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Brazil still has tools to meet sustainability plan, says minister, amid legal changes

Brazil's Institutional Relations Minister Alexandre Padilha said on Friday the government still has the instruments to maintain its sustainability agenda, even as Congress moves to weaken key ministries' environmental powers.

Reuters

Brazil says UN confirmed Amazonian city of Belem as COP30 host

Brazil's government said on Friday the United Nations has confirmed the Amazonian city of Belem as the host of the COP30 climate change summit in November 2025.

Reuters

Brazil's Lula says spoke to Putin on war, declined economic forum invitation

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday he had a phone call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and reaffirmed his willingness to establish peace talks with both sides of the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

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Brazil's Lula summons ministers as Congress seeks to dilute environmental powers

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday summoned his environmental and indigenous affairs ministers for emergency talks after a congressional committee passed a bill gutting the ministries' environmental oversight powers.

Reuters

Lula's diplomatic dance is nothing new for Brazil or its leader -- what has changed is the world around him

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is a man currently very much in demand in international circles.

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Brazil's lower house approves new fiscal rules bill, sends to Senate

Brazil's lower house on Wednesday approved a new fiscal framework bill, a major victory for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's administration as it tries to balance public accounts while taming explosive debt growth.

Reuters

Brazil's Petrobras to appeal decision blocking drilling at Amazon mouth

Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras said on Wednesday it will file this week an appeal against environmental agency Ibama's decision of blocking it from drilling a well at the mouth of the Amazon river.

Reuters

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Brazilian dilemma: endangered macaw vs wind farm

CANUDOS, Brazil: A wind farm in northeastern Brazil sounds like a welcome climate-friendly energy solution, but it is causing controversy over another kind of environmental worry: the impact on the endangered Lear's macaw.

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Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr accuses Spain’s La Liga of racism

Brazilian forward calls La Liga and Spain racist after slurs yelled from stands during away match at Valencia.

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Spain has 'problem' with racism, says football federation chief after Vinicius abuse scandal

Spanish prosecutors on Monday opened an investigation over racist chants aimed at Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior during a weekend match, according to a judicial source. The probe came as the head of Spain's football federation admitted that the country has a "problem" with racism.

France 24

Ukraine denies Russian accusations of attacking border region of Belgorod

Russian forces targeted the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro overnight with missiles and attack drones, wounding at least eight people, Ukraine's army said on Monday. Kyiv has denied involvement in an attack in the Russian border region of Belgorod that Moscow blamed on Ukrainian "sabotage". Read our live blog for…

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Monday briefing: What it will take to reverse the damage done to the rainforest by Jair Bolsonaro

In today’s newsletter: A key campaign promise of the Brazilian president was to reverse the rapid destruction of the rainforest under Jair Bolsonaro, but his commitment is yet to be tested

The Guardian - UK

Bakhmut at ‘epicentre’ of combat, Kyiv says; Putin aware of claim ‘saboteurs’ attempted to enter Belgorod – as it happened

Kyiv says Russia carrying out airstrikes on Bakhmut; Russian state-owned media says Putin informed of claim Ukrainian forces attempted to infiltrate Belgorod region

The Guardian - AU

Brazil's Lula says meeting fell through because Ukraine's Zelenskiy was late

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Monday a meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Japan fell through because Zelenskiy was late.

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G-7 struggles to win over swing nations courted by China, Russia

Heading into the G-7 summit, the U.S. and its allies knew they needed to do more to win over global swing nations also courted by China and Russia. The weekend meeting in Japan showed they face a long road ahead.

Reuters

Zelenskiy plays down not meeting Brazil's Lula at G7 summit, blames scheduling

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy played down the fact he did not meet Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Japan on Sunday and said it was likely because of scheduling.

Reuters

At G7, Zelenskiy says Bakhmut destruction has echoes of Hiroshima

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday drew a parallel between the destruction of Bakhmut and the horror of Hiroshima, evoking the symbolism of mass destruction as he wrapped up a surprise appearance at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Japan.

Tribune News Service

Zelenskyy’s surprise G-7 stop unnerves critical Brazilian leader

The unannounced attendance of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G-7 summit has unnerved the Brazilian delegation, which now feels pressure to accept an invitation for a face-to-face meeting with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, according to Brazilian officials.

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Zelenskyy meets with India’s Modi on sidelines of G-7 summit

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit, as the Ukrainian president uses his visit to Japan to speak with leaders of countries who have taken a more neutral stance over Russia’s invasion.

Reuters

White House: Biden to discuss Ukraine with Brazil's Lula, India's Modi

U.S. President Joe Biden aims to speak this weekend with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about Ukraine and the "sacrosanct" issue of sovereignty and territorial integrity, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Saturday.

Tribune News Service

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy treks to G-7 to see the other invited guests

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lands in Japan on Saturday afternoon with a key objective: to speak in person with leaders from countries like Brazil and India who have taken a more neutral stance over Russia’s invasion.

Reuters

Lula's coalition roiled by decision to block Petrobras' Amazon project

A decision by Brazil's environmental regulator to block state-owned oil company Petrobras' Amazon oil project has exposed tensions in President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's coalition between green advocates and those prioritizing economic development.

Reuters

Analysis-Jet-setting Lula risks losing focus on Brazil issues, allies say

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's focus on foreign policy and a relentless schedule of trips abroad risks distracting him from tackling thorny domestic issues, two senior allies of the leftist president told Reuters.

Reuters

Brazil's government eyes tax tweaks to boost revenue -sources

Brazil's Finance Ministry is preparing a new set of initiatives to increase tax revenue, including a review of deductions and exemptions for income tax on individuals, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Reuters

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon falls 68% in April, first major drop under Lula

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest fell 68% in April from the previous year, preliminary government data showed on Friday, a positive reading for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as it represents the first major drop under his watch.

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