other continent,could wipe out native species.

  • byMike Foley
This is one of the world’s most glorious sporting snacks

This is one of the world’s most glorious sporting snacks

Consider the great sporting snacks of the world:meat pie in Australia;the hot dog in the US;samosas in India. And now,add this to that list.

  • byBen Groundwater
The world’s largest waterfall system is a dazzling experience

The world’s largest waterfall system is a dazzling experience

You’d be mad to miss some of the experiences at Iguazu Falls,even if you end up getting wet.

  • byBrian Johnston
The bird flu virus has adapted to sea mammals. Scientists are puzzled

The bird flu virus has adapted to sea mammals. Scientists are puzzled

And the new research findings hold a warning:H5N1 may similarly transform to cause large-scale infections in other mammalian species,including people.

  • byApoorva Mandavilli