Brazil

Brazil's top senator, close to Lula, resigns over alleged involvement in banking scam

The Brazilian government's top Senate representative on Wednesday resigned his post over a probe into his alleged involvement in a banking scam just months ahead of high-stakes presidential elections.

Brazil World Cup 2026 match today: Opponent, match timing, team news, venue and live streaming details

Five-time world champions Brazil return to action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-1 draw against Morocco. Here’s everything you need to know about their upcoming match.

Brazil Supreme Court sentences Bolsonaro's son over US lobbying

Eduardo Bolsonaro was convicted after judges found he attempted to leverage US sanctions to influence proceedings tied to Jair Bolsonaro's coup case

'She was alive when I reached her': Nurse recounts final moments of student killed in Brazil's bungee jump mishap

A 21-year-old Brazilian university student died after plunging 130 feet from an abandoned bridge during an unauthorised bungee jump when operators allegedly failed to attach the primary safety cord

Trump at 80: From Argentina to Japan, the rise of ‘mini-Trumps’ across the world

Since entering US politics as a novice in 2015, Donald Trump has completely reordered American politics. Little wonder then that he has spawned a number of imitators from Brazil to Argentina and Japan

FIFA World Cup 2026: From Vikings to motorcades, most spectacular send-offs ahead of mega event

Before their World Cup journeys began, Norway, Brazil and Turkey captured global attention with unforgettable send-offs that combined history, passion and national pride in celebrations that quickly became viral on the internet.

Mexico and Brazil are quarrelling over a dog breed. Here’s why

Mexico’s decision to recognise the caramel-coloured dog breed, known as caramelos, has Brazil barking mad. That’s because this canine has long been a national icon in Brazil, with many citizens noting that the four-legged creature is synonymous with the country

Injured Neymar becomes biggest attraction as Brazil thrash Panama in pre-World Cup friendly

Brazil's pre-World Cup friendly vs Panama was to prepare for the FIFA event but it turned into an opportunity for Panamanian players to meet Neymar who did not even play in the game.

Brazil monitors 2 patients for possible Ebola infection in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro

Health authorities in Brazil said on Sunday that they are monitoring two patients for possible Ebola infection in the country's two major cities: São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Lula slams US terror label for Brazil gangs, warns Trump against ‘playing games’ with democracy

The designation was seen as a clear snub to Lula, who had a lengthy meeting with President Trump earlier this month which both leaders hailed as positive