Category: Europe
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The Rape Case in France That Shocks the World
A French man is accused of drugging his own wife and inviting dozens of men to rape her over nearly a decade. On Tuesday (17), Dominique Pélicot appeared in a court in Avignon and confessed to the crime: “I am a rapist like the others in this room.” He added: “I am guilty of what…
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Ukrainian President Accuses Brazil of Being Pro-Russia and Criticizes Sino-Brazilian Peace Proposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Brazil of being pro-Russia in the Kremlin’s war against his country and harshly criticized a joint peace proposal developed by Brasília and Beijing.
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Autumn Is Coming: What Is the Right Time to Get the Flu Vaccine?
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In the last days of summer, flu season is not far off. Some pharmacy chains have already begun asking consumers to avoid crowds and get the flu vaccine. But some experts say that for most people, getting vaccinated in early September may be too early to provide protection that will last throughout the flu season.…
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“I Am Still Here,” by Brazilian Director Walter Salles, Receives a Standing Ovation at the Venice Film Festival
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A ten-minute standing ovation. That was the audience’s reaction after watching the premiere of the new feature film by director Walter Salles, “I Am Still Here,” starring well-known actors Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello, during the Venice Film Festival last weekend. The official release of the film in Brazil or the United States has not…
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“I’m Still Here,” By Walter Salles, Is Cheered at the Venice Film Festival
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Standing ovation for ten minutes. That was the reaction of the audience that attended the launch of the new feature film by director Walter Salles, “I’m Still Here,” starring actors Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello, during the Venice Film Festival last weekend. The official premiere of the film in Brazil or the United States has…
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New Pandemic? Mpox Cases Reach Nearly 100 Thousand Worldwide
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in Africa, Asia, Brazil, Central America, children, Europe, Geral, Health, Inside, Men, Middle East, North America, Oceania, South America, United StatesFrom January 2022 to June 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) recorded 99,176 confirmed cases of mpox, known as monkeypox, in 116 countries. During this period, 208 deaths caused by the disease were also reported. Data released on Monday (12) by the organization shows that, just in June, 934 cases were confirmed, and four deaths…
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Women’s Football in Brazil: Preparation for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup
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The Brazilian women’s football team lost the final of the Paris Olympics to the Americans and failed to bring home the long-desired gold medal. However, women’s football has gained more recognition and respect, with Brazilian players demonstrating their strength both on the field and in their dedication to the sport. The choice of Brazil as…
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Nearly 1.8 billion adults at risk of diseases due to insufficient physical activity
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in Africa, Asia, Brazil, Central America, children, Community, Economy, Europe, Geral, Inside, Men, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Politics, South America, United States, Women, WorldNew data shows that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022. The results point to a concerning trend of physical inactivity among adults, which increased by about 5 percentage points between 2010 and 2022. If the trend continues, inactivity levels…
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XPrize: Scientists Race to Unravel the Mysteries of Tropical Forests
The challenges faced by biome specialists around the world are countless, and when the environment is as vast and dense as that of a tropical forest, the difficulties can take on amplified proportions, such as the arduous task of collecting data from the highest branch of a 50-meter tall tree. To overcome these constraints and…
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New Pandemic? Mpox Cases Approach 100,000 Worldwide
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The World Health Organization (WHO) recorded 99,176 confirmed cases of mpox, known in Brazil as monkeypox, in 116 countries from January 2022 to June 2024.