Argentina elects: what's at stake for the country's economy?

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Voters in Argentina are preparing to go the polls on Sunday to elect the country's next president. Inflation is running at 140% and one candidate, Javier Milei, is pledging to get rid of the peso and dollarise the economy if he succeeds. We get insight into the issue from journalist Natalio Cosoy, with reports from Buenos Aires and San Pedro city assessing the opportunities and challenges on an urban and rural front. German influencer Sam Dylan gives his opinion on news that the European Commission has outlawed the sale of some microplastics - including most glitter - over concerns its polluting the oceans. In Australia, the national government in Canberra has decided to allow a Chinese company continued ownership of the port of Darwin - under a 99 year lease. (Picture: Argentina flag with ballot box - stock photo. Credit: Getty Images)