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08:40 Brazil urging tougher emissions goals ahead of climate summit, sources say

Brazil, which hosts this year's United Nations climate summit, has a main goal of persuading Europe, China and other developing economies to commit to cutting greenhouse gas emissions enough to keep global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius, three people with knowledge of the country's plans told Reuters.

06:48 Vietnam seeks more free trade deals to drive growth as Trump tariff looms

Vietnam is seeking to speed up its negotiations for new free trade agreements while more effectively exploiting the 17 ones it has already signed, as its export-reliant economy is bracing for U.S. tariffs.

17:02 Before 'Mahabharata', BR Chopra made another TV show, watching 'Mahabharata' actors, weeping on Doordarshan

BR Chopra has a birth anniversary on 22 April of Indian cinema world veteran and great filmmaker. While he gave more than one hit-superhit to the film world, he made a clut serial like 'Mahabharata' on TV. But do you know that he had earlier made another show with the actors of 'Mahabharata'.

22/04 Brazil's would-be cocoa king aims to revolutionize industry with giant farm

In the Brazilian state of Bahia, farmer Moises Schmidt is developing the world's largest cocoa farm.

19/04 Brazil's Indigenous leader Raoni says he is against drilling for oil in Amazon region

Brazil should not explore oil reserves in the Amazon region, because of the dangerous impact on local communities, Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire, of the Kayapo people, told Reuters during the country's largest Indigenous gathering last week.

16/04 Brazil acknowledges record debt risk this year, need for fiscal consolidation

Brazil's government acknowledged growing risks of public debt renegotiation, with a record level for 2025 due to an increased share of debt exposed to short-term interest rates, and stressed the need for fiscal consolidation to improve the outlook.

16/04 Wife of Peru's Humala arrives in Brazil for asylum as ex-president jailed

Nadine Heredia, the wife of former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala, arrived in Brazil on Wednesday as the ex-leader spent the night in jail following a 15-year sentence for money laundering.

16/04 Barcelona's Leon receives two-match ban for inappropriate touch

Barcelona defender Mapi Leon has been handed a two-match ban by Liga F for inappropriately touching Espanyol defender Daniela Caracas during the Catalan derby in February, the BBC reported on Wednesday.

15/04 Brazil auto market offers warning for US tariff policy

When Brazil hiked trade barriers in its auto market over a decade ago, the government promised more local manufacturing, reliable jobs and better cars.

15/04 China's Cofco hiring dozens in farm powerhouse Brazil

Cofco International, which is building its biggest export port terminal in the world in Brazil, said on Tuesday China's state-run food group is recruiting dozens in the South American farm powerhouse.

15/04 Ambedkar Jayanti Quotes & Wishes 2025: These motivational quotes of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar will take on the path of success, give in life?

Br Ambedkar Jayanti Quotes or Success: The birth anniversary of Dr. Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, Chief Architect of the Indian Constitution, is celebrated on 14 April. He is also called the creator of the Indian Constitution. Baba Saheb put his life in bringing change in society. He did a lot of work for the upliftment of Dalit society. Baba Saheb has done such a thing in his life, due to which he

15/04 Brazil central bank says 'unclogging' monetary policy channels is a challenge

Brazilian central bank executive director Rogerio Lucca said on Monday that unclogging the transmission channels of monetary policy is a potential challenge, highlighting that some credit lines exhibit limited sensitivity to interest rate changes.

14/04 Brazil's Bolsonaro in intensive care after 12-hour surgery

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was recovering in an intensive care unit on Monday after a tricky 12-hour surgery due to recurring intestinal issues since he was stabbed while campaigning in 2018.

14/04 Brazil's Bolsonaro recovering after 12-hour surgery

It was the former Brazilian president's fifth surgery since being stabbed in the stomach while campaigning in 2018.

13/04 Veteran Smith claims first win in eight years in El Salvador

South African veteran Jordy Smith took his first world championship tour victory in eight years at the Surf City El Salvador Pro on Saturday, while Hawaiian powerhouse Gabriela Bryan carved her way to the win in long, overhead waves.

12/04 Brazil's Bolsonaro may need new surgery after being hospitalized

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro may undergo a new surgery, which would be his fifth since being stabbed while campaigning in 2018, after feeling strong abdominal pain during an event with supporters in northeastern Brazil, he posted on X on Saturday.

12/04 Lower oil prices could sink Ecopetrol's full-year profits by $2.8 billion, president warns

Lower oil prices could reduce Colombian state-run oil firm Ecopetrol's profits by up to 12 trillion pesos ($2.76 billion) this year, the company's president warned on Friday.

11/04 Former Brazil President Bolsonaro hospitalized with abdominal pain

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was hospitalized in Rio Grande do Norte state on Friday with abdominal pain, his son Senator Flavio Bolsonaro said in a statement.

11/04 Oil producers seek to shore up finances amid crude price plunge

Oil-dependent governments are coming under pressure from the lowest crude prices since the COVID-19 pandemic, with officials preparing policy responses for a drop in revenue such as issuing more debt and reducing spending.

11/04 Indigenous groups rally in Brasilia to demand land rights

Thousands of Indigenous people from across Brazil are rallying in the nation's capital this week to demand protection for their land rights, fighting legislation that could make it impossible for some tribes to reclaim territory they were forced to leave.

10/04 Rybakina steers Kazakhstan to win over Australia in BJK Cup

World number 10 Elena Rybakina showed all her battling qualities to beat Kimberly Birrell 6-3 7-6(4) and give Kazakhstan an unassailable 2-0 lead over seven-times champions Australia in their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier in Brisbane on Thursday.

08/04 Brazil, Egypt and Singapore among potential winners from tariff onslaught

Days after U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs shocked multiple U.S. trading partners and global markets, a handful of countries are emerging as potential winners although the risk of a tariff-induced recession will limit the upside.

07/04 Trump leaves emerging market central banks with no clean choices

U.S. President Donald Trump's bruising blast of tariffs last week has thrown emerging market central banks a fresh curve ball with many now forced to make the tough choice between supporting economic activity and keeping fragile currencies stable.

06/04 Supporters gather in Sao Paulo to back Bolsonaro as he faces trial

Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro gathered in Sao Paulo on Sunday to back him just weeks after the Supreme Court decided he would face trial for allegedly conspiring to overthrow the government after a 2022 election defeat.

05/04 China retaliation on US farm goods hits soybeans, bolstering Brazil

China's retaliation on Friday against new U.S. tariffs is poised to accelerate Beijing's move towards alternative suppliers for agricultural goods including Brazil, a shift that began during the trade war of U.S. President Donald Trump's first term.

05/04 Amazon shipping route for Brazilian soy disrupted by protests, poor roads

Indigenous protests and poor roads have disrupted shipping of Brazil's bumper soybean crop in recent days via the river port of Miritituba in the Amazon rainforest, worrying global companies including Cargill and Bunge which have important operations.

04/04 Breakingviews - Shifting world order suits ‘inbetweener’ economies

If there was any remaining doubt, the unipolar U.S. moment is over. On January 30 newly installed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called time on the country’s three-decade-long run as the sole arbiter of global affairs, calling it an “anomaly”. A fortnight later, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth explained clearly the new dynamic when he described China as a “peer competitor” and told other me

03/04 Brazil gunmaker Taurus sees US plant as key to minimizing tariff hit

Brazilian gunmaker Taurus Armas expects its production line in the United States to help it minimize the impact of tariffs imposed on Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump, its chief executive Salesio Nuhs told Reuters.

03/04 Brazil may emerge as winner from sweeping US tariffs, economists say

Sweeping U.S. tariffs could prove relatively advantageous for Brazil, Latin America's largest economy, despite President Donald Trump's move to impose a 10% levy on its exports to the United States, economists said on Thursday.

03/04 US egg imports meant to drive prices down could be hit by tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs could apply to eggs being imported to ease a supply shortage, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Thursday, a move that industry experts said could boost prices just as they have started to decline from record highs.

03/04 Import tax on coffee pressures US roasters already facing high prices

The first U.S. tariffs on coffee imports since colonial times will increase costs and complexity to importers and roasters already dealing with near-record prices.

03/04 UK set to host 2035 Women's World Cup as sole bidder

The United Kingdom appears set to host the 2035 Women's World Cup after FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday described its interest as the "one valid bid" for the tournament.

03/04 Trump tariffs: List of global responses and countermeasures

Governments around the world pledged counter measures on the U.S. after President Donald Trump unveiled on Wednesday a new baseline 10% tariff on goods from all countries plus reciprocal tariffs on those that his administration says have high barriers to U.S. imports.

03/04 What's in Trump's sweeping new reciprocal tariff regime

U.S. President Donald Trump smashed a more than 75-year-old global trading system with a new baseline 10% U.S. tariff on goods from all countries and higher reciprocal tariff rates for countries that his administration says have high barriers to U.S. imports.

02/04 Brazilian President Lula's disapproval rating hits all-time high, poll finds

A majority of Brazilians now disapprove of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's performance leading Latin America's largest economy, a fresh poll showed on Wednesday, as high inflation levels increasingly worry voters ahead of polls next year.

01/04 Breakingviews - Trump tariff liberation means endless complication

Donald Trump is calling it Liberation Day. The president claims prospective tariffs on trillions of dollars of U.S. imports, which he is preparing to reveal on Wednesday, will mark the moment that global trading partners stop taking advantage of the United States. In fact, the decision could kick off a series of retaliations and negotiations which will drag on for years. Trump’s devotion to using

31/03 Brazil's coffee farmers turn to costly irrigation to quench global demand for the brew 

Drought hit coffee farmers in Brazil hard last year, drying up trees and driving global prices to record highs. But Rodrigo Brondani is expecting a bumper harvest.

29/03 Brazil sack coach Dorival after humiliating loss to Argentina

Brazil have sacked head coach Dorival Jr, the country's football confederation (CBF) said on Friday, after the five-times world champions were thrashed 4-1 away to fierce rivals Argentina in a humiliating qualifying loss in Buenos Aires. The 62-year-old was appointed in January 2024 after the team spent a year under two caretaker coaches as the Brazilian FA were unable to lure Italian Carlo Ancelo

28/03 Love motels and converted ferries: Brazil gets creative to host COP30

Environmental activists from around the globe have eagerly awaited Brazil's turn hosting the United Nations climate summit, known as COP30, after three years where the conference of world leaders tackling global warming was held in countries without full freedom for public demonstrations.

28/03 Spanish court overturns Dani Alves' sexual assault conviction

The top court in Spain's Catalonia region said on Friday it had overturned the conviction of Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves for sexual assault on appeal, saying the original ruling presented "inconsistencies and contradictions".

28/03 Brazil prosecutor general decides not to charge Bolsonaro for vaccine records fraud

Brazil Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet decided not to charge former President Jair Bolsonaro with fraud in his vaccination records, asking the Supreme Court to throw out the case, a document showed on Thursday.

27/03 Brazil Supreme Court to put Bolsonaro on trial for alleged coup attempt

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for allegedly conspiring to overthrow the government after he lost a 2022 election, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, moving swiftly in a case that could reshape the political landscape.

24/03 US turns to Brazil for eggs and considers other sources during bird flu outbreak

The U.S. has almost doubled imports of Brazilian eggs once used only for pet food and is considering relaxing regulations for eggs laid by chickens raised for meat, as President Donald Trump's administration seeks to bring down sky-high prices spiked by bird flu.

10/03 Coffee theft surges in the US as prices for the beans soar

Theft of truck loads of green coffee beans is surging in the United States, the world's largest importer of the commodity, as prices for the beans increased to all-time highs in the last year, according to transportation companies.

10/03 CERAWEEK US energy secretary promises executives faster industry development

In one of his first meetings with oil and gas executives since being confirmed as U.S. energy secretary, Chris Wright said he intended to speed up permitting and support the industry, attendees told Reuters.

10/03 The end of cheap palm oil? Output stalls as biodiesel demand surges

Stagnating palm-oil production and a biodiesel push in Indonesia could keep the price of cooking oil high for years.

09/03 Ankalaev beats Pereira to become UFC light heavyweight champion

Magomed Ankalaev dethroned Alex Pereira to become the UFC light heavyweight champion after securing a unanimous decision victory at UFC 313 on Saturday, handing Pereira his first loss in the weight class.

07/03 Global coffee trade grinding to a halt, hit hard by brutal price hikes

Global coffee traders and roasters say they have slashed their purchases to minimal levels, as the industry reels from a steep surge in prices that suppliers have yet to convince retail stores to accept.

06/03 Brazil braces for more Chinese demand, higher food prices amid US trade war

U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with China will give Brazilian agricultural exporters an opportunity to take an even bigger share of the Chinese market at the expense of American farmers, but it could also fuel already high food inflation in Brazil.

19/02 What's in Trump's new order on reciprocal US tariffs?

President Donald Trump on Thursday moved to tear up decades-old low U.S. tariff rates, raising them to match those of other countries and counteract other barriers to American goods to try to shrink a U.S. goods trade deficit that topped $1.2 trillion last year.

05/02 Honda series discounted tens, hundreds of millions after Tet

In February, to discharge production goods 2024, Honda and agents discount with a discount of 50-100% of registration fees or cash for City, CR-V, HR-V, Accord.

01/02 Maha Kumbh 2025: Do not forget to bring these things from Mahakumbh, you will not get virtuous fruit

In Mahakumbh Prayagraj, a crowd of crores is thronging to take a dip of faith. Public recognition and religion are described that in this Mahakumbh, who took a bath at Triveni Sangam in this Mahakumbh after 144 years, not only will the sins be erased, but the sufferings and sorrows of his life will also be overcome and happiness and prosperity will come in the house. In the scriptures, many more i

26/01 Brazil condemns handcuffing of deportees on flight from US

Brazilian officials demanded that U.S. agents remove handcuffs from a group of deportees who were flown to the South American country on Friday, with a prominent minister in President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government calling the practice "blatant disrespect" for the rights of his fellow citizens.

25/01 US rejoining international anti-abortion pact

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday the United States was rejoining an international accord that critics say aims to limit abortion access for millions of women and girls around the world.

24/01 COP30 in Brazil set to spotlight developing countries' climate finance needs

As world leaders grapple with the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, Brazil, the host of this year’s COP30 global climate summit, sees an opportunity to amplify the voices of developing nations in what will be a fierce dispute over who will pay for the global transition to cleaner energy sources.

23/01 Brazilians jubilant at 'I'm Still Here' historic Oscar nomination for best picture

As the long-awaited Oscar nominations were released on Thursday, Brazilians flooded social media cheering and celebrating every mention of "I'm Still Here" - a total of three.

23/01 Emerging economies facing "sudden stop" of capital flows, JPMorgan warns

Emerging markets could be seeing a dreaded "sudden stop" of capital flows as President Donald Trump's 'America First' policies pump up the U.S. economy and suck money away from poorer countries, investment bank JPMorgan warned on Thursday.

23/01 Trade wars sparked by Trump tariffs would be 'catastrophic', WTO chief says

The World Trade Organization chief said on Thursday that any tit-for-tat trade wars prompted by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats would have catastrophic consequences for global growth, urging states to refrain from retaliation.

22/01 Azul-Gol airline merger could be a 'necessary evil' in bumpy Brazil market

A plan to merge two of Brazil's top airlines to create a dominant carrier will likely win regulatory approval as a government push for a financially healthy sector outweighs concern about restricted competition, experts and lawyers told Reuters.

22/01 Man City women sign Brazil forward Kerolin Nicoli

Manchester City women signed Brazil forward Kerolin Nicoli, the 2023 National Women's Soccer League's most valuable player, to a three-and-a-half year deal on Wednesday.

22/01 Carbon markets investor kicks off $1.5 billion Amazon protection plan in Davos

A carbon markets investor backed by Swiss-trading house Mercuria said on Wednesday it had joined with two non-profits to raise an initial $1.5 billion to help protect the Amazon, by working with Brazilian states, farmers and local communities.

22/01 Brazil taps COP30 head, warns of Trump's impact on climate talks

Brazil's newly nominated head of the planned 2025 COP30 climate summit in the Amazonian city of Belem warned on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement would cast a shadow over the talks.

21/01 Manchester City sign Palmeiras defender Reis

Manchester City have signed defender Vitor Reis from Brazilian Serie A side Palmeiras on a four-and-a-half-year contract, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

20/01 Exclusive: Nubank CEO considers moving domicile to Britain, expanding in US

Nu Holdings Ltd , the fintech that created Latin America's most valuable lender in Nubank, is considering moving its legal domicile to Britain ahead of a global expansion that may include the United States, its founder and CEO David Velez told Reuters.

20/01 China's crude oil imports from top supplier Russia reach new high in 2024

China's crude oil imports from top supplier Russia were up 1% in 2024 to a record high versus 2023, while purchases from Saudi Arabia dropped 9%, data showed on Monday, as refiners chased discounted Russian supplies to cope with weakened margins.

17/01 119-year-old Brazilian woman stakes claim as world's oldest person

Two months away from what she says is her 120th birthday, Deolira Gliceria Pedro da Silva, a great-grandmother from the state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is rushing to be recognized as the world’s oldest living person by the Guinness World Records.

16/01 World Bank warns that US tariffs could reduce global growth outlook

The World Bank on Thursday warned that U.S. across-the-board tariffs of 10% could reduce already lackluster global economic growth of 2.7% in 2025 by 0.3 percentage point if America's trading partners retaliate with tariffs of their own.

16/01 Brazil top court rejects Bolsonaro's bid to attend Trump inauguration

Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday rejected former President Jair Bolsonaro's request to have his passport returned so he could travel to the United States to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, a decision seen by Reuters showed.

16/01 Brazil economic activity beats forecasts in November despite monetary tightening

Economic activity in Brazil exceeded market expectations in November, official data showed on Thursday, adding to a string of stronger-than-anticipated performances despite the central bank's ongoing monetary tightening cycle.

12/01 Sabalenka shines after rain stops play in Melbourne

Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday after rain had washed away a good chunk of play on the opening day at Melbourne Park.

11/01 Brazil president signs law authorizing offshore wind development

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed into law a bill authorizing the development of offshore wind farms, a statement said late on Friday, a bid to strengthen the country's energy security and spark a wave of investment.

11/01 Brazil says Venezuelan government ordered shared border temporarily shut

Brazil's government announced on Friday that officials in neighboring Venezuela have ordered the countries shared border temporarily closed, hours after Venezuelan President for a new term after a months-long election dispute.

11/01 IMF chief sees steady world growth in 2025, continuing disinflation

The International Monetary Fund will forecast steady global growth and continuing disinflation when it releases an updated World Economic Outlook on Jan. 17, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told reporters on Friday.

09/01 Brazil's Lula calls Meta fact-checking changes 'extremely serious'

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday that social media company Meta's decision to scrap its fact-checking program in the U.S. was "extremely serious," and that he would discuss the matter in a meeting with government officials.

09/01 Brazil judge says Big Tech must comply with local laws to keep operating

Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes, who last year had led the Supreme Court decision that temporarily suspended social media platform X in the country, said on Wednesday tech firms would need to comply with laws in order to keep operating in Brazil.

09/01 Israeli military tightens media rules over war crimes prosecution concern

The Israeli military placed new restrictions on media coverage of soldiers on active combat duty amid growing concern at the risk of legal action against reservists travelling abroad over allegations of involvement in war crimes in Gaza.

08/01 UK Athletics charged over 2017 death of Paralympic athlete

UK Athletics and the former head of sport for a Paralympic event have been charged over the death of Abdullah Hayayei in 2017 when the Paralympic athlete was training in London, British prosecutors said on Wednesday.

08/01 Indonesian government tells ranchers to import cattle for school meals programme

Indonesia is encouraging domestic cattle ranchers to import breeding cows, targeting 400,000 head in 2025, to supply meat and milk for the government's free school meals programme, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.

08/01 Brazil's Embraer delivered 75 planes in fourth quarter

Brazilian planemaker Embraer delivered 75 aircraft in last year's fourth quarter, similar to the same period in 2023, the company said in a securities filing on Tuesday.

08/01 Exclusive: BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers to Brazil on irregular visas-inspector

Electric vehicle producer BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers on irregular visas to build a factory in Brazil, a key labor inspector told Reuters on Tuesday, adding the company has pledged to comply with local labor laws for the workers remaining in the country.

07/01 Amazon, MercadoLibre to benefit from Mexico import tariffs, Itau BBA says 

E-commerce giants Amazon.com and MercadoLibre stand to benefit from new tariffs on low-cost imports into Mexico over Asian retailers like Shein and Temu, according to analysts at Itau BBA.

07/01 Neymar hints at reunion with Messi and Suarez, says 2026 World Cup will be his last

Brazilian forward Neymar said reuniting with his former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami is an interesting prospect and did not rule out a move to the United States as his Al-Hilal contract winds down.

07/01 Israel says no foreign courts have warrants issued against reservists

Israel said on Tuesday pressure groups were pushing foreign courts to take action against Israelis over alleged war crimes in Gaza but described the actions as "propaganda activity" and said no warrants had been issued.

06/01 Climate change: what the latest science is telling us

After another record-breaking year for global temperatures in 2024, pressure is rising on policymakers to step up efforts to curb climate change.

06/01 Indonesia joins BRICS bloc as full member, Brazil says

Brazil's government said in a statement on Monday that Indonesia is formally joining BRICS as a full member, further expanding the group of major emerging economies that also includes Russia, India, China and South Africa.

06/01 Stung by high prices, Argentines seek cheaper Nikes, Big Macs abroad

In the shopping malls of Santiago de Chile and the beaches of Brazil, Argentines are snapping up clothes, electronics and caipirinhas, taking advantage of cheaper prices overseas as domestic costs in dollar terms spike on a stronger local peso.

05/01 Argentine Rodrigo Garro charged with manslaughter after fatal crash incident

The 30-year-old victim died after a pickup truck struck his motorcycle.

05/01 United Airlines to bring Musk's Starlink on flights by spring

Access will be free only for members of its frequent-flyer program.

04/01 Four people shot in new attack on Indigenous land in Brazil

The attack was aimed at the Avá Guarani people, who have been the target of previous assaults.

03/01 Argentina’s state airline cuts staff, routes, passenger perks ahead of possible sale

Argentina's state airline, Aerolineas Argentinas, is slimming down for a potential sale, shedding 13% of its staff, cutting money-losing domestic routes and even removing snacks formerly available to passengers, according to sources and documents seen by Reuters.

31/12 Plane flight records of Kazakhstan crash headed to Brazil

Flight records for the plane made by Brazil's Embraer that crashed last week in Kazakhstan are headed to the South American country so the data can be extracted, the Brazilian Air Force said in a statement on Monday.

30/12 Biggest aviation accidents of 2024

The crash on Sunday of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 in Seoul killed a total of 179 people in the deadliest air disaster on South Korean soil.

30/12 Lula's embrace of new Brazil central banker has markets wary

After months of rancor, ties between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Brazil's central bank look poised for an era of sweetness and light - which is precisely what worries some investors.

29/12 Zverev fires as Germany begin United Cup title defence with win

Alexander Zverev eased past Thiago Monteiro 6-4 6-4 as Germany beat Brazil for a winning start to their United Cup defence on Sunday while the Czech Republic got the better of Norway in a hard-fought match.

28/12 What happens next to workers in 'slavery-like conditions' at BYD's site in Brazil?

Officials negotiate with BYD and the Jinjiang Group about further measures to protect the workers.

27/12 Exclusive: Brazil suspends temporary work visas for BYD-ministry

Brazilian authorities have suspended the issuance of temporary work visas for Chinese electric vehicle producer BYD , the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday.

27/12 Rybakina takes Kazakhstan past Spain in United Cup debut

Elena Rybakina guided Kazakhstan to a 2-1 victory against Spain in her United Cup debut at the RAC Arena in Perth on Friday, and Gao Xinyu stunned Beatriz Haddad Maia in China's victory over Brazil.

27/12 Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash: what do we know? 

A passenger jet operated by Azerbaijan Airlines crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, after diverting from an area of southern Russia where Moscow has repeatedly used air defence systems against Ukrainian attack drones.

27/12 Russia says Azerbaijan Airlines flight which crashed diverted amid fog and Ukrainian drone alert

Russia's aviation watchdog said the captain of the plane had been offered other airports at which to land, but had chosen Kazakhstan's Aktau.

27/12 Passenger on crashed plane says there was at least one loud bang before it went down

A passenger on the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan told Reuters that there was at least one loud bang as it approached its original destination of Grozny in southern Russia.

27/12 Brazil court suspends law cutting tax breaks for firms with deforestation soy commitment

A justice on Brazil's top court on Thursday suspended a law from the country's top soy-producing state that would end tax breaks for firms following an agreement to not purchase soy from deforested areas of the Amazon rainforest.

27/12 Brazilian authorities: workers at BYD construction site victims of international human trafficking

The 163 Chinese workers found in a construction site of a factory owned by Chinese electric vehicle producer BYD in Brazil's Bahia state were victims of international human trafficking, said local labor authorities.

26/12 Azerbaijan Airlines flight was downed by Russian air defence system, four sources say

The plane had diverted from an area of Russia in which Moscow has used those systems against Ukrainian drone strikes.

26/12 BYD contractor denies 'slavery-like conditions' claims by Brazilian authorities

Jinjiang Group, a contractor for Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD , said on Thursday Brazilian authorities' portrayal of their employees as "enslaved" was inconsistent with the facts and that there were translation misunderstandings.

25/12 Passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashes in Kazakhstan with many feared dead

An Embraer passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday with 67 passengers and five crew on board, Kazakh authorities announced, saying 12 people had survived.

24/12 Game in good hands despite high-profile retirements, says United Cup chief

The popular $10 million mixed team event aims to promote new talent when it kicks off the new season on Friday.

23/12 Brazil bridge collapses, spilling sulfuric acid into river

At least one person died in the collapse, which happened as a city councilman who had complained about the bridge's problems was shooting video.

23/12 Trump picks Latin American envoy previously fired for alleged misconduct

The IADB found Mauricio Claver-Carone had an intimate relationship with a staffer.

22/12 Real Madrid move up to second with 4-2 win over Sevilla

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe netted the opener and set up another goal as the hosts beat mid-table Sevilla 4-2 on Sunday to move up to second place in LaLiga and close the gap on Atletico Madrid to one point going into the winter break.

22/12 Small plane crashes into Brazilian tourist city, killing at least 10

A small plane with 10 people aboard crashed into shops in the center of the tourist city of Gramado in southern Brazil on Sunday, civil defense officials said, and initial reports indicated that there were no survivors.

21/12 More than 30 dead in Brazil bus and truck collision

A packed bus collided with a truck and burst into flames early on Saturday in Brazil, killing more than 30 people, the fire department said.

21/12 Jesus haunts Palace again as Arsenal close gap at top

Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus proved a thorn in Crystal Palace's side once again as the Brazilian forward scored twice in a 5-1 win at Selhurst Park which put his side three points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool on Saturday.

21/12 Death toll from German Christmas market car-ramming rises to four, Bild reports

Over 60 people were injured, some of them seriously, when a vehicle drove through crowds gathered at the market.

21/12 The list of Dr. Ambedkar's degrees went viral on the internet, after seeing the picture the user said - this is the power of education.

Dr BR Ambedkar List Of Degrees: A picture related to the degrees of Dr BR Ambedkar is going viral on social media. This picture is of BR Ambedkar's brilliant and extraordinary academic achievements. In this picture there is a list of degrees of BR Ambedkar which every Indian should know.

20/12 Brazil's Congress passes fiscal package, government plays down changes to the measures

Brazil's Congress approved a government-proposed fiscal package on Friday that includes measures to contain spending aimed at putting the country's finances on a more sustainable path.

20/12 Exclusive: China's state importer books US soy purchases as tariff threat looms

China's Sinograin has bought nearly 500,000 metric tons of U.S. soybeans this week for shipment in March and April, paying more for U.S. supplies for state reserves rather than buying cheaper Brazilian beans, two U.S. traders familiar with the deals said.

20/12 EU deal and Trump tariff threats bolster Mercosur trade talks

Brazil expects the South American trade bloc Mercosur to speed up more free trade negotiations after clinching a deal with the European Union, as the threat of U.S. tariffs forces countries to diversify their options for exports, diplomats say.

19/12 Argentina still best in the world, says FIFA

Reigning world champions Argentina have kept top spot in the final FIFA men's world ranking of 2024 for a second consecutive year, with no changes in the top 10 of the latest list published on Thursday.

18/12 Latin America, Caribbean economies expected to grow 2.4% in 2025, UN says

Economies in Latin America and the Caribbean are expected to grow by 2.4% in 2025, driven by domestic consumption but tempered by a risk of worsening global geopolitical and trade tensions, the United Nations said on Wednesday.

18/12 Brazilian judge orders Adele song removed over plagiarism claim 

A judge in Rio de Janeiro has ordered the global removal of a 2015 song by British singer Adele due to a plagiarism claim by a Brazilian musician, which Universal Music is fighting on appeal.

18/12 Brazil's real hits record low as markets eye govt spending

Brazil's real tumbled by the most in over two years to a fresh record low on Wednesday and stocks were also under pressure as financial markets put the Brazilian government's spending plans and wide budget deficit to the test.

18/12 Transatlantic cruise to turn spotlight on Brazil-Angola slavery past

Helena Monteiro da Costa's father was brought from Angola to Brazil as an enslaved person in the 19th century. Next year the 99-year-old hopes she can take part on a first-of-its-kind cruise that would do the reverse journey back to her father's homeland.

18/12 Vinicius Jr named FIFA player of 2024, Bonmati takes women's award again

The Brazil and Real Madrid forward won the award ahead of Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri and his teammate at Real, England's Jude Bellingham.

17/12 Brazil great Ronaldo to run for CBF presidency

The former Brazil striker will run for the presidency of the country's football confederation.

17/12 Breakingviews - BHP will try a club deal for Anglo American

Mike Henry will take another crack at buying Anglo American – with a partner. The BHP boss’s previous attempt to buy his smaller rival to become the world’s top copper miner failed in May due in part to his proposal’s complex structure and in part to his unwillingness to pay a big premium. The six-month cooling-off period imposed by UK takeover rules expired at the end of November. But recent deve

16/12 Case against Brazil coup plotters could end decades of impunity

The arrest of a four-star general in Brazil over the weekend shows courts are ready to play hardball with those accused of plotting to violently overturn election results, breaking with the impunity that shadowed nearly a century of military coups.

16/12 Brazil heron takes flight after plastic cup removed from throat

A heron took flight in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, stretching its wings and soaring over a river after veterinarians saved it from near-certain death by removing a plastic cup attached to its neck and blocking its throat.

15/12 Brazil's Lula leaves hospital, speaks publicly for first time since surgeries

Doctors discharged Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from a Sao Paulo hospital on Sunday, after a pair of emergency surgeries last week to treat and prevent bleeding in his head.

15/12 Brazil's Lula to undergo blood test as recovery from surgeries continue

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to undergo a blood test later on Saturday as he remains hospitalized in semi-intensive care, according to a medical bulletin, as he recovers from surgeries earlier this week.

14/12 Former Brazilian Defense Minister Braga Netto arrested by federal police, sources say

Federal police arrested Brazil's former Defense Minister Walter Braga Netto on Saturday, two sources told Reuters, after he was accused in November of plotting a coup to overturn the results of the 2022 election.

14/12 Forensic technology aids Brazil's crackdown on illicit Amazon gold trade

Harley Sandoval, an evangelical pastor, real estate agent and mining entrepreneur, was arrested in July 2023 for illegally exporting 294 kilos of gold from Brazil's Amazon to the United States, Dubai and Italy.

14/12 Verstappen collects his F1 trophy in Rwanda

Rwandan President Paul Kagame joined Max Verstappen on stage when the Red Bull driver collected the Formula One champion's trophy for the fourth year in a row at an awards ceremony held in Africa for the first time on Friday.

13/12 Brazil's Lula leaves intensive care as he recovers from surgeries

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva left intensive care on Friday, Sao Paulo's Sirio-Libanes Hospital said in a medical note, as he recovers from two operations this week to relieve and prevent bleeding in his skull.

12/12 Brazilian President Lula recovering from 'successful' second surgery, doctors say

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent a second procedure on Thursday following his emergency surgery earlier this week to relieve bleeding in his skull, his doctors said, adding that the latest operation was successful.

12/12 Economical Compete with Toyota Rush, Xpander Cross, Honda BR-V or Suzuki XL7, check it out

This is a comparison of the fuel consumption of the Xpander Cross, Suzuki XL7, Toyota Rush, or Honda BR-V. Which is more economical? Read carefully before buying.

12/12 IEA expects comfortably supplied oil market in 2025 despite demand hike

The world oil market will be comfortably supplied in 2025, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday, even after producer group OPEC+ extended oil supply cuts and a slightly higher than expected demand forecast.

11/12 Exclusive: Brazil's top coffee roasters to hike prices from next year

Brazil's top coffee roasters including JDE Peet's, one of the world's biggest coffee companies, are set to hike prices domestically from early next year after adverse weather caused raw bean prices to spike.

11/12 Brazil police bust $166 million illegal gold scheme on Indigenous lands

Brazil's Federal Police said on Wednesday they had dismantled an illegal mining scheme that extracted gold from Indigenous lands worth 4 billion reais ($166 million).

11/12 Brazil's Lula to undergo new procedure to prevent further brain bleeding, local media says

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will undergo a new medical procedure scheduled for Thursday in order to prevent further bleeding in his brain, newspaper Folha de S. Paulo reported on Wednesday.

11/12 Brazil's Lula well and in good spirits after surgery, doctor says

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is well and in good spirits after having emergency surgery to drain a bleed on his brain, Lula's doctor Roberto Kalil Filho told reporters on Wednesday.

11/12 OPEC again cuts 2024, 2025 oil demand growth forecasts

OPEC cut its forecasts for oil demand growth this year and next on Wednesday, highlighting weakness in China, India and other regions in the producer group's fifth consecutive downward revision.

11/12 Women's World Cup 2027 to kick off on June 24, FIFA says

The 2027 edition of the Women's World Cup for soccer will take place in Brazil between June 24 and July 25, global governing body FIFA said on Tuesday.

11/12 Middle East conflicts stir safety fears for Europe's airline pilots

In late September, an experienced pilot at low-cost European airline Wizz Air felt anxious after learning his plane would fly over Iraq at night amid mounting tensions between nearby Iran and Israel.

10/12 Brazil's left caught in the long shadow of ailing patriarch Lula

Emergency surgery to relieve a cranial hemorrhage has raised questions in Brazil over President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's short-term agenda - and the vacuum he would leave on the left if he does not run for reelection in 2026.

10/12 Brazil's Lula undergoes brain surgery, stable in ICU

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent surgery in Sao Paulo to drain a bleed on his brain linked to a fall at home in October, a medical note published by the government said on Tuesday.

09/12 Stella credits late Indy champion de Ferran in McLaren's F1 success

McLaren principal Andrea Stella has paid tribute to the late Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran for the role he played in laying the foundations for the team's return to the top as Formula One champions.

08/12 Evans makes Formula E history by winning from last place

Jaguar's Mitch Evans chalked up a Formula E first by going from last on the grid to victory in the season-opening round in Brazil.

08/12 Pantoja submits Asakura, Rakhmonov outpoints Garry at UFC 310

Alexandre Pantoja submitted Kai Asakura in the second round at UFC 310 on Saturday to retain his flyweight belt while undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov secured a shot at the welterweight title by handing Ian Machado Garry his first professional loss.

07/12 BRICS have no interest in weakening USD, Indian foreign minister says

BRICS countries have no interest in weakening the U.S. dollar at all, India's foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said at an event in Qatar's capital Doha on Saturday.

06/12 South American farmers hail Mercosur-EU deal, wary of fine print

South America's agricultural sector, a key source of global food, celebrated on Friday as the regional Mercosur bloc and the European Union struck a free trade agreement, though farmers said they wanted to see the small print of the deal.

06/12 EU, Mercosur set to finalise contentious trade deal

The European Union and South America's Mercosur bloc are expected on Friday to finalise a free trade agreement but it faces a tortuous battle for approval in Europe given firm French opposition.

06/12 Investigation finds Rio Tinto legacy Bougainville mine poses life-threatening risks

Rio Tinto's legacy Bougainville mine poses imminent life-threatening risks to locals, a report showed on Friday, prompting communities to call for the global miner to take action.

05/12 Brazil's Lula recognizes three more Indigenous territories

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva officially recognized three more Indigenous territories on Wednesday, pushing to 13 the number of lands to which he has granted legal protection since his latest term began in early 2023.

05/12 Brazilian abortion activist had to go abroad to end pregnancy

When Rebeca Mendes became pregnant, she fought for the right to have an abortion in Brazil. The Supreme Court denied her request to allow it in 2017, so she flew to Colombia to terminate her pregnancy.

05/12 EU chief jets in to South America as Mercosur trade deal hopes rise

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Uruguay on Thursday, aiming to finalize a long-delayed trade deal between the European Union and South America's Mercosur bloc that includes farming powerhouses Brazil and Argentina.

05/12 South African Airways cancels some flights as pilots go on strike

South African Airways said it had cancelled flights to Perth and Sao Paulo on Thursday after receiving confirmation from the SAA Pilots Association that they planned to strike following a deadlock in pay talks.

05/12 Labor vs. capital – now shareholders should pay the price for the VW crisis

At the works meeting at the VW plant in Wolfsburg, boss Oliver Blume tries to calm people down. But he feels the anger of the employees. The head of the works council is once again calling for shareholders to contribute to the current savings. She gets support.

04/12 Why are coffee prices trading near half-century highs?

Global coffee prices have soared to their highest in nearly 50 years due to poor weather in Brazil and Vietnam, forcing roasters such as Nestle to raise prices and consumers to hunt for cheaper brews amid the cost of living crisis.

03/12 Brazil's Workers Party out of touch with society, says likely new leader

The likely next president of Brazil's ruling Workers Party (PT)says the party has to reconnect with its rank and file and the new working class if it wants to overcome recent setbacks and remain relevant in Brazilian politics.

02/12 Indigenous mining complicates Brazil's fight against illegal gold

The involvement of Indigenous people in illegal gold hunting, lured by the prospect of easy money due to record prices, has made Brazil's task of cracking down on wildcat mining in the Amazon far harder, environmental agents and police say.

30/11 Trump warns BRICS nations against replacing US dollar

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday demanded that BRICS member countries commit to not creating a new currency or supporting another currency that would replace the United States dollar or face 100% tariffs.

29/11 Minor who racially abused Vinicius Jr fined and banned from stadium

A minor who racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr during a Spanish league game against Rayo Vallecano last season has been handed a one-year stadium ban and has also been fined, the club said on Friday.

29/11 Police officers arrested in Brazil for taking bribes from gold miners

Two senior police officers were arrested in Brazil on suspicion that they took bribes and provided security for illegal gold mining activity in the Amazon, according to a court document seen by Reuters on Friday.

29/11 Brazil's finance minister, Congress leaders seek to calm markets on tax change concerns

Brazil's currency rebounded on Friday from record lows after congressional leaders said they would put the brakes on government income tax reform, and the finance minister stressed that fiscal commitment goes beyond a new spending cuts package.

29/11 Lady Gaga to hold free concert at Rio's Copacabana Beach, sources say

Pop star Lady Gaga is set to hold a free concert at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach in May 2025, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, a show expected to draw hundreds of thousands of fans.

28/11 Brazil's Haddad seeks to soothe market concerns over income tax reform

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad on Thursday sought to calm the market following a meltdown over the announcement of a reform that would increase income tax exemptions, emphasizing that the measures would be fiscally neutral and take effect only in 2026 after Congress approval.

28/11 Brazilian congressional committee votes for bill to ban abortion

A committee in Brazil's lower chamber of Congress approved a bill on Wednesday that would ban abortion in Brazil in all cases including those currently allowed such as fetal deformation, rape or when the mother's health is in danger.

26/11 Brazilian police report implicates Bolsonaro in coup plan

Brazil's Federal Police found proof that former hard-right President Jair Bolsonaro plotted a coup to overturn the outcome of the October 2022 election he lost to leftist challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the police investigation report said.

25/11 Bolsonaro sidelined from Brazil's political scene as Trump enjoys resurgence

The political fortunes of Brazil's hard-right former President Jair Bolsonaro long mirrored those of his ideological ally Donald Trump - but their fates now look to have diverged dramatically.

24/11 Mbappe and Bellingham inspire Real to 3-0 thrashing of Leganes

Kylian Mbappe ended his goal drought with a close-range strike and midfielder Jude Bellingham scored a header as Real Madrid thrashed Leganes 3-0 on Sunday.

23/11 Brazil freezes spending at $3.33 billion to comply with fiscal rules

Brazil's government tightened spending controls late on Friday, freezing expenditure at 19.3 billion reais ($3.33 billion) to comply with this year's fiscal rules.

22/11 Bolsonaro's coup indictment postponed by Brazil's top prosecutor, sources say

Brazil's top public prosecutor is not likely to issue any indictments until next year for former President Jair Bolsonaro, members of his government and military officers who allegedly planned a coup after his 2022 election defeat, four sources told Reuters.

22/11 Hamilton fastest in first Las Vegas Grand Prix practice

Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest time in first practice at the Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix on Thursday ahead of Mercedes team mate George Russell.

21/11 Brazil police formally accuse 37 people in coup attempt

Brazil's federal police have formally accused 37 people for their alleged involvement in a coup attempt and other crimes, it said in a statement on Thursday, without naming those accused.

21/11 Brazil police to accuse Bolsonaro in alleged 2022 coup plot, sources say

Brazil's Federal Police will present on Thursday a formal accusation against former President Jair Bolsonaro in their investigation of an alleged coup conspiracy after he lost the 2022 election, police sources said.

21/11 Triathlon-Double Olympic gold medallist Ali Brownlee retires at 36

Double Olympic triathlon gold medallist and twice world champion Alistair Brownlee, who along with his brother Jonathan helped make Britain the sport's dominant force at the Games, announced his retirement on Thursday at the age of 36.

21/11 Hamilton felt like leaving Mercedes after Brazil nightmare

Seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Wednesday he had felt like walking away from Mercedes after a tough race in Brazil this month.

21/11 Norris says he was probably not ready for F1 title battle

McLaren's Lando Norris said he was probably not ready to challenge Max Verstappen for the Formula One title this season and accepted that his hopes were effectively over after a demoralising defeat in Brazil earlier this month.

20/11 Top 20 global family-owned retail businesses

Japan's Seven & i Holdings received a buyout proposal from a member of its founding Ito family last week, a potential $58 billion white-knight bid which would see the company go private and allow it to continue operating under current management.

20/11 China's Xi visits Brasilia to cap tour flexing diplomatic clout

His visit caps a diplomatic blitz across South America that has shown Beijing's growing clout in the region where it filled a gap left by the U.S. presidential transition.

19/11 Lula cuts G20 discussion short on Ukraine, irking Europeans

European delegates at the G20 summit in Brazil were unhappy with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's decision to end talks and issue the group's final statement a day early to curtail prickly discussion on the war in Ukraine, sources said.

19/11 South Africa will focus G20 presidency on inclusive growth, food security

South Africa will use its G20 presidency to focus on advancing inclusive economic growth, food security and artificial intelligence, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday at a summit of the Group of 20 major economies in Brazil.

19/11 Brazilian police uncover military plot to kill Lula before 2023 inauguration

Brazilian police on Tuesday arrested five people, including a member of former President Jair Bolsonaro's cabinet, suspected of involvement in an alleged plan to kill then-President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in 2022, days before he took office.

19/11 G20 leaders turn focus to climate change on Rio summit's last day

Leaders meet to discuss sustainable development and the transition to cleaner energy.

19/11 Germany's Scholz to address drones for Russia with China's Xi

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday he would discuss the delivery of dual-use goods with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit, following a report that a Chinese factory is producing military drones for Russia.

19/11 Paraguay President Pena hospitalized in Brazil while attending G20

Paraguayan President Santiago Pena was hospitalized on Monday while attending the G20 summit in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, his office said, citing an "indisposition" being treated at the city's Samaritano hospital.

19/11 South Korea pledges 45% increase in World Bank fund contribution

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has pledged a 45% increase in the country's contribution to the World Bank's International Development Association fund to more than $600 million, the finance ministry said on Tuesday.

18/11 China's Xi announces steps to support 'Global South' at G20 summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a raft of measures designed to support the "Global South" at a gathering of leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies in Rio de Janeiro, China's state television CCTV reported on Monday.

18/11 Brazil's state oil company Petrobras pitches five-year $111 bln business plan

Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras announced on Monday that its management proposed to the company's board a $111 billion business plan for 2025-2029, according to a securities filing.

18/11 Brazil's central bank chief says monetary policy tied to fiscal fears

Brazil's central bank chief, Roberto Campos Neto, said on Monday that monetary policy is being driven to some extent by fiscal policy as risk premiums on long-term interest rates rise amid fears over the country's debt trajectory.

18/11 Biden pledges record $4 billion to World Bank fund for poorest countries

U.S. President Joe Biden pledged a $4 billion U.S. contribution to the World Bank's International Development Association fund for the world's poorest countries, two sources with knowledge of the commitment said on Monday.

18/11 Brazil development bank signs deal with AIIB for nearly $3 billion in investments

Brazilian development bank BNDES said on Monday that it has signed a deal with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for the investment of 16.7 billion reais ($2.89 billion) in Latin America's largest economy.

18/11 Summit host Azerbaijan warns COP29 cannot succeed without G20 boost

Leaders of the world's biggest economies must send a clear signal on the need to tackle global warming, COP29 climate summit host Azerbaijan said on Monday.

18/11 UK PM Starmer seeks 'pragmatic' Chinese ties in meeting with Xi

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pressed on with efforts to thaw ties between London and Beijing.

18/11 Brazil's Embraer signs MoU to expand collaboration with Indonesia's PTDI

Brazilian planemaker Embraer said late on Sunday that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indonesia's PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) to expand their collaboration in commercial aviation.

18/11 Biden to announce 'historic' pledge to World Bank fund for poorest countries, advisor says

U.S. President Joe Biden is set to announce a 'historic' pledge to replenish the World Bank's International Development Association fund aimed at the world's poorest countries, U.S. deputy national security advisor Jonathan Finer said on Monday.

18/11 G20 summit confronts a global order unsettled by Trump's return

China's President Xi Jinping will be a central player at the summit.

18/11 French farmers back on the streets as Mercosur talks fuel discontent

Farmers will protest across France on Monday as the prospect of a trade deal between European and Mercosur countries sharpens discontent over foreign competition that fuelled a farming crisis earlier this year.

17/11 Biden visits Amazon rainforest en route to G20 summit

Joe Biden will become the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon rainforest on Sunday as he flags the dangers of global warming often dismissed by Donald Trump, who enters the White House in January vowing to scrap measures to fight climate change.

17/11 Troops, armored cars and patrol boats protect G20 summit

Brazil has deployed troops, armored vehicles and naval ships to reinforce security around the summit of leaders from the Group of 20 major economies who meet on Monday and Tuesday at Rio de Janeiro's bayside Museum of Modern Art.

17/11 World looks to G20 in Rio for breakthrough in climate talks

Diplomatic tensions over global warming will take center stage at the G20 summit in Brazil this week, as negotiators at U.N. talks in Azerbaijan hit an impasse on climate finance that they hope leaders of the world's 20 major economies can break.

17/11 Brazil's first lady insults Elon Musk at G20 social event

Brazil's first lady, Janja Lula da Silva, swore at billionaire Elon Musk during a G20 social event on Saturday at which she spoke about the need to regulate social media to rein in misinformation.

16/11 G20 diplomats hit snags on climate, taxation and Ukraine, sources say

Diplomats from the Group of 20 major economies struggled on Saturday to overcome differences on paying to tackle climate change, taxing the super rich and addressing the Ukraine war as they negotiated a joint statement before their leaders' summit.

16/11 Solar power project in Brazil favelas hopes to shine in G20 spotlight

For residents of Morro da Babilonia, one of Rio de Janeiro's underdeveloped 'favela' neighborhoods, geopolitics rarely enters daily conversation, but as the city readies to host leaders from the Group of 20 major economies on Monday, locals hope a project of theirs will find its place in the sun.

16/11 Argentina seeks arrests of 61 right-wing rioters from Brazil

Argentina has ordered the arrest of 61 Brazilian citizens wanted in their home country for participating in the 2023 storming of government buildings in Brasilia by supporters of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro, an Argentine source said on Saturday.

16/11 UN climate chief asks G20 leaders for boost as finance talks lag

The U.N.'s climate chief called on leaders of the world's biggest economies on Saturday to send a signal of support for global climate finance efforts when they meet in Rio de Janeiro next week.

15/11 Brazil bomb attack hurts Bolsonaro comeback efforts, deepening political divide

A failed bomb attack on Brazil's Supreme Court looks set to re-unite Brasilia against far-right radicalism and scuttle a possible comeback by former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is fighting a court decision to bar him from the ballot.

15/11 Frustrated Argentina suffer shock 2-1 defeat at Paraguay

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

15/11 Berkshire bites into Domino's Pizza, dips into Pool amid stock retreat

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway said on Thursday it made new investments in Domino's Pizza and Pool Corp in the third quarter, even as it retrenched from stocks such as Apple and Bank of America .

14/11 China's Xi arrives in Lima for APEC, to open Pacific megaport

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Lima on Thursday, kicking off a week-long diplomatic blitz in Latin America by inaugurating the massive Chancay deep-water port, one of Beijing's most ambitious infrastructure investments in Latin America.

14/11 Ainslie hands Fletcher helm of British SailGP team

Ben Ainslie has picked Dylan Fletcher to helm the British team for SailGP's fifth season, which begins in Dubai in just over a week's time, filling the gap left by Giles Scott, who jumped ship to the league's Canadian team.

14/11 Top Russian official Shoigu visits Zhuhai air show on final trade day

The former defence minister is in the country for annual strategic security consultations.

14/11 Brazil's top court evacuates after two nearby explosions, man dead

Brazil's Supreme Court was evacuated after two explosions went off outside the building on Wednesday night and a man was killed by one blast in the square in front of the court, police and eyewitnesses said.

13/11 'One-of-a-kind' skull fossil from Brazil reveals bird brain evolution

The brains of today's birds facilitate a level of cognitive prowess and behavioral complexity rivaled only by mammals. But how the avian brain evolved over many millions of years from an ancestral dinosaurian form has long puzzled scientists. That has now changed thanks to a spectacular fossil discovery in Brazil.

13/11 China showcases its latest military hardware, and ambitions, at Zhuhai

Among the systems showcased were the latest variant of China's J-35A stealth fighter, its larger J-20 stealth fighter, a stealthy drone designated the CH-7 and the HQ-19 air defence system.

12/11 Colombia makes slow progress on land rights since FARC peace deal

President Gustavo Petro, Colombia's first leftist leader, promised his government would acquire 3 million hectares (7.4 million acres) of land for victims of the country's six-decade conflict, to meet the terms of a 2016 peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).

11/11 Silver surfers mass for record bid in Brazil

Three hundred surfers over the age of 50 gathered at the weekend in Santos, Sao Paulo to attempt a world record for the most people riding the same wave.

11/11 Brazil's Lula urges Congress to cut spending to help 'beat' financial markets

Brazil's president vowed to beat the "speculative greed" of financial markets in an interview broadcast late on Sunday and urged Congress to set an example by cutting spending as the government readies new fiscal measures.

10/11 Sweden and Brazil sign outline deal on fighter jets and cargo planes

Sweden and Brazil signed a letter of intent on Saturday to extend cooperation on aviation, with Brazil intending to buy SAAB fighter jets and Sweden intending to buy Embraer cargo planes, the Swedish government said.

10/11 Sweden picks Embraer's C-390 as new military cargo aircraft

Sweden has selected Embraer's C-390 Millennium as the country's new military cargo aircraft, the Brazilian planemaker said on Saturday.

10/11 Brazil announces new climate change pledge ahead of COP29 summit

Brazil is one of the world's biggest emitters of climate-warming carbon dioxide.

09/11 Man shot dead at Brazil's Sao Paulo international airport

A man was shot and killed on Friday afternoon at Sao Paulo's international airport, Brazil's busiest, authorities said, with local media reporting the murder was likely linked to organized crime.

08/11 Biden's Amazon visit comes as US climate policy to shift under Trump

Joe Biden will become the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Brazilian Amazon when he travels to Manaus later this month, a symbolic trip given the United States is likely to see a dramatic change in climate policy under President-elect Donald Trump.

08/11 New Chinese stealth fighter to take centre stage at China's biggest air show

China's new J-35A stealth fighter jet will be displayed for the first time next week at the country's biggest civil and military air show, a biennial event where Beijing showcases its expanding aerospace industry.

07/11 Brazil denies CNN report that upcoming spending cuts limited to $2.6 bln

Brazil's government denied on Thursday a report by CNN Brasil saying its highly anticipated package to rein in mandatory expenses would involve cuts of up to just 15 billion reais ($2.6 billion), an amount the market views as insufficient.

07/11 Trump victory a boost for Brazil's right-wing politics

Donald Trump's electoral victory in the United States has injected new energy into Brazil's hard right and stirred hopes that former President Jair Bolsonaro can mirror his return to power despite legal obstacles to running for office in 2026.

07/11 Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest falls to lowest since 2015

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon fell 30.6% in the 12 months through July compared to the same period a year prior, according to government data released on Wednesday -- the smallest area destroyed in the world's largest rainforest in nine years.

06/11 Bortoleto part of a generational shift in F1

Sauber's signing of Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto means at least a fifth of the 20 driver Formula One grid will be starting a first full season in 2025 with a new wave of young talent coming up fast.

05/11 Colombia to buy Saab fighter aircraft, Swedish public radio reports

Colombia will buy a fleet of JAS Gripen fighter aircraft made by Sweden's Saab, Swedish public radio SR's Ekot news broadcast reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources, but Colombia's government declined to immediately confirm the purchase.

05/11 Neymar suspects latest injury nothing more serious than cramp

Neymar was not too downcast after being forced to leave Monday's Asian Champions League Elite match due to injury with the Al-Hilal forward saying he felt the issue was nothing more than a strong cramp.

04/11 Edu resigns as Arsenal sporting director

Brazilian Edu has quit his role as Arsenal sporting director, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

04/11 Williams hurting after three big crashes in Brazil

Williams boss James Vowles said he was 'hurting' after the Formula One team suffered three costly crashes in Brazil on Sunday and dropped a place in the constructors' world championship.

04/11 Trump's tariffs would reorder trade flows, raise costs, draw retaliation

Iowa farmer Bob Hemesath is worried that U.S. agriculture will pay dearly if Donald Trump wins Tuesday's presidential election and makes good on a vow to swiftly impose a 60% tariff on Chinese goods and at least a 10% levy on all other imports.

04/11 Brazil Finance minister cancels trip to Europe amid pressure to present fiscal measures

Brazil Finance Minister Fernando Haddad canceled a trip to Europe this week, the ministry said in a statement on Sunday, amid pressure from market participants for the government to present spending-cut measures that had been promised.

04/11 Verstappen stuns in Sao Paulo with win from 17th on the grid

Red Bull's Max Verstappen had his fourth Formula One title within reach after a stunning drive to victory from 17th on the grid in Brazil on Sunday dealt a shattering blow to Lando Norris's hopes.

03/11 OPEC+ agrees to delay December output hike for one month, sources say

OPEC+ has agreed to delay a planned December oil output increase by one month, three sources from the producer group told Reuters on Sunday, as weak demand notably from China and rising supply outside the group maintain downward pressure on the oil market.

03/11 Lula stable after follow-up tests for October head injury

Brazil's president fell at home in October and suffered a small brain hemorrhage and trauma to the back of his head

03/11 Norris on pole in Brazil with Verstappen 17th

McLaren's Lando Norris took an emphatic pole position at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday after Red Bull rival Max Verstappen qualified only 17th in a wet and crash-strewn session at Interlagos.

02/11 Fluminense defender Marcelo leaves by mutual agreement

Brazilian defender Marcelo has left Fluminense by mutual consent, the Brazilian Serie A club said on Saturday.

02/11 Norris wins Sao Paulo sprint to cut Verstappen's F1 lead

Oscar Piastri obeyed McLaren team orders to gift Lando Norris a Sao Paulo sprint-race victory in a one-two finish that cut Max Verstappen's Formula One lead over his British rival to 45 points on Saturday.

01/11 Brazil surprised by Venezuela's 'offensive tone' as diplomatic row escalates

The Brazilian foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday it was taken by surprise by an "offensive tone" that Venezuelan authorities used against Brazil, the latest development of a diplomatic row between the two leftist-led countries.

01/11 Brazil federal police concludes probe into Braskem salt mining disaster 

Brazil's federal police said on Friday that 20 people have been formally accused following an investigation into a sinking ground disaster related to salt mining activities in Maceio, where petrochemicals firm Braskem has been active for decades.

01/11 Brazilian ex-police officers get decades in prison for 2018 murder of Rio politician

A Brazilian judge sentenced two former police officers to decades behind bars on Thursday for the 2018 murders of Rio de Janeiro city council member Marielle Franco and her driver.

01/11 Verstappen to take five place grid penalty in Brazil

Red Bull's Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen will take a five place grid penalty for Sunday's race in Brazil in a boost for McLaren rival Lando Norris.

01/11 How Asian pharma suppliers cash in on Ozempic copies

Just over a year ago, New Zealand customs officials started to intercept batches of injectable medications labelled Fitaro and Orsema, developed by a little-known Bangladeshi drugmaker, Incepta Pharmaceuticals.

31/10 Brazil's Lula cancels APEC trip to Lima, adviser says

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has canceled a trip to the Nov. 14-15 APEC leaders' summit in Lima, a presidential adviser told Reuters on Thursday.

30/10 Venezuela recalls Brazil envoy over 'interventionist' criticisms

The Venezuelan government on Wednesday said it was recalling its ambassador in Brazil over what it described as "repeated interventionist and rude statements" from Brasilia, adding it was also summoning Brazil's business envoy for talks.

29/10 Brazil institute sues social media giants for $525 mln over usage by minors

Brazil's Collective Defense Institute, a consumer rights group, has filed two lawsuits demanding 3 billion reais ($525.27 million) from the Brazilian units of TikTok, Kwai and Meta Platforms for allegedly failing to create mechanisms to prevent indiscriminate use of these social media platforms by minors, according to initial petitions reviewed by Reuters.

28/10 Spain's Rodri wins Ballon d'Or for best player in the world

Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world on Monday, beating Brazil's Vinicius Jr and England's Jude Bellingham, both of Real Madrid, to the prestigious prize.

28/10 City elections show Brazil shifted right but not far-right

Conservative and center-right parties were the big winners in Brazil's city elections on Sunday, but right-leaning voters preferred moderates to candidates endorsed by harder line former President Jair Bolsonaro.