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August 10, 2024

Pilot, 35, identified from Brazil plane that spiraled out of sky and crashed, killing 62

Capt. Danilo Santos Romano, 35, was identified as the pilot in the fatal Brazilian air disaster that killed all 62 people who were on board.

August 10, 2024

Passenger plane crashes in Brazil, killing all people on board, airline VoePass says

A plane operated by the Brazilian airline VoePass has crashed in the country's Sao Paulo state on Friday, reports say.

August 6, 2024

Sophia Smith leads USWNT to Olympic gold medal match in extra-time win over Germany

The United States women’s soccer team defeated Germany in extra time in its semifinal match Tuesday to advance to the gold medal match this weekend.

July 30, 2024

Brazilian surfer hovers above ocean in viral photo, breaks Olympic surfing record

Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina is at the center of what many are calling the most memorable photo of the Paris Olympics.

July 4, 2024

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro indicted by Federal Police in undeclared diamonds case: AP

Brazilian Federal Police have reportedly indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro over alleged, undisclosed diamond receipts from Saudi Arabia, AP sources say.

June 26, 2024

Brazil’s Supreme Court decriminalizes possession of marijuana for personal use

In a move that could reduce Brazil's prison population, the South American country's Supreme Court has voted to 'decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use.'

June 25, 2024

Brazil-backed G20 report calls for global, wealth-based income tax

Brazil commissioned a report calling for the world's billionaires to pay 2% of their wealth in income tax, a plan that would raise up to $250 billion annually from about 3,000 people.

May 29, 2024

Brazil's president withdraws ambassador to Israel, leaving diplomatic post vacant

Brazil has withdrawn its ambassador to Israel after months of tensions between the two countries over the war in Gaza, according to the country's gazette.

May 28, 2024

Climate change threatens Brazil's beloved Spix's macaw from animated 'Rio' films

In Brazil’s Northeast, a South African couple is reintroducing the Spix’s macaw to nature through breeding and reintroduction efforts, according to officials.

May 24, 2024

In Brazil, mangrove reforestation proves crucial in fight against climate risks

Some 30,000 mangrove trees planted by Brazilian nonprofit organization Instituto Mar Urbano are reportedly boosting ecosystems and helping mitigate flood risks.