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Australian pilot killed in Brazil cocaine smuggling crash

Exclusive investigation reveals the perilous final flight of Melbourne pilot Daniel Kinahan, whose cocaine smuggling operation ended in tragedy when his plane crashed in remote Brazil, leaving his family devastated.

Bolsonaro Convicted: 17 Years for Coup Plot

Jair Bolsonaro faces 17 years in prison after landmark conviction for attempting to overturn Brazil's 2022 election results and plotting a military coup against Lula da Silva's government.

Arsenal's Gabriel injured in Brazil training

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães suffers worrying injury during Brazil training, casting doubt on his availability for Premier League title run-in. Latest updates on centre-back's condition and potential impact on Mikel Arteta's defensive plans.

Bolsonaro Faces Police Probe While in UK's Winchester

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is under investigation by São Paulo police and is currently residing in a surprising location: the historic English city of Winchester. The probe involves allegations of falsifying COVID-19 vaccination data.

Lula slams 'green colonialism' in fiery UN speech

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has delivered a powerful rebuke to wealthy nations at the UN General Assembly, accusing them of 'green colonialism' and demanding urgent reform of global financial institutions.

Grandmother accused of poisoning family with cake

A 71-year-old Brazilian grandmother is accused of attempting to murder her own family by lacing a cake with rat poison in a shocking case that has stunned the community of Igarassu.

Brazilian 'Fritzl' Imprisoned Stepdaughter for 22 Years

A 61-year-old man in Brazil has been arrested after his stepdaughter escaped from 22 years of captivity, during which she was repeatedly raped and bore three of his children in a case bearing shocking similarities to the Austrian Fritzl case.

Brit in Brazil faces 21 years for child abuse charges

Timothy Alan Clark, a British national residing in Brazil, has been formally charged with heinous child abuse crimes and faces up to 21 years in a Brazilian prison. This is the full story of the investigation and the international manhunt.

Australian Pilot's Cocaine Crash Ordeal in Brazil

The family of an Australian pilot, arrested after a plane carrying 600kg of cocaine crashed in Brazil, speaks out for the first time about his shocking downfall and their desperate fight for his freedom.

Ancelotti: Neymar to Miss Brazil World Cup Qualifiers

Brazilian football faces a major setback as Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti reveals superstar Neymar will be absent from the upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to injury, casting doubt on his international future.

Ancelotti Rejects Brazil, Stays at Real Madrid

In a dramatic turn of events, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has officially confirmed he will NOT be taking the Brazil job, ending months of speculation and committing his future to the Spanish giants.

Bodybuilder stabbed to death by girlfriend in hospital

A tragic domestic dispute turned deadly as champion bodybuilder Cristiano Guimaraes, 36, was fatally stabbed by his girlfriend during a violent altercation in a Brazilian hospital. The shocking incident occurred as he visited her following a previous argu

Four-Year Hunt for British Dad & Kids in Brazil

The gripping search for British expat Tom Phillips and his three children, missing in Brazil for four years after a custody dispute, reaches a critical new phase with a major police operation.

Brazilian 'Dexter' confesses to 100 vigilante murders

Exclusive: A Brazilian security guard's shocking confession reveals a decades-long killing spree targeting criminals he deemed 'unworthy of life', drawing chilling parallels to the TV series Dexter.

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