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Brazilian slackliners defy gravity with Sao Paulo's abandoned building

Stretched above the teeming megalopolis of Sao Paulo, slackliners are defying gravity via a Highline connected across the city's abandoned buildings.

World

Brazil's Bolsonaro blames Amazon fires on NGOs making 'problems'

Brazil's Bolsonaro blames Amazon fires on NGOs making 'problems'

World News

Brazilian government defends record on Amazon deforestation

Satellite images from Brazil’s own space agency allegedly show deforestation in the Amazon has almost tripled since Bolsonaro’s government came to power.

Brazil

Amazonas state declares state of emergency over rising forest fires

The Brazilian state of Amazonas declared a state of emergency over the rising number of forest fires in the area.

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Brazil

Brazil: prison inmate who attempted escape dressed as woman found dead

A Brazilian inmate who tried to escape from prison by dressing up as his daughter was found dead in his cell, according to prison authorities.

USA

Dozens killed in Brazil prison riot

Authorities said the riot involved rival criminal gangs who took at least two penitentiary officers hostage as they battled one another.

Brazil

Prison clash in Brazil leaves at least 52 people dead: officials

A prison clash in Brazil's Altamira jail left at least 52 people dead, said officials.

Brazil

Watch: Footage of uncontacted Amazon tribe members emerges

In June 2019, deforestation in the world's largest tropical rainforest was 88% higher June 2018.

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Brazil bids farewell to Bossa nova legend Joao Gilberto

Fans from around the world honoured Bossa nova pioneer João Gilberto at his funeral in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil

João Gilberto, pioneer of Brazil's bossa nova, dies at 88

The Grammy-winning artist was instrumental in popularizing the bossa nova music style around the world.

Brazil

Sharp rise in Amazon deforestation in Brazil under Bolsonaro

Sharp rise in Amazon deforestation in Brazil under Bolsonaro

Spain

Spanish police find 39kg of cocaine in Bolsonaro's G20 plane entourage

A Brazilian military officer who was set to accompany President Jair Bolsonaro on his return trip from the G20 in Tokyo was arrested in Spain after 39kg of cocaine was recovered from his luggage, police have revealed.

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Sao Paulo celebrates gay pride with largest crowds yet

Hundreds of thousands of revellers flooded Sao Paulo's Avenida Paulista Sunday (June 23) with a festive atmosphere as they sang and danced at the 23rd annual Sao Paulo Gay Pride Parade, which organisers bill as the largest gay pride parade in the world.

France

Henry sends struggling France into World Cup quarter-finals

France captain Amandine Henry came to the rescue as the hosts scraped into the women's World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win against Brazil.

France

Brazil beats Italy 1-0, Marta becomes top scorer in world cup history

Marta became the top scorer in world cup history after scoring a goal against Italy on Tuesday.

France

Brazil beat Italy to set up last-16 match against France or Germany

Brazil will face France or Germany after qualifying for the knock-out stages of the Women's World Cup with victory over Italy.

Brazil

Brazilian president says decision to criminalise homophobia 'wrong'

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro told reporters on Friday that the Supreme Court's decision to criminalise homophobia overstepped the court's prerogatives.

Brazil

Brazil's Marta becomes first player to score in 5 World Cups

Brazil's Marta Viera da Silva has become the first footballer, male or female, to score in five editions of the World Cup. And now she's on the cusp of breaking another World Cup record.

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Cristiane scores hat-trick as Brazil sink Jamaica for perfect start

Brazil cruised to a 3-0 win in their opening game

Brazil

Watch: Free rooftop yoga on offer in Brazilian favela

Residents of one of Sao Paolo's most dangerous neighbourhoods are being offered rooftop yoga classes.