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Brazil: Country in South America
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest and easternmost country in South America and Latin America. It is the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh largest by population, with over 203 million people. Brazil 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. It is among the world's most multicultural and ethnically diverse nations, due to over a century of mass immigration from around the world.

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Fatal Plane Crash Kills 10 in Brazil’s Tourist Hotspot – Tragedy Strikes Gramado - Shocking Footage [Video]

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
Double Disaster in Brazil: 38 Killed in Bus Crash, Plane Carrying 10 Crashes Into Shops | VIDEO [Video]

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..

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A collective in Brazil is helping disabled people reach new heights [Video]

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..

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In Brazil, Santa arrives by jet ski [Video]

In Brazil, Santa arrives by jet ski

On Tuesday, Santa arrived at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a jet ski.

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Brazil heron takes flight after plastic cup removed from throat [Video]

Brazil heron takes flight after plastic cup removed from throat

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Report on 2022 coup plot in Brazil 'very methodical, detailed and loaded with evidence' [Video]

Report on 2022 coup plot in Brazil 'very methodical, detailed and loaded with evidence'

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PM meets President of Indonesia at Downing Street [Video]

PM meets President of Indonesia at Downing Street

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto to 10 Downing Street on Thursday. Mr Subianto, who was inaugurated last month, met the prime minister earlier this..

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UK must double down support for Ukraine, says PM [Video]

UK must double down support for Ukraine, says PM

Sir Keir Starmer said the UK must "double down" it's support for Ukraine after returning from the G20 summit in Brazil. Addressing the House of Commons on Thursday, the prime minister said it "could..

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G20 Summit: Brazil's president urges developed nations to speed up initiatives on climate change [Video]

G20 Summit: Brazil's president urges developed nations to speed up initiatives on climate change

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's comments came the day after representatives of the G20 nations endorsed a joint statement that called for a pact to combat hunger, more aid for Gaza, an end to..

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Starmer launches 'clean power alliance' at G20 [Video]

Starmer launches 'clean power alliance' at G20

Sir Keir Starmer has launched with Brazil the Global Clean Power Alliance at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. 12 countries have signed up to join the initiative, which the UK prime minister says, "is..

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PM tells Putin to "get out of Ukraine" at G20 summit [Video]

PM tells Putin to "get out of Ukraine" at G20 summit

Sir Keir Starmer urged Vladimir Putin to "get out of Ukraine" as he addressed the G20 summit in Rio, Brazil, on Tuesday. It comes as Mr Starmer has refused to comment on whether Britain will allow..

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‘Stop the Slaughter’: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Demand ‘No More Massacres’ as G20 Summit Kicks Off [Video]

‘Stop the Slaughter’: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Demand ‘No More Massacres’ as G20 Summit Kicks Off

As world leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the G20 summit, large-scale pro-Palestinian protests erupted in the city, with demonstrators demanding an immediate end to the violence in Gaza and..

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Starmer meets China's President Xi at G20 summit [Video]

Starmer meets China's President Xi at G20 summit

Sir Keir Starmer meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Brazil emphasising the importance of a strong UK-China relationship for both countries. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on..

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UN chief says 'failure is not an option' in fight against climate change [Video]

UN chief says 'failure is not an option' in fight against climate change

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for 'leadership by example' from G20 countries as Brazil hosts G20 Summit.

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From the Amazon Rainforest to the Pantanal Wetlands: Is Brazil South America’s eco paradise? [Video]

From the Amazon Rainforest to the Pantanal Wetlands: Is Brazil South America’s eco paradise?

Brazil is gearing up to showcase the best of its unique biomes and ecotourism experiences.

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Farmers balk at prospect of EU-Mercosur free trade deal [Video]

Farmers balk at prospect of EU-Mercosur free trade deal

The trade agreement could get the green light next week's G20 summit in Brazil, but the prospect has triggered discontent among farmers.

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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.
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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.
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Judge orders Adele song should be pulled amid plagiarism claim

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A judge has ordered an Adele song be pulled worldwide over a plagiarism claim made by a Brazilian composer.
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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.
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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..
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MotoGP back in Brazil in 2026 after 22-year absence

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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.
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McCann to fight Nunes at UFC London

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Britain's Molly McCann will face Brazil's Istela Nunes in a strawweight bout at UFC London on 22 March.
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Brazilian president recovering in intensive care after having emergency brain surgery

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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.
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Pilot Skillfully Lands Plane After Vulture Crashes Into Cockpit, Video Shows

A pilot in Brazil is being applauded for his calm response to a vulture crashing through the windshield of his plane ... skillfully touching down on the ground, instead of letting the situation turn..
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Video Shows Bus Inferno In Brazil, Massive Explosion

Explosive footage out of Brazil shows the terrifying moment a burning, out-of-control bus crashes into an electrical pole ... sparking a fiery blast, and sending people running for cover. The scary..
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Marta and Orlando Pride win first NWSL title

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Brazil legend Marta celebrates the first NWSL championship of her glittering career after the Orlando Pride beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Saturday.
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PM Modi’s gifts that tell the story of India’s heritage

PM Modi presented unique gifts sourced from various states of India during his visits to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana. The gifts, representing India's diverse culture and craftsmanship, included..
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Modi’s marathon diplomacy

During his three-nation tour, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in 31 bilateral meetings and informal interactions with world leaders. These engagements took place alongside the G20..
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Brazil's former president among dozens facing charges of attempting coup

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Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro is among more than 30 people facing charges of allegedly attempting a coup after his electoral defeat in 2022.
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Hamilton 'did not want to come back' after Brazil

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Lewis Hamilton says he will "give it absolutely everything" for his final three races with Mercedes after struggling badly in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau briefly interacted at the G20 Summit in Brazil amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.
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PM Modi lauds Brazil for global alliance against hunger

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PM Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer discuss strategic partnership at G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a fruitful meeting with UK counterpart Keir Starmer at the G20 Summit in Brazil, emphasizing collaboration on technology, green energy, and trade. Modi highlighted..
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China's foreign minister meets Jaishankar in Brazil, calls for resumption of direct flights

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UK to restart trade talks with India, deepen strategic ties

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G20 will work to reform global institutions: PM Modi

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'Keep in mind challenges & priorities of Global South': PM Modi calls for global alliance to tackle poverty at G20

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Brazil welcomes PM Modi with vedic chants and traditional festivities ahead of G20 summit

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After Nigeria, PM Modi lands in Brazil for G20 Summit

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'Very excited': Indian diaspora in Brazil ready ahead of PM Modi's visit

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PM Modi leaves for five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana

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