Brazil

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Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest and easternmost country in South America. It is the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh largest by population, with over 203 million people. The country is a federation composed of 26 states and a Federal District, which hosts the capital, Brasília. Its most populous city is São Paulo, followed by Rio de Janeiro. Brazil has the most Portuguese speakers in the world and is the only country in the Americas where Portuguese is an official language.

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Nigeria Joins BRICS as Partner Nation: Africa’s Largest Economy Takes Seat at Global Economic Table Nigeria has officially been welcomed as a partner country in the BRICS alliance, marking a major milestone for Africa’s largest economy. Brazil announced this historic development, highlighting.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:24Published 5 days ago

Heavy rain causes floods in "Brazil’s Dubai" after overnight downpour Floods wreak havoc in Balneário Camboriú, Itajaí, and Camboriú after heavy rain overnight. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Teams in Brazil work to extract black box data from crashed Azerbaijan Airlines plane The Embraer 190 aircraft, which was made in Brazil, was en route from the Baku to Grozny in Russia when it was diverted and crashed in Kazakhstan. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Finnish roastery wows connoisseurs in Helsinki with an AI-generated coffee blend Helsinki’s Kaffa Roastery collaborated with local AI consultancy Elev to create 'AI-conic', a blend featuring four bean varieties, predominantly Brazil’s Fazenda Pinhal. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:53Published 3 weeks ago

Director Walter Salles on 'I'm Still Here' and cinema as an antidote to AI and social media Brazilian director Walter Salles discusses his latest film I'm Still Here, why he's moved by Morocco and why cinema is one the best antidotes to AI. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:07Published 3 weeks ago

Copacabana Beach lights up with fireworks as millions celebrate New Year in Rio Rio de Janeiro threw Brazil’s main New Year’s Eve bash on Copacabana Beach, with barges shooting off 12 minutes of fireworks. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Kazakhstan says it will send Azerbaijan Airlines black boxes to Brazil as crash probe continues Kazakhstan's government told Euronews that it has decided to send the downed Azerbaijan Airlines flight recorders to Brazil for the full and transparent disclosure of the tragedy. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:56Published on December 29, 2024

Russia, Korea Top List of 5 Deadly Plane Crashes of 2024: Shocking Footage of the Aviation Disasters In 2024, the world witnessed some of the deadliest plane crashes in aviation history. From Russia to Korea and Brazil, these tragic disasters have shocked the world, raising concerns over air safety... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:09Published on December 29, 2024

Bridge collapse in Brazil leaves at least 2 dead and a dozen others missing A bridge in northern Brazil collapsed on Sunday, killing at least two people and leaving a dozen missing. Eight vehicles, including trucks and cars, fell into the river. A sulphuric acid spill is.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 24, 2024

Fatal Plane Crash Kills 10 in Brazil’s Tourist Hotspot – Tragedy Strikes Gramado - Shocking Footage Tragedy struck the popular tourist city of Gramado in southern Brazil as a small plane crashed into a residential-commercial area, claiming the lives of 10 family members. The Piper PA-42-1000 crashed.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published on December 23, 2024

Double Disaster in Brazil: 38 Killed in Bus Crash, Plane Carrying 10 Crashes Into Shops \| VIDEO A devastating series of tragedies struck Brazil on Saturday and Sunday, claiming numerous lives. On Saturday, a passenger bus in the state of Minas Gerais collided with a truck, killing 38 people and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published on December 22, 2024

A collective in Brazil is helping disabled people reach new heights A group of volunteers, through a project called “Coletivo Inclusão”, is taking adventurous disabled people up one of Rio de Janeiro’s most complex trails, reaching places some would say.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 20, 2024

In Brazil, Santa arrives by jet ski On Tuesday, Santa arrived at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a jet ski. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 18, 2024

Brazil heron takes flight after plastic cup removed from throat Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:07Published on December 16, 2024

Report on 2022 coup plot in Brazil 'very methodical, detailed and loaded with evidence' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 10:11Published on November 28, 2024

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Olympic kitesurfer rescues drowning woman Brazilian Olympic kitesurfer Bruno Lobo has rescued a woman who appeared to be drowning in the sea. Sky News - Published 1 week agoAlso reported by •BBC Sport

World Sports Photography Awards 2025 winner revealed An iconic image of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina is named the overall winner at the World Sports Photography Awards. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Alessandra Ambrosio Wraps Herself Around BF Buck Palmer on Brazilian Beach Alessandra Ambrosio’s love game is strong, and she’s showing it -- the model was all about that PDA with her BF Buck Palmer during a sun-soaked beach day in Brazil. The catwalk queen was turning up.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago
The world's oldest living person is now a football-loving nun from Brazil The world's oldest living person has been revealed - and she is a 116-year-old nun from Brazil. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
500 on Bumble, 200 on Snapchat and WA: Delhi man cons 700 women on dating apps with Brazilian model's photos Delhi Police arrested Tushar Bisht for scamming over 700 women by impersonating a US-based model on dating platforms like Bumble and Snapchat. He coerced victims into sharing intimate images, then.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago

How Instagram post led to a trailblazing gay ATP player When Brazilian tennis player Joao Lucas Reis da Silva posted a loving birthday message to his boyfriend on Instagram, he did not expect the attention which followed. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
'Terrible tragedy': At least 38 killed in bus crash in Brazil At least 38 people have been killed in a crash involving a bus and a lorry on a major road in southeastern Brazil, authorities have said. Sky News - Published on December 21, 2024
I came from Brazil, pressure is normal for us - Joao Pedro Brighton & Hove Albion forward speaks to ex-team-mate Glenn Murray about his targets in the Premier League and his World Cup "dream" for Brazil. BBC Sport - Published on December 20, 2024	Vinicius Jr named Fifa Best men's player of the year Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr is named the men's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2024
Judge orders Adele song should be pulled amid plagiarism claim A judge has ordered an Adele song be pulled worldwide over a plagiarism claim made by a Brazilian composer. Sky News - Published on December 17, 2024	Ronaldo to run for Brazil federation presidency Brazil legend Ronaldo announces he will run for the presidency of the country's football association and wants to "recover the prestige" of the national team. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2024
230 Indians on dunki route to US stranded in Sharjah Over 200 Indians, mostly Gujaratis, are stranded in Sharjah after a promised illegal US entry scheme fell apart. Agents had collected crores for a chartered flight to Brazil, intending to cross the.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 13, 2024	MotoGP back in Brazil in 2026 after 22-year absence MotoGP will return to Brazil for the first time in more than two decades in 2026 after a five-year deal was agreed with Goiania's Ayrton Senna circuit. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2024
McCann to fight Nunes at UFC London Britain's Molly McCann will face Brazil's Istela Nunes in a strawweight bout at UFC London on 22 March. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2024	Brazilian president recovering in intensive care after having emergency brain surgery Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is recovering in intensive care after having emergency surgery to drain blood from his brain, a medical note published by the country's government said. Sky News - Published on December 10, 2024