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Brazilian scientist Luciano Moreira tenderly handles a glass box of swarming mosquitoes infected with a bacterium that blocks the transmission of dengue. In the south of the country, which used to be much colder, there was no dengue before, but now there is," Moreira, 59, told AFP. The world's largest breeding factory for the mosquitoes -- nicknamed "wolbitos" after the Wolbachia bacterium they were injected with -- is located in the southern city of Curitiba.

Soaring gold prices are igniting a mining frenzy in Brazil's Amazon, leading to accelerated deforestation in protected zones and hazardous mercury contamination. Illegal mining operations are expanding rapidly, particularly within Indigenous territories, posing a significant threat to the rainforest and its inhabitants. Authorities are struggling to curb these activities, which are often financed by powerful criminal organizations.

Brazil's Amazon deforestation is at a decade low, yet forest degradation from fires, logging, and drought poses a significant threat, affecting 40% of the region. Experts warn of a tipping point where the forest could emit more carbon than it absorbs. A proposed bill could weaken crucial satellite monitoring, jeopardizing conservation efforts.

A Brazilian influencer, Rosa Iberê Tavares Dantas, has become a fugitive after fleeing the country before beginning a three-year prison sentence for negligent homicide. She was convicted in a fatal road accident that killed a 31-year-old personal trainer. Authorities have placed her on Brazil's arrest warrant system and notified international agencies.

Mexico, Spain, and Brazil expressed deep concern over Cuba's "dramatic situation" and humanitarian crisis, calling for respectful dialogue and for the Cuban people to decide their future. This comes amid repeated threats from US President Donald Trump to "take Cuba" and increased US economic pressure, including oil shipment blockades, severely impacting the island.

Iran's armed forces are prepared to retaliate after President Trump rejected Tehran's ceasefire proposal, escalating regional tensions. The dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil route, has already caused significant energy supply shocks and threatens global food security, with the UN warning of a potential humanitarian crisis.

After years of being labeled a 'banter club' for their beautiful yet often ineffective play, Arsenal has finally broken their Premier League drought. Under Mikel Arteta, the team embraced a more pragmatic and resilient style, prioritizing set-piece dominance and an 'us-vs-them' mentality to secure their first title since 2004.

Iran's chief negotiator insists Washington must accept Tehran's peace plan, warning of continued failure otherwise. President Trump, however, deemed Iran's response 'unacceptable,' escalating tensions. The ongoing conflict has triggered an energy shock, spiking oil prices and threatening global supply chains. Fighting also persists in Lebanon, with Hezbollah vowing to make the battlefield 'hell' for Israel.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup squad picture is beginning to take shape as nations across every group unveil preliminary and final rosters ahead of the expanded tournament in North America. From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo potentially making history to major omissions, emerging talents and final roster deadlines, national teams are entering the decisive phase of preparation before football’s biggest global spectacle officially begins.

Shakira captivated an estimated 2 million fans with a free concert on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach, part of her "Women No Longer Cry" tour. The Colombian superstar, who first visited Brazil three decades ago, celebrated women's resilience and her enduring connection with the Brazilian public. The event aimed to boost the city's post-Carnival economy, projecting significant financial returns.

"If Putin decides to join, it is the judiciary's power to decide and not my government," Brazil's president luiz inacio lula da silva told reporters in the Indian capital of New Delhi, where he was attending the G20 summit over the weekend.

Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva on Tuesday named his vice president as his running mate in October's election in Brazil, as polls show the veteran leftist president slipping to a dead heat with his main opponent. Recent polls show Flavio Bolsonaro gaining ground and in a dead heat with Lula if they face each other in a runoff.

Here is a timeline of the significant events leading up to the far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro's supporters' invasion of Brazil's Congress, Supreme Court, and Presidential Palace on January 8, during which they contested the election of leftist President luiz inacio lula da silva

Brazilian leaders unveiled a new national climate plan Monday that prioritizes enhanced forest protections as a key strategy in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Forty percent of greenhouse gas emissions in Brazil are generated by trees being razed, often to clandestinely create more agricultural land, Brazilian officials said.

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon plummeted 70% in August compared to the same month the previous year, according to President luiz inacio lula da silva, who cited a report by O Globo columnist Lauro Jardim.

Brazil's luiz inacio lula da silva increased to 13 percentage points his lead over President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of the October election, and his advantage widened from 13 to 16 points in an expected second-round runoff, according to a poll published on Monday.

Brazilian President luiz inacio lula da silva is set to announce a ministry cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday afternoon as he seeks to shore up support for his political agenda from a powerful bloc of lawmakers, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Brazil's President luiz inacio lula da silva called for a ceasefire and said that there is a need of "humanitarian intervention" in the conflict to put an end to the war. He also said that Hamas should release Israeli-kidnapped children and called on Israel to stop bombings to allow Palestinian children and their mothers to leave the Gaza Strip and cross the border with Egypt.

luiz inacio lula da silva, the front-runner in Brazil's October presidential elections, took a break from campaigning Wednesday to marry his fiancee and fellow Workers' Party member, sociologist Rosangela da Silva. The former president posted a photo on Instagram Wednesday night in which he appears to be saying his vows to Da Silva while placing a wedding ring on her finger.

NEW YORK: US president George W Bush poses a much greater threat to the world’s economy than any candidate in Brazil, Nobel prize-winning US economist Joseph Stiglitz said in an interview published in daily O Globo.