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Heavy flooding in southern Brazil kills 150 and displaces 600,000
More than 2mn people are affected with $2bn economic losses in agriculture rich state after three weeks of rainsFinancial Times - World - Brazil -
Paralympian loses medals and equipment in Brazilian floods
Vanderson Chaves has faced many challenges in more than a decade as a Paralympic fencer but none as fearsome as the massive floods in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul stateABC News - Sports - Brazil -
BHP told to hand over executives’ employment details in Brazil dam disaster litigation
Claimants hope to bolster their case that managers were incentivised to push for cost cuts that contributed to the tragedyFinancial Times - Business - Brazil -
Brazil flooding death toll rises to 90 as more than 155,000 people displaced
At least 361 injured and 131 missing in southern part of country from what governor called his state’s ‘biggest climate catastrophe’. The death toll from what authorities call the worst climate disaster ever to strike southern Brazil has risen to ...The Guardian - World - Brazil -
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Mining firm BHP offers $25.7bn settlement for Brazil dam disaster
Australian company and its partner Vale unleashed largest spill of mining waste in history. The mining company BHP has said it hopes to secure a $25.7bn (£20bn) settlement over the 2015 Samarco disaster, when the collapse of a dam left at least 19 ...The Guardian - World - Brazil -
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Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 60, with 101 people missing
Authorities say massive floods in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 75 people over the last seven days and another 103 are reported missingABC News - World - Brazil -
Marta to retire from Brazil squad after Olympics
Brazil's all-time top scorer in both men's and women's football, Marta, will retire from internationals this year, the striker said on Thursday.ESPN - Sports - Brazil -
Brazil’s National Museum Receives Massive Fossil Donation
A gift from abroad of more than 1,100 Brazilian fossils aims to step up efforts to rebuild the country’s National Museum, which suffered major fire damage in 2018.The New York Times - Science - Brazil -
Brazil's Embraer Plots a New 737-Sized Jet to Rival Boeing
The Brazilian aircraft maker has been sounding out potential partners and financial backers on plans for a new narrow-body aircraft.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Brazil -
Flooding in Brazil is set to continue through the weekend
The worst isn't over as flooding is set to continue through the weekend in Brazil, the governor said.ABC News - Top stories - Brazil -
At least 37 dead as Southern Brazil hit by the worst floods in 80 years
The civil defense agency in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul says heavy rains have killed 39 people, with another 68 still missingABC News - World - Brazil -
Dam bursts and death toll rises in Brazil floods
More than 30 people have been killed and 60 are missing in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.BBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
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‘Only in Rio’: South Korea’s ambassador to Brazil is an unlikely samba star
Lim Ki-mo first heard Brazilian music 50 years ago in his home town of Busan; now his consular crooning marks a triumph of soft power. Brazil’s latest music sensation grinned from ear to ear as he moseyed down Copacabana beach contemplating his ...The Guardian - World - Brazil -
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Brazil's Embraer Plots a New 737-Sized Jet to Rival Boeing
The Brazilian aircraft maker has been sounding out potential partners and financial backers on plans for a new narrow-body aircraft.The Wall Street Journal - World - Brazil -
WATCH: Horse rescued after being stranded on rooftop amid flooding in Brazil
A Brazilian horse that garnered widespread attention after a TV news helicopter spotted it stranded on a rooftop has been rescued, officials say.ABC News - Top stories - Brazil -
Endrick in Brazil Copa América list, Casemiro out
Brazil coach Dorival Júnior has included Endrick in his 23-man squad for the Copa América while Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus, Tottenham's Richarlison and Manchester United midfielder Casemiro are among the high-profile absentees.ESPN - Sports - Brazil -
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Record Brazil floods kill 95 and cause $1bn damage
Extreme rainfall displaces 200,000 as scientists link disaster with climate changeFinancial Times - World - Brazil -
Brazil’s Brumadinho dam disaster reverberates for mining industry
Minas Gerais tragedy in 2019 has driven new global standard for safety and transparency, meanwhile the scars remainFinancial Times - World - Brazil -
The governor who is a dark horse for Brazil’s next presidential race
Minas Gerais businessman-turned-politician Romeu Zema plays down talk of 2026 bid, but analysts are not convincedFinancial Times - World - Brazil -
CEO of Brazil’s oil and gas giant Petrobras steps down following dustup over dividends
The head of Brazil’s Petrobras is stepping down after a fight over dividends, sending shares of the state-controlled oil and gas giant tumblingABC News - World - Brazil -
Brazilian niobium carves out an energy niche
US research highlights Chinese involvement in metal’s productionFinancial Times - World - Brazil -
As Minas goes, so goes Brazil
The bellwether state of Minas Gerais is a microcosm of the country’s vast political, economic and social disparitiesFinancial Times - World - Brazil -
Brazilian government ousts Petrobras chief after dispute over dividends
Jean Paul Prates is fifth CEO of state-controlled oil major to leave in 3 yearsFinancial Times - World - Brazil -
Brazil floods drive thousands from their homes
Heavy rains wreak havoc in southern Brazil, leaving many homeless and raising fears of further chaos.BBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
Strike at Brazil’s environmental agencies starts to hit key parts of economy
Labour stoppages by 4,000 public servants disrupt wide range of industries and infrastructureFinancial Times - World - Brazil -
Makeshift shelter saves hundreds of dogs amid floods in southern Brazil
Hundreds of volunteers have set up a makeshift dog shelter in an abandoned, roofless warehouse in the Brazilian city of Canoas, one of the hardest hit by floods in southern Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul stateABC News - World - Brazil -
Southern Brazil has been hit by the worst floods in more than 80 years. At least 39 people have died
Heavy rains in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul killed 39 people, with another 68 still missing, the state civil defense agency said Friday, as record-breaking floods devastated cities and forced thousands to leave their homes.NBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
Brazil's Lula invites Japan's prime minister to eat his country's beef, and become a believer
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has welcomed Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on his first visit to the country, with the two meeting in Brasilia and the South American leader pushing his counterpart to buy his beefABC News - World - Brazil -
Heavy rains in Brazil kill at least 8 people, leave 21 missing, civil defense says
Heavy rains in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 10 people and left 21 missing since MondayABC News - World - Brazil -
Fire at small hotel in southern Brazil kills at least 10 people
A fire tore through a small hotel in the southern Brazilian city of Porto Alegre early Friday, killing at least 10 people and injuring 11, authorities saidABC News - World - Brazil -
Brazil’s President Lula creates two new Indigenous territories, bringing total to 10
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Thursday announced the creation of two new Indigenous territories for Brazil, bringing the total number of new reserves during this term to 10.NBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
Brazilian rowers give up Olympic dream to help flood victims
The athletes decided to stay in their home state of Rio Grande do Sul to help flood victims.BBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
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Brazil named 2027 Women's World Cup hosts
Brazil are voted hosts of the 2027 Women's World Cup after beating a joint bid by Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany at Fifa's congress.BBC News - Top stories - World Cup -
LOOK: UFC fighter Michel Pereira rescues dogs from floods in Brazil
Pereira also is seeking donations to help flood victimsCBS Sports - Sports - UFC -
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FIFA vote awards Brazil 2027 Women's World Cup
Brazil has been confirmed as host of the 2027 Women's World Cup after the voting from 211 federations at the 74th FIFA Congress celebrated in Bangkok on Friday.ESPN - Sports - World Cup -
After brilliant spells in Brazil and now Real Betis, can Johnny Cardoso crack into the USMNT?
Johnny Cardoso joined Real Betis in January, and the U.S. international has become one of the best midfielders in LaLiga. What's behind the 22-year-old's meteoric rise?ESPN - Sports -
Brazil to host 2027 Women’s World Cup after seeing off European bid
Brazil gets 119 votes to 78 for Belgium-Netherlands-GermanyInfantino says legal threats over Club World Cup are ‘futile’Brazil was declared the host of the 2027 Women’s World Cup at the Fifa congress, beating the joint bid of Belgium, the ...The Guardian - World - World Cup -
2027 Women's World Cup: Brazil named host, bringing the tournament to South America for the first time
Brazil's bid beat out a joint effort from Belgium, Germany and the NetherlandsCBS Sports - Sports -
Brazil picked by FIFA to get soccer's 2027 Women's World Cup, a first for South America
Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup after a vote of FIFA’s full membership chose the South American bid over a joint proposal from Belgium, Netherlands and GermanyABC News - Sports -
Brazil is chosen to host soccer's 2027 Women's World Cup by FIFA's 211 members
Brazil is chosen to host soccer's 2027 Women's World Cup following a vote by FIFA's 211 membersABC News - Sports - World Cup