Brazil October 17, 2023 Rivers in the Amazon fall to record low levels as drought worsens Parts of the world’s largest rainforest is suffering its worst drought. Amazon rivers in Brazil, including the Negro River and Madeira River, have fallen to record low water levels.
Israel October 16, 2023 Russia's draft resolution on Israel failed to mention Hamas, defeated at UN The U.N. Security Council, which is charged with maintaining international peace, shot down a draft resolution from Russia for a ceasefire because it failed to mention Hamas.
Brazil October 9, 2023 Rio de Janeiro launches raids in 3 favelas targeting organized crime in vulnerable neighborhoods On Monday morning, the state government of Rio de Janeiro initiated a significant law enforcement operation in three sprawling, economically-disadvantaged neighborhoods within the city.
Brazil October 5, 2023 3 doctors dead, another shot in Rio de Janeiro in an attack suspected to have been politically motivated Several doctors, including the brother of federal lawmaker Sâmia Bomfim, were shot dead in an attack at a Rio beach. The shooting may have been politically motivated.
Brazil October 3, 2023 More than 100 dolphins, thousands of fish found dead as Brazilian governor declares state of emergency Wildlife experts have found more than 100 dead dolphins and thousands of fish that have died in the Brazilian Amazon amid severe drought and high temperatures.
Brazil September 29, 2023 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to undergo hip replacement surgery Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the president of Brazil, will undergo hip replacement surgery, a common procedure that will take about one to two hours.
Brazil September 27, 2023 Brazil’s Amazon rainforest faces severe drought, affecting food and water supplies for thousands The Amazon rainforest in Brazil is facing severe drought and historically low water levels. Thousands of people may also face a shortage of fish stock, according to the authorities.
Joe Biden September 21, 2023 WATCH: Biden forgets to shake hands with president of Brazil in latest awkward gaffe President Biden forgot to shake hands with the president of Brazil after a joint event at the United Nations in his latest awkward gaffe.
Julian Assange September 20, 2023 Brazil's president says Julian Assange can't be punished for 'informing society' in a 'transparent' way Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasized the importance of press freedom, arguing that the U.S. should not prosecute Julian Assange for informing the public.
Brazil September 17, 2023 Small plane crash in Brazil kills all on board, including 12 tourists and 2 crew members: report All 14 passengers, including the pilot and copilot are dead, after a plane plummeted in Brazil with tourists on board.
US September 15, 2023 Brazilian prosecutor believed Danelo Cavalcante escaped Pennsylvania prison to face charge in 'lenient' Brazil The Brazilian prosecutor over Danelo Calvacante's homicide case in Tocantins thought the convicted killer facing life in a U.S. prison was escaping to face a lighter sentence in Brazil.