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Brazil's Bolsonaro arrested before prison sentence

Brazil's federal police have arrested former President Jair Bolsonaro preemptively, days before his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt was due to begin. Discover the full story.

Prince William and Starmer's awkward handshake moment

An unexpected moment of protocol confusion unfolded at the environmental summit as Prince William and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer appeared to fumble a handshake with President Lula da Silva, creating a viral diplomatic incident.

EU chief cancels Brazil trip over Amazon remarks

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen abruptly cancels high-profile Brazil visit following controversial remarks about the Amazon rainforest, sparking diplomatic tensions.

Prince William's Earthshot mission to Brazil begins

The Prince of Wales embarks on a significant four-day visit to Brazil, championing the Earthshot Prize and strengthening UK-Brazil relations through environmental diplomacy and community engagement.

California election chaos as voting overhaul backfires

Deep in rural California, Shasta County's controversial decision to eliminate electronic voting machines has created an election administration nightmare, with counting delays and legal battles threatening democratic integrity.

Deadly Rio police raid in favela sparks outrage

A violent police operation in Rio de Janeiro's Complexo da Penha favela has left multiple residents dead, raising serious human rights concerns and drawing condemnation from officials.

England 2-2 Brazil: Gordon stars in Wembley thriller

Relive the electric atmosphere at Wembley as England and Brazil played out a captivating 2-2 draw in their international friendly. Palmer's penalty and Gordon's debut goal weren't enough as Brazil fought back twice in a classic encounter.

Brazilian boy, 13, begs freedom after child knife attack

A 13-year-old Brazilian gangster has tearfully apologised and pleaded for release after being detained for a vicious knife attack on another child, revealing the shocking youth crime epidemic gripping the nation.

Cameroon election crackdown leaves multiple dead

Cameroon faces international condemnation as security forces open fire on voters during tense presidential elections, leaving multiple dead and hundreds detained in what observers call a systematic crackdown.

Trump praises Brazil insurrection as "Stop the Steal"

Former US President Donald Trump faces widespread condemnation after glorifying Brazil's Capitol-style uprising and drawing direct parallels to his own election claims, raising alarm among democracy advocates worldwide.

Montreal election decided by single vote - recount ordered

In an unprecedented political drama, a Montreal borough council election has been decided by just one vote, triggering an automatic recount and highlighting the critical importance of every ballot in Canada's democratic process.

Reform UK sued over election defeat with AI fake cases

Reform UK confronts a £19,000 legal bill after attempting to overturn a General Election result using AI-generated fake cases, raising serious questions about artificial intelligence in British elections.

Starmer courts Brazilian President for climate alliance

Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts Brazil's President Lula da Silva at Downing Street, forging a strategic alliance on climate action and positioning the UK as a key player in global environmental leadership ahead of the crucial Amazon summit.

Brazil bus crash kills 15 in Pernambuco

A devastating bus crash in Brazil's Pernambuco state has left 15 people dead and multiple others injured after the vehicle plunged from a bridge, marking one of the region's worst road tragedies in recent years.

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