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Brazil's attorney general asks top court to drop case against Bolsonaro

Brazilian Attorney General Augusto Aras asked the Supreme Court to shelve an investigation into President Jair Bolsonaro, who was accused of disclosing sensitive information regarding a probe into the alleged hacking of the Superior Electoral Court's computer networks last year.

Reuters

Sirens Alert More Rain in Brazilian City Where 117 Have Died in Flooding

Ahead of more heavy rain, residents of several neighborhoods in the devastated Brazilian city of Petropolis were called to evacuate Thursday, just two days after flash floods and landslides killed 117 people. Sirens warned neighborhoods in the hillside tourist town to leave, with residents still shocked from the rivers of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Arsenal's worrying transfer trend continues as Man City close on teenage Brazil star

Manchester City are edging towards the signing of Atletico Mineiro star Savio despite interest from Arsenal as the Gunners face missing out on another transfer target

Daily Mirror

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U.S. denounces Bolsonaro's 'solidarity' with Russia as Ukraine crisis brews

The United States on Thursday criticized Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's declaration of "solidarity" with Russia during a visit there this week as it amassed troops near Ukraine's borders, raising fears it is planning to invade.

Reuters

Liverpool owners FSG may have new £587m target in their sights

Liverpool owners FSG are reportedly keen on the Brazilian market for future investment and it could potentially benefit the Reds too

Liverpool Echo

Manchester City close to sealing deal for teenage Brazilian winger Sávio

Manchester City are close to signing the 17-year-old Sávio from Atlético Mineiro for an initial £5.5m, ahead of Arsenal and the Red Bull group

The Guardian - UK

Brazil's Lula says he would strengthen, rather than privatize, key state enterprises

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Thursday he would seek to strengthen state-owned companies such as power company Eletrobras and postal service Correios if elected, potentially complicating current plans to privatize the enterprises.

Reuters

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Mudslides and floods kill at least 117 in Brazil's Petropolis

The death toll from mudslides and floods in Brazil's colonial-era city of Petropolis rose to 117 on Thursday and was expected to increase further as the region reels from the heaviest rains in almost a century.

Reuters

Hungary: Bolsonaro and Orban stress shared migration views

The populist leaders of Brazil and Hungary emphasized their shared conservative approach to issues like migration, Christianity and family values during a visit to Hungary’s capital on Thursday by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro

The Independent UK

Surfer Maya Gabeira has book deal with children's publisher

One of the world’s greatest big-wave surfers, Brazil’s Maya Gabeira, has embarked on a kid-friendly adventure

The Independent UK

Brazil's Bolsonaro says Ukraine-Russia war "in no one's interest"

A war between Ukraine and Russia is "in no one's interest," Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday in Budapest, arriving from Moscow where he held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week.

Reuters

Death toll rises to 104 from devastating Brazil mudslides

The rains were the worst Petropolis has received since 1932

The Independent UK

Adriano at 40: Fights in Brazil, Inter Milan glory days and heartbreaking decline

As former Inter Milan striker Adriano turns 40, Mirror Football looks back at the career of the Brazilian sensation and star of football video games with a rocket of a left foot

Daily Mirror

Petrópolis: Almost 100 people killed in deadly landslides in Brazilian city

A month’s worth of rain fell in Petrópolis in just three hours

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Rescuers Scour for Survivors after Brazil Floods, Landslides Kill 94

Rescue workers raced against the clock Wednesday searching for any remaining survivors among mud and wreckage after devastating flash floods and landslides hit the picturesque Brazilian city of Petropolis, killing at least 94 people. Streets were turned into torrential rivers and houses swept away Tuesday when heavy storms dumped a…

Daily Mirror

Adriano's six best tales including drinking binges, £13k party and Jose Mourinho rows

On his 40th birthday, Mirror Football takes a look at the six craziest stories from the colourful life and career of Brazilian striker Adriano, who briefly made waves at Inter Milan

The Independent UK

Brazil mudslides kill at least 94, with dozens still missing

Rio de Janeiro state’s government has confirmed that at least 94 people died in landslides that ravaged the city of Petropolis, but it is still unclear how many bodies remain trapped in the mud

Chicago Tribune

‘I’m so irresponsible. Yesterday it felt amazing’: Illinois woman from Brazil arrested in US Capitol breach

CHICAGO — A west suburban woman was arrested Wednesday on federal charges alleging she illegally entered the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot more than a year ago, then texted with a friend the next day who told her, “Don’t be sad. Be prepared. We are all f-----.”

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Death toll in historic Brazilian mountain town tops 100 after torrential rains, mudslides

At least 104 people have died in the historic Brazilian mountain town of Petropolis, local government officials said on Thursday, after heavy rains caused mudslides that buried homes, flooded the streets and washed away cars and buses.

Reuters

Lula's lead over Bolsonaro narrows ahead of Brazil's October election -poll

Leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's lead has narrowed to 9 points from 14 in one month, but he would still win a second-round runoff soundly if Brazil's election were held today, according to a new poll published on Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Brazil Mudslides from Torrential Rains Kill at Least 58

The death toll from devastating mudslides and floods that swept through a mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro state has reached 58, local authorities said Wednesday. The city of Petropolis was slammed by a deluge on Tuesday, and Mayor Rubens Bomtempo said the number of dead could rise as searchers…

The Independent UK

Putin hosts leader of Brazil for talks amid Ukraine crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted his Brazilian counterpart Jair Bolsonaro for talks in Moscow and hailed ties between the two countries, which he described as “friendship and mutual understanding.”

Reuters

Bolsonaro says Brazil keen on Russian nuclear reactors, no mention of Ukraine

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said during a visit to Moscow that his country is interested in small nuclear reactors that are made by Russia's state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom.

The Independent UK

Brazil mudslides from torrential rains kill at least 34

The death toll from mudslides and floods that swept through a mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro state has reached 34, according to a statement from local authorities

Reuters

Heavy rains, flooding kill dozens in Brazil's 'Imperial City'

At least 94 people died in the historic Brazilian mountain town of Petropolis, local government officials said on Wednesday, after heavy rains caused mudslides that buried homes, flooded the streets and washed away cars and buses.

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