Fernando Collor, Brazil’s former president, has been arrested and ordered to begin serving his prison sentence for corruption. Convicted in 2023 for accepting $3.5 million in bribes to facilitate contracts with Petrobras and UTC Engenharia, Collor's sentence was issued after his appeals were exhausted. The case emerged from Brazil's vast Operation Car Wash investigation, which has impacted numerous political figures.
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Indigenous march in Brasilia calls for land rights and climate action
Thousands of Indigenous people marched through Brazil’s capital on Thursday, calling for stronger protection of their ancestral lands as a crucial step in tackling the global climate crisis.
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Brazil's Supreme Court says Jair Bolsonaro should stand trial over alleged coup attempt
Bolsonaro, who fought to stay in power after losing the 2022 election, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and claims he is being politically persecuted.
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The 'I'm Still Here' effect: How Oscar fever is gripping Brazil during Carnaval
Walter Salles' 'Im Still Here' won Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Brazilians roared at home and on the streets, where Carnival festivities have been ongoing since Saturday. And now, the 'I'm Still Here' house is to be transformed into a film museum...
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Olympic gold medallist rower Sir Steve Redgrave has handed a letter to the environment secretary Steve Reed to share his and young people's concerns about "effluent being put into the rivers, and how dirty and vile they are". Head of Communities at River Action Erica Popplewell says she feels "encouraged" that the government has banned bonuses for pollutant water bosses, but wants to see further action. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
IOC President Kirsty Coventry opposes banning athletes over armed conflicts, signaling a shift in Olympic policy. She plans to discuss Russia’s return to competition, emphasizing a case-by-case approach. Coventry, the first African woman to lead the IOC, will form a task force to guide sports decisions amid global conflicts. She highlights Africa’s ongoing crises and the need to protect athletes. Her stance challenges previous Olympic restrictions, which barred Russian and Belarusian teams after the Ukraine war escalated in 2022.
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