The Latest Breaking News from Brazil

Ukraine war: Zelensky’s pleas for help are getting drowned out in the clamour from the Middle East

While Russia continues its nuclear sabre rattling, with renewed threats to use its arsenal if attacked, fighting on the frontlines in Ukraine and in Russia’s Kursk region remains intense. But the diplomatic centre of gravity of the war recently shifted to New York and Washington.

The Conversation · Sep 26, 2024

Britain’s tropical rain and parched Amazon are new norms in a messed-up climate

On my return to the UK from Brazil I’ve seen how northern latitudes are behaving like the equatorial margins

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2024

Brazil Sugar Crop Woes Push Prices Higher

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) Wednesday closed up +0.30 (+1.30%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed up +1.70 (+0.29%). Sugar prices on Wednesday finished moderately higher, with NY sugar posting a 7-month high. Drought conditions in Brazil have reduced the country's sugar production prospects...

Barchart · Sep 25, 2024

Coffee Prices Post 1-Week Highs on Global Crop Concerns

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is up +1.50 (+0.56%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is up +124 (+2.33%). Coffee prices today extended this week's rally to 1-week highs on concern that adverse weather in key coffee-producing countries may curb coffee production. Brazil has been facing the driest...

Barchart · Sep 25, 2024

Cheaper Falklands to Brazil flights to resume – but start date remains unclear

Concerns about overtourism were extremely short lived as the Covid pandemic put paid to the flights

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024

F1 2024 schedule: When is the next Formula 1 race?

The 2024 F1 season has seen the calendar become more regionalised, as part of an attempt from the championship to increase its sustainability. It has resulted in the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix being placed in a back-to-back, while the Japanese GP was moved from its usual Autumn slot…

Autosport · Sep 25, 2024

Attempt to arrest Brazilian music star highlights boom in online gambling

Arrest order for Gusttavo Lima, swiftly overturned, shows unregulated betting as criminal headache and health crisis

The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2024

Dana White’s Contender Series 73: Best photos from Las Vegas

Check out these photos from the fights at Dana White's Contender Series 73 in Las Vegas.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 25, 2024

Sugar Prices Supported by Excessive Dryness in Brazil

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) Tuesday closed up +0.57 (+2.53%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed up +10.90 (+1.86%). Sugar prices posted moderate gains on Tuesday, with NY sugar climbing to a 6-3/4 month high. Drought conditions in Brazil have reduced the country's sugar...

Barchart · Sep 24, 2024

Coffee Closes Higher on Adverse Global Weather Events

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) Tuesday closed up +4.15 (+1.57%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) closed up +36 (+0.68%). Coffee prices on Tuesday extended Monday's sharp rally and posted 1-week highs. Concern that adverse weather in key coffee-producing countries may curb coffee production is bullish for prices. Brazil...

Barchart · Sep 24, 2024