Category: Brazil
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Lula heads to Canada for G7 summit addressing energy security
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva departed on the morning of this Monday (16) for Canada, where he will participate on this Tuesday (17) in the 51st G7 Summit, the group of the seven most industrialized nations in the world. The meeting is taking place in the city of Kananaskis, in the province of Alberta.…
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Yago Dora wins Trestles title, surfing venue for Los Angeles 2028
The Santa Catarina native Yago Dora, 29, took second place in the world surfing circuit this Saturday (14) by claiming the Trestles stage title in the state of California (United States), the beach that will host surfing competitions at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. It is the Brazilian’s second title this season – the first…
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Breast cancer: one in three patients is under 50 years old
Data from the Painel Oncologia Brasil indicate that more than 108,000 women under 50 were diagnosed with breast cancer in Brazil from 2018 to 2023—one in three patients.
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Brazil secures first win under Ancelotti and qualifies for World Cup
Brazil’s national team secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in Mexico, Canada, and the United States. The feat was achieved on the night of this Tuesday (10), when Brazil defeated Paraguay 1-0 in Itaquera, São Paulo. This was the first victory for the canarinho team under the command of Italian…
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Brazil calls for release of activists detained en route to Gaza
Brazil’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Monday morning (9th) after Israel intercepted the Madleen humanitarian aid ship heading to Gaza on Sunday (8th) and detained 12 activists, including Brazilian Thiago Ávila. “Recalling the principle of freedom of navigation in international waters, Brazil urges the Israeli government to release the detained crew members,” the statement…
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STF Begins Hearing January 8 Defendants This Monday (9)
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) begins this Monday (9) interrogating defendants from the first nucleus of the alleged coup plot during Jair Bolsonaro’s government, starting with Mauro Cid.
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The Invisible Stage: Where Ethics, Humility, and the Dancer’s Character Conquer the Scene
In dance, the audience’s eyes often fixate on perfect pirouettes, elegant lines, and the technique of the movements on stage. But there is something that cannot be rehearsed, that is not learned in the classroom, and that defines the greatness and value of a dancer: their character. Away from the spotlight, it is in the…
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Bahian Influencer Dai Cruz, Who Passed Away After a Long Battle Against Genetic Disease, Becomes Turma da Mônica Comic Character
The Bahian influencer Dai Cruz, who died after battling Epidermolysis Bullosa, has become a character in a special Turma da Mônica comic edition aimed at raising awareness about the genetic skin disease.
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Understand normal-pressure hydrocephalus, the cause of Chico Buarque’s surgery
The singer Chico Buarque had to undergo neurological surgery on Tuesday (3) to treat normal-pressure hydrocephalus, or hydrocephalus with normal pressure. The condition occurs when there is an excess of CSF – the fluid that surrounds the central nervous system – accumulated in the brain, but without causing an increase in intracranial pressure. Even so,…
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Climate perceptions focus on everyday impacts
A survey conducted with Brazilian internet users from ten capitals investigated how they perceive climate change. The most urgent impacts, such as excessive heat and air pollution, were the most cited by respondents. From the questionnaire, conducted by the Instituto Cidades Sustentáveis and answered by 3,500 people, it was observed that the main problems presented…