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Supporters of Jair Bolsonaro clash with police in Brasilia

Many followers of outgoing far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept election results in Brazil set fire to several vehicles and attempted to invade the Federal Police headquarters in the capital Brasilia. They call for military intervention.

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Croatia knock Brazil out of World Cup on penalties in another shock

The Balkan country of just 4 million now has to plot another upset against either Argentina or the Netherlands in an attempt to return to the World Cup final showdown four years after losing to France in Russia.

Sport

Brazil beats South Korea and will take on Croatia in quarter-finals

Neymar returned from injury and converted a first-half penalty in Brazil’s 4-1 win over South Korea in the round of 16 on Monday, while Croatia struck gold in a shootout win against Japan, securing a return to the quarter-finals.

Scenes

Meet the Brazilian engineer cruising on plastic bottle tops

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"We want to be an example for kids and other businesses to show that they can use plastic waste and other residues to have a more circular economy."

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Brazil

Brazil football star Pelé hospitalised amid palliative care concerns

Pelé helped Brazil win the 1958, 1962 and 1970 World Cups and remains the team’s all-time leading scorer with 77 goals in 92 matches.

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Brazilian firefighters rescue people from rooftops after flooding

Brazilian firefighters rescue stranded people from rooftops after heavy rain has caused rivers to breach their banks.

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Bringing down the ‘Brazil cost’ through modernisation and reform

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A specific set of economic conditions known as the ‘Brazil Cost’ has, for a long time, presented a barrier not only to foreign investment, but to doing business within the country itself.

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Embrapa provides support for more sustainability in Brazilian agriculture

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Rich in natural resources and renowned for technology and innovation, Brazil is not only self-sufficient in food production, but is one of the world’s leading exporters of soy, cassava, meat, poultry, maize, coffee and oranges.

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Brazil invites investment in infrastructure & renewable energy

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With around 4,350 kilometres between its furthest points, Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world, flanked by 7,200 kilometres of Atlantic coastline and the borders of no less than ten South American countries.

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LGBTQ+ Pride parade returns to Rio de Janeiro after two-year hiatus

LGBTQ+ rainbow flags and a carnival-like atmosphere, Pride returns to Rio de Janeiro with the theme "Courage to be happy" after a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19.

Culture news

'Little Prince' with an afro: Brazilian boy reinvents classic story

A Brazilian theatre production is aiming to break down racial stereotypes and barriers by casting a black actor to play the lead role in Antoine St Exupery's classic, The Little Prince.

Sport

World Cup latest: Two goals from Brazil sink Serbia, again

Here is our at-a-glance guide to what is happening at the World Cup on Thursday.

Green News

Watch: The five pivotal moments from week 2 of COP27

COP27 has been extended by a day, as delegates struggle to wrangle a final deal. With just hours left of the conference, here are the key takeaways from the second week.

Green News

Here are 5 key things that happened on day ten of COP27

Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived to a warm welcome while world leaders reaffirmed 1.5C global warming goals.

World News

Good News: the mosquitoes wiping out dengue, and India’s tech detox

Five good news stories, including a breakthrough in transportation for donated hearts, will brighten up your day

Destinations

South America’s first digital nomad village is coming to Brazil

Whether you want to work from a heavenly-looking beach or you love the buzz of a big city, Brazil is perfect for digital nomads.

Creators

The crazy scrap metal sculptures made of nuts, bolts, pipes and spoons

Meet Michel Torres Costa, a Brazilian artist whose spectacular scrap metal sculptures went viral during the pandemic.

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Bolsonaro supporters call for military intervention after election defeat

Bolsonaro supporters call for military intervention after election defeat

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Police in Brazil partially clear road block protest over Bolsonaro defeat

Police in Brazil partially clear road block protest over Bolsonaro defeat

Brazil

Bolsonaro breaks tense silence without admitting election defeat

But the right-wing leader said he authorised the 'transition' after losing Brazil's election to rival Lula.