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Brazil: Father, daughter stung to death by bees after her truck overturned on hive during crash
A father has paid the ultimate price trying to rescue his daughter after her truck overturned on a beehive, with both tragically stung to death. The horror scenario played out after the woman lost control of her vehicle on a dirt road in Brazil...
Brazil Calls For Stronger Economic, Business Cooperation With Malaysia - Lula Da Silva
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Brazil is seeking to boost its trade potential with Malaysia and has called on businesses from both countries to deepen cooperation and strengthen trade growth, said Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva...
Beloved Brazilian Singer João Gomes Performs Historic Show In Rio
At just 23 years old, João Gomes has captured Brazil’s heart — and proved it during a free concert for 80,000 people at the Arcos da Lapa, one of Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic landmarks, this Sunday (Oct. 26). The singer recorded a historic DVD...
S’pore trade deal with Latin American bloc headed for Brazil Parliament vote ‘soon’: President Lula
SINGAPORE – A free trade agreement inked in 2023 between Singapore and four South American nations will be submitted to the Brazilian Parliament “soon” so that it may come into effect, said Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The trade...
On Tuesday: At least 18 suspects killed in Rio anti-drug raid: governor
At least 18 suspects and some police officers were killed Tuesday during a massive anti-drug raid in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian authorities said, as prolonged gun battles erupted and demolition vehicles destroyed street barricades. As many as 2,500...
Prince William’s 2025 Earthshot Prize Dinner Drama
Next week, Prince William will travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for his fifth annual Earthshot Prize awards. The ceremony was set to be catered by Saulo Jennings, a famous Brazilian chef, until recently. Jennings, the New York Times reported,...
At least 18 suspects killed in Rio anti-drug raid: governor
At least 18 suspects and some police officers were killed Tuesday during a massive anti-drug raid in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian authorities said, as prolonged gun battles erupted and demolition vehicles destroyed street barricades. As many as 2,500...
Huge raid on Rio gang leaves at least 10 people dead and 80 under arrest
About 2,500 Brazilian police and soldiers launched a massive raid on a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro and arrested 80 suspects Tuesday while sparking shootouts that left at least 10 people dead. Calling it the biggest such raid in...
How Alejandra Gala Bridges’ Singular Journey Has Expanded Her Musical Universe
The Olympic swimmer-turned-musician became the first Uruguayan ever accepted into the Global Jazz Institute - and that's just the beginning Once upon a time ago, Alejandra Gala had no idea that music would be her calling. Once an elite...
Rio police raids kill 60 ahead of climate conferences, source says
At least 60 people died in Rio de Janeiro’s most deadly police operation ever on Tuesday, a state official told Reuters, which targeted a major gang days before the city hosts global events related to the United Nations climate summit known as...
Muscle Power to the People: ABADÁ-Capoeira SF Launches Workout Program to Bring Accessible Fitness to the Mission District
Free Kick Off Class on November 2 SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Want a group exercise class without all the hype and expensive outfits? Mission: Workoutis flipping the script on traditional fitness spaces, bringing an...
Billboard’s 2025 Top Music Business Schools
“I hope you feel so proud, and I’m sure you might feel a little scared, too,” said Maggie Rogers as she gave a wisdom-filled commencement address in May at Radio City Music Hall to New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts class of 2025 —...
From Lovering Health Center to Music Hall Board Chair and CEO: Letters
Letter from Lovering Health Center to The Music Hall Board Chair and CEO Oct. 24 − To the Editor: The Lovering’s Board of Directors and staff have further reflected on the actions of The Music Hall surrounding our event. The Music Hall’s CEO and...
Afloat brings Rio De Janeiro to Melbourne for its 10th season
Credit: Afloat’s Website HQ Group’s Afloat Melbourne has reopened with a fresh new look, bringing the flavours, energy, and vibrance of Rio De Janeiro right to our very doorstep. Launching right into the summer season, patrons will get a taste of...
Brazil Will Meet With US ‘Immediately’ to Address Tariffs: Lula
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (center R) holds a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump (center L) on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Oct. 26, 2025....
Trump posts about meeting with Lula on social media
The White House posted a photo on social media of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday (Oct. 26). In the post, Trump says it was an honor to meet with...
Goodwood Art Foundation confirms debut winter season
Goodwood Art Foundation kicks off its winter season with ERASURE, a new exhibition across its gallery spaces. Director Richard Grindy said: “The exhibition brings together three international contemporary artists whose work explores the...
France's Toulouse Fashion Week offers a distinctive take on fashion
It’s not uncommon to see fashion weeks crop up in cities beyond Milan or Paris. Yet few are as established or as distinctive as Toulouse Fashion Week (TFW). Organised by the Institut des arts et de la mode association, since 2019, it has brought...
Brazil and US to meet ‘immediately’ to seek tariff solutions, Lula says
KUALA LUMPUR, (Reuters) – Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he had a positive meeting today with U.S. President Donald Trump, and their respective teams will start “immediately” to discuss tariffs and other matters. Trump and Lula...
Brazil’s Lula meets with US to seeks tariff solutions ‘immediately’
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he had a positive meeting on Sunday (Oct 26) with US President Donald Trump, and their respective teams will start “immediately” to discuss tariffs and other matters. Trump...