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French authorities have opened a major organised crime investigation after more than one tonne of cocaine was seized aboard a vessel intercepted in the Indian Ocean, leading to the prosecution and detention of three foreign nationals in Paris. A Brazilian man and two Bolivian nationals were formally......
Brazil has authorized the expulsion of Sergei Vladimirovich Cherkasov, a Russian national at the center of competing legal claims from the United States and Russia, in a case involving alleged espionage, identity fraud and international extradition. The Brazilian government approved the measure after......
At least six people have been killed following a mid-air collision between two helicopters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian authorities confirmed on Sunday. According to the fire department, the aircraft collided under unclear circumstances before crashing in an urban area of the city. The impact triggered......
Global agriculture is heading towards a historic grain harvest for the 2026-2027 campaign. According to the latest forecasts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), total grain production is expected to reach nearly 2.9 billion tons. Despite this achievement, global consumption is expected to......
Leaders of the world's largest airlines are gathering in Rio de Janeiro for the annual aviation industry summit amid growing concerns over rising operating costs and ongoing supply challenges that continue to affect the sector's recovery. The meeting takes place at a critical moment for global......
Brazilian customs authorities intercepted 108 kilograms of cocaine at the port of Santos in the state of São Paulo during a maritime inspection operation conducted on 1 June. The shipment was discovered inside a refrigerated container that was scheduled for export to Morocco, marking another case......
Thousands of Indigenous activists from across Brazil gathered in Brasília this week to demand faster recognition of their ancestral lands, bringing renewed attention to land rights issues ahead of the upcoming presidential election. The demonstration is part of the annual......
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Sunday that his country does not want a “new Cold War” at a press briefing in New Delhi, ahead of an expected meeting with Donald Trump in Washington next month. Lula urged the United States to treat all nations equally and avoid......
Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill lowering the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14, marking a significant shift in the country’s juvenile justice framework. The proposal, backed by President Javier Milei, passed with 149 votes in favor and 100 against and will now......
In a landmark move reflecting Brazil’s deep affection for companion animals, the state of Sao Paulo has authorized the burial of pets in family graves and mausoleums alongside their owners. The measure, which took effect Tuesday, formally acknowledges the emotional bond between people and their......
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Friday accused former US President Donald Trump of seeking to position himself as the dominant leader of a “new United Nations” through the creation of a so-called Peace Council. Speaking at an event organized by Brazil’s Landless......
The European Parliament has voted to refer the Mercosur trade agreement to the Court of Justice of the European Union, seeking a legal assessment of its compatibility with EU law. The motion was adopted by a narrow margin, reflecting deep divisions among lawmakers over the future of the controversial......
The total number of airports in a country is not just a statistic—it often mirrors the geographical size, population distribution, and the way cities and remote regions are connected. Countries with large territories tend to rely on air transport as a necessity rather than a luxury. In the Arab......
