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NFL field expert says playing international game on Brazil field 'challenging' and included trim with scissors

September 27, 2026

NFL field expert says playing international game on Brazil field 'challenging' and included trim with scissors

Workers used scissors to trim Maracanã Stadium's grass as Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys prepared for the NFL's Brazil game amid safety concerns.

Travelers warned of murder, kidnappings and drink-spiking robberies in vacation hot spot

September 1, 2026

Travelers warned of murder, kidnappings and drink-spiking robberies in vacation hot spot

The U.S. State Department warns Americans about express kidnappings, drink drugging and armed robbery across Brazil, with Rio de Janeiro flagged specifically.

Unlicensed Miami surgeon 'Dr. Frankenstein' vanishes days before trial over botched procedures: authorities

August 26, 2026

Unlicensed Miami surgeon 'Dr. Frankenstein' vanishes days before trial over botched procedures: authorities

Joao Batista Cunha De Araujo's ankle monitor triggered a tamper alert days before his trial on 14 charges tied to unlicensed plastic surgery in Miami.

Woman in her 30s who pretended to be a child and lived with family found guilty of fraud

August 22, 2026

Woman in her 30s who pretended to be a child and lived with family found guilty of fraud

Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira, 37, lived with a family as their daughter for 14 months before her elaborate child identity fraud was uncovered.

Brazilian soccer player, who fell through hole in shocking viral goal celebration, gives injury update

August 11, 2026

Brazilian soccer player, who fell through hole in shocking viral goal celebration, gives injury update

Brazilian Jacy Maranhao revealed he was searching for his pregnant wife, and also wanted to celebrate with fans, when he fell through a stadium trap door during his celebration.

Capybaras crash Brazilian lawmakers' voting session and steal the show

August 5, 2026

Capybaras crash Brazilian lawmakers' voting session and steal the show

Capybaras wandered through the front door of the Mato Grosso state legislature in Brazil, surprising lawmakers preparing for a vote last week.

Rogue parrot attacks players during Brazilian U-15 soccer game, then comes back and does it again

August 4, 2026

Rogue parrot attacks players during Brazilian U-15 soccer game, then comes back and does it again

A large parrot attacked teenage soccer players during a Flamengo vs. Ceará Brazil Under-15 Cup match in Rio de Janeiro, halting play multiple times.

Trump admin revokes Brazilian ambassador’s visa in escalating diplomatic feud

August 4, 2026

Trump admin revokes Brazilian ambassador’s visa in escalating diplomatic feud

The move follows Brazil’s refusal to grant visas to two U.S. diplomats and its delay in approving President Trump’s nominee for ambassador.

Brazil parents face prison sentence for homeschooling after court accuses them of 'intellectual neglect'

July 8, 2026

Brazil parents face prison sentence for homeschooling after court accuses them of 'intellectual neglect'

A São Paulo court sentenced the Denardi family to 50 days in prison for homeschooling without state-approved gender and sex education curriculum.

Erling Haaland fires Norway past Brazil to end up in World Cup quarterfinals for first time in history

July 5, 2026

Erling Haaland fires Norway past Brazil to end up in World Cup quarterfinals for first time in history

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Brazil, 2-1, to advance to the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in team history.