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Chelsea’s Thiago Silva keeps calm and carries on with one eye on World Cup

The defender was impeccable against Milan and is looking to keep that form going all the way into Qatar 2022 with Brazil

The Guardian - UK

Brazil's Lula eyes flexible primary surplus target to replace spending cap

Economic advisers to Brazilian presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are looking at two main ideas to replace a constitutional spending cap, including a flexible primary surplus target, two senior aides told Reuters on Friday.

Reuters

Bolsonaro ally says Brazil farm sector can adapt to Lula victory

The leader of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's party and the farm caucus in the Senate said on Friday that the powerful agribusiness sector is pragmatic and will adapt to an eventual victory by the incumbent's leftist presidential challenger.

Reuters

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Lula leading Bolsonaro in second round of Brazil election, poll shows

Leftist Brazilian presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is leading right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, with 49% of voter support against the incumbent's 44%, ahead of an Oct. 30 runoff vote, according to a poll published on Friday.

Reuters

Shocking moment woman 'shoots boyfriend in back' during argument

Daiana Rosa da Silva Luz, 36, is wanted for attempted murder after allegedly shooting her boyfriend at his property in Sao Paulo City, Brazil, on Thursday morning

Daily Mirror

Brazil's Bolsonaro says ally Trump would have averted war in Ukraine

Far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said in comments published on Friday that the war in Ukraine would not have happened if former U.S. President Donald Trump were still in office, but offered no explanation for how his close ally could have prevented the conflict.

Reuters

Amazon loses London-sized area of rainforest in a month with Bolsonaro’s reign under threat

Large area destroyed in September, as environmental criminals raced to wreck the region before possible change of president

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Analysis-Lula can defend Brazil election lead with third parties, abstainers

Leftist Brazilian presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva can defend his lead against right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro by appealing to voters who snubbed both in the first round of voting, according to political analysts and pollsters.

Reuters

Liverpool Face Arsenal Test, Man City Fueled by Red-hot Haaland

Liverpool's faltering Premier League title challenge could suffer a fatal blow if leaders Arsenal win Sunday's marquee match-up at the Emirates Stadium. Powered by Erling Haaland's incredible form, Manchester City will aim for another goal spree against Southampton, while Manchester United could turn to Brazilian midfielder Casemiro after their derby…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Brazil's Lula on 48%, ahead of Bolsonaro on 41%, poll shows ahead of vote

Brazilian presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has a seven-point-lead over incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of an Oct. 30 runoff vote, according to a poll by Genial/Quaest published on Thursday.

Reuters

Chicken in British supermarkets ‘linked to deforested Amazon’

Investigation found that JBS poultry were fed on soya beans and corn from deforested areas

The Guardian - UK

Bolsonaro eyes dividend tax, debt pardon as Brazil campaign turns to economy

Right-wing Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday announced a debt pardon for some consumers and a tax on dividends to pay for welfare spending, shifting the focus of a his re-election campaign to the economy as polls tightened.

Reuters

Explainer-What do Lula and Bolsonaro propose for Brazil fiscal policy?

Both of Brazil's presidential candidates, President Jair Bolsonaro and former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, have proposed changes to the constitutional spending limit that defined fiscal policy in Latin America's biggest economy for the past six years.

Reuters

‘A story Brazil never wanted to tell’: the podcasts reclaiming the country’s Black history

Tiago Rogero’s productions are a celebration of the people who arrived in the country as slaves and their descendants

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France 24

Lula wins symbolic endorsements ahead of Brazil runoff against Bolsonaro

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received two symbolic endorsements Wednesday as he seeks new allies ahead of an Oct. 30 runoff against incumbent Jair Bolsonaro to return to the country's highest office.

The Independent UK

Lula receives fresh endorsements ahead of Brazil election

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has received two symbolic endorsements Wednesday ahead of a tight election on Oct. 30

Reuters

Brazil election: Lula has 51% of voter support versus 43% for Bolsonaro, poll finds

Brazil's leftist presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva maintains a clear lead over right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, a poll showed on Wednesday, as the candidates scrambled to win over voters ahead of an Oct. 30 runoff.

Reuters

Trailblazing Brazilian trans lawmakers face more conservative Congress

Erika Hilton, a 29-year-old Sao Paulo city council member, just made history as one of the first two transgender lawmakers elected this week to Brazil's Congress.

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Daily Mirror

Coldplay forced to cancel eight gigs as Chris Martin is struck with horror lung infection

Multi award-winning British band Coldplay have been forced to postpone eight of their upcoming Brazil shows amid frontman Chris Martin's serious lung infection

The Conversation

Bolsonaro's first-round election bounce back reminds us why populist leaders are so popular

The sitting Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro secured an unexpected 43% vote in the recent first round of the presidential election, close behind his opponent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (48%).

Daily Mirror

Who is Danilo? £31m Brazil prodigy on Arsenal's radar amid January transfer uncertainty

The Gunners missed out on signing the youngster in the summer transfer window but could return for a second time in January as they seek further depth to their current midfield options

Manchester Evening News

Why Erik ten Hag is picking Scott McTominay ahead of Casemiro for Manchester United

Man Utd spent £60million on Casemiro but the Brazilian is yet to start a Premier League game and is finding it difficult to displace Scott McTominay.

Evening Standard

Chris Martin: Serious lung infection sees Coldplay postpone eight shows in Brazil

The Music of the Spheres tour is set to go into 2023 with further dates in the UK to come

Los Angeles Times

Chris Martin’s ‘serious lung infection’ prompts Coldplay to postpone Brazil shows

Coldplay postponed its forthcoming shows in Brazil because of singer Chris Martin‘s health issues.

The Hindu

India announce 21-member squad for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

Hosts India have been drawn in Group A alongside U.S.A., Morocco and Brazil for the FIFA U-17 World Cup that begins on October 11

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