Category: International
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Franchises Grow in Brazil, with Food Sector Leading Expansion
The franchise sector has consolidated its relevance in the Brazilian economy by achieving a record revenue of R$ 301.7 billion in the last year. This performance represents a 10.5% growth compared to the previous period and reinforces the maturity of the business model in the country. Currently, the system has 3,297 franchise networks and more…
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The US Should Classify PCC and Comando Vermelho as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The Trump administration is preparing to announce the designation of the Brazilian factions Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) as foreign terrorist organizations. The decision could be formalized in the coming days by the US Department of State. The information was revealed by UOL columnist Mariana Sanches and confirmed to the report…
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U.S. to Classify PCC and Comando Vermelho as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to announce the designation of the Brazilian factions Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) as foreign terrorist organizations. The decision could be formalized in the coming days by the U.S. Department of State. The information was revealed by UOL columnist Mariana Sanches and…
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AI-Powered Cooking Robot Wins International Robotics Award
Recent advances in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are bringing the world inventions and applications that seemed impossible until recently. Proof of this is that a robot kitchen won the Robotics Award 2026, an international robotics award, presented in Hannover, Germany. The creation of the company GoodBytz, based in Hamburg, also in Germany, needs just…
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Brazil unveils plan to combat violence against women
A few days before International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, a committee formed by representatives from the three branches of the Brazilian government presented, on Wednesday (March 4), a plan to combat gender-based violence in the country. One of the highlights of the initiative is a national effort to serve around 1,000 arrest warrants…
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Brazil Presents Plan Targeting Perpetrators of Violence Against Women
A few days before International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, a committee formed by representatives from Brazil’s three branches of government presented, on Wednesday (March 4), a plan to combat gender-based violence in the country. One of the highlights of the initiative is a national effort to serve around 1,000 arrest warrants against aggressors…
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Laureus Awards: Four Brazilians in contention
Brazilian athletes Rayssa Leal (skateboarding), Yago Dora (surfing), João Fonseca (tennis) and Gabriel Araújo, known as Gabrielzinho (Paralympic swimming), are among the nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards — considered the Oscar of sports — in various categories. The list, released on Tuesday (Mar. 3), highlights the top athletes of the 2025 season. The…
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Laureus Awards: Four Brazilians in contention
Brazilian athletes Rayssa Leal (skate), Yago Dora (surf), João Fonseca (tennis), and Gabriel Araújo, also known as Gabrielzinho (Paralympic swimming), are among the nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards – considered the Oscar of sports – in various categories. The list, announced on Tuesday (March 3), highlights the top athletes of the 2025 season.…
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The 2026 World Cup Faces Major Challenges Just 100 Days Before Kickoff
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Just 100 days before the start of the FIFA World Cup, what should be a period of celebration is turning into a moment of turbulence. The U.S. and Israel’s attacks on Iran have raised major doubts about the Persian country’s possible withdrawal from the 48-team tournament—a decision no other nation has made after qualifying since…
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US and Israeli Attacks on Iran Leave More Than 1,045 Dead
More than 1,045 people died in Iran as a result of attacks carried out by the United States and Israel since the beginning of the military escalation in the country. The number was reported by the semi-official Iranian agency Tasnim, as the conflict entered its fifth day on Wednesday (4), with bombings in several Iranian…