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France

Football superstar Neymar denies Paris rape allegations

Paris St Germain and Brazil international Neymar has denied allegations by an unidentified woman that he raped her in Paris last month.

02/06/2019

Brazil

Neymar accused of rape in Paris, player says he was set up

The Brazilian striker defended himself on Instagram in a 7-minute video that includes WhatsApp messages he says were exchanged with the accuser days later.

02/06/2019

Brazil

How climate change is hitting livelihoods in Brazil's mangrove forests

A fisherman has been telling his story of how climate change is threatening his livelihood in Brazil's coastal areas.

30/05/2019

France

'Bolsonaro is rubbish' says Brazilian indigenous chief on Lyon visit

A Brazilian indigenous chief called the Brazilian president rubbish during his visit to Lyon.

28/05/2019

Brazil

'At least 55 inmates choked and stabbed to death in Brazil jails'

At least 55 prisoners have been found dead in four jails in the Brazilian city of Manaus after clashes between rival gangs, authorities said.

28/05/2019

Brazil

Indigenous Brazilians protest against President Bolsonaro’s land reforms

The representatives of more than 300 tribes are angry that President Jair Bolsonaro has closed down the country’s indigenous affairs agency.

27/04/2019

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Brazil's indigenous leaders protest in parliament

Indigenous leaders met with lawmakers to discuss land rights and the role of their communities in the protection of the environment Thursday amid protests against the policies of Brazil's new far-right president.

26/04/2019

Living

Harnessing the power of Amazonian plants in beauty

These wonder oils, pastes, and clays, can help to build collagen, increase skin’s elasticity, and even reduce the appearance of acne.

25/04/2019

Brazil

Hunt for survivors after deadly building collapse in Brazil

Firefighters search for survivors after two illegally constructed buildings collapsed in Rio de Janeiro. At least three people were killed and dozens are injured.

13/04/2019

No Comment

Brazil: Deadly rains lash Rio de Janeiro

Torrential rains doused Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday (April 9), killing at least three people and sowing chaos in Brazil's second largest city, which declared a state of emergency.

09/04/2019

Brazil

Brazil rejects UN appeal not to revise history by denying 1964 coup

According to Bolsonaro, the overthrow of an elected leftist government was not a coup d'etat, but a legitimate movement backed by the country's Congress and judiciary

05/04/2019

No Comment

Indigenous groups protest proposed health reforms

Indigenous groups across Brazil protested Wednesday against a proposal to transfer Indigenous health services from the federal government to municipalities.

28/03/2019

Brazil

Brazil's former president Temer arrested in corruption probe

Brazil's former president, Michel Temer, arrested corruption investigation.

21/03/2019

USA

Watch again: Trump and Bolsonaro speak after White House meeting

Join us as two of the world's most outspoken leaders meet at the White House.

19/03/2019

Brazil

Porsche sports cars among destroyed cargo of sunken Grande America

They included some of the exclusive 911 GT2 RS models, which were on their way to customers in Brazil when the accident happened.

19/03/2019

Brazil

Brazil school shooting: Eight dead, including six children

At least eight people, including children, were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Brazil.

13/03/2019

No Comment

World-famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival kicks off with colourful costumes and samba dancing

Rio de Janeiro's world-famous carnival kicked off on Friday with street parties, colourful costumes, music and samba dancing.

02/03/2019

No Comment

Amazon whale carcass and Trump-Kim summit 2.0: No Comment of the week

From a whale carcass in the Amazon to the second summit of US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, take a look at our selection of the best videos from this week's No Comment section.

01/03/2019

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Take a look back at this morning's biggest stories from across Europe.

01/03/2019

No Comment

Dogs parade at Rio de Janeiro's Pets Carnival

Everyone celebrates Carnival in Rio. Even the pets!

25/02/2019