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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.

Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions

Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.

Grooming gangs inquiry chaos as victims resign

Britain's landmark grooming gangs inquiry faces crisis as three key victims resign in protest against chairman's controversial remarks about Pakistani heritage perpetrators, throwing the high-profile investigation into turmoil.

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.

UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery

Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.

Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.

Labour's grooming gangs inquiry stalled by chair delay

The government's landmark inquiry into grooming gangs has hit a major roadblock as ministers struggle to find a chair months after promising urgent action. Critics accuse Labour of delaying crucial child protection reforms.

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.

British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad

Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.

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