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UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP

British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.

Guinea's Simandou Threatens Australia's Iron Ore Dominance

Australia's iron ore industry faces unprecedented threat as Guinea's Simandou project, containing world's largest untapped deposit, prepares to flood global markets by 2028, potentially wiping billions from mining giants.

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.

Anglo American announces radical restructuring plan

London-based mining conglomerate Anglo American announces radical corporate overhaul, planning to divest its platinum, diamond, and coal businesses while focusing on copper and iron ore operations.

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.

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.

Two dead in Cobar mine explosion tragedy

A devastating explosion at an underground zinc and copper mine in regional New South Wales has killed two workers, sparking urgent investigations into mine safety protocols.

Deadly Mine Explosion in Cobar Leaves One Dead

A catastrophic explosion at a gold mine near Cobar has left one worker dead and several critically injured, sparking emergency response and investigation into the tragic incident.

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.

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.

How our tech addiction is destroying the planet

New visual evidence exposes the devastating environmental cost of our throwaway tech culture, from lithium mining scars to electronic graveyards poisoning communities worldwide.

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