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September 6, 2023

Flooding in southern Brazil leaves at least 31 dead and 1,600 displaced

Severe flooding triggered by a cyclone in southern Brazil has led to the destruction of homes, stranding of motorists, and inundation of streets across multiple cities.

September 5, 2023

21 dead, over 1,600 displaced as cyclone batters southern Brazil

At least 21 people have been reported dead in southern Brazil after a powerful storm on Tuesday flooded about 60 cities in the region

September 1, 2023

4 dead, 30 injured in Brazil after metal factory explodes

A metal factory explosion, which may have been triggered by overheated equipment, has caused four deaths and dozens of injuries in the countryside city of Cabreuva, Brazil.

August 30, 2023

33-year-old Brazilian fitness influencer dies after double cardiac arrest

Instagram fitness influencer, Larissa Borges, tragically died at the age of 33 following an unexpected double cardiac arrest.

August 30, 2023

Russia forgoes investigation into Prigozhin crash under international rules: report

The Russian government told Brazilian aviation officials that the country will not be opening an international investigation into the plane crash that killed Wagner mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.

August 30, 2023

‘Laughter therapy’ is shown to reduce heart disease risk in Brazilian study: 'Exciting to see'

A Brazilian study has shown that "laughter therapy" expands heart tissue and promotes the flow of oxygen, thus reducing the risk of cardiac events in patients with coronary artery disease.

August 24, 2023

Bolsonaro leaves São Paulo hospital after routine exams

Right-wing former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has left Vila Nova Star Hospital in São Paulo, where he was admitted Wednesday for routine health checks.

August 24, 2023

Brazil's President Lula stresses geopolitical significance in BRICS expansion decision

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil emphasized that the BRICS countries would extend membership based on geopolitical significance rather than the ideology of governments.

August 23, 2023

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro admitted to hospital for routine health examination

Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, was admitted to the hospital for what his close aid referred to as a routine health examination.

August 22, 2023

China/Russia-led bloc takes on dollar, Western influence as Putin dodges summit over arrest fears

The two-day BRICS summit is taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa, and includes heads of state from aspiring members such as Iran and Saudi Arabia as the bloc looks to expand.