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Banking scandal rocks Brazil’s politics and the country’s presidential election in October

On the night of November 17 2025, Brazilian federal agents pulled banker Daniel Vorcaro off the tarmac at Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos airport as he prepared to board a private jet. He was initially detained as a flight risk and arrested a few months later on multiple charges of bank fraud,…

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Every circuit to have hosted a WEC round since 2012

From Le Mans to Qatar, here is a look all the circuits that have hosted a round of the WEC

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Brazil's Lula, 80, says 'in great shape' as he launches fourth term bid

SAO PAULO - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, said Sunday he was "in great shape" as he launched his candidacy for October elections, with pressure from US President Donald Trump's administration looming over the campaign.

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Milei Endorses Flávio Bolsonaro in São Paulo — Then Brazil Recalls Its Ambassador

Milei launched Flávio Bolsonaro's Brazilian campaign with insults toward Lula and a top judge — triggering an unprecedented ambassador recall.

Latin Times

Crisis-hit Flavio Bolsonaro launches presidential candidacy in Brazil

SAO PAULO - Battered by a string of political crises, Flavio Bolsonaro on Saturday prepared to formally launch his candidacy for Brazil's October presidential election, seeking to follow in the footsteps of his father, Jair Bolsonaro.

Bangkok Post

Brazil probe shows severe icing contributed to 2024 plane crash that killed 62

Brazilian air force investigators published on Thursday their findings about the 2024 Voepass airplane accident that killed 62 people after it spiraled into a crash outside metropolis Sao Paulo

The Independent UK

Fires in Brazil's Amazon dropped to historic low in 2025

SAO PAULO - Forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon fell to a historic low in 2025 after peaking the previous year, according to a report published Tuesday.

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Brazil: Sao Paulo's AI surveillance system accused of racial profiling

Under the guise of fighting crime, Sao Paulo has rolled out the world's largest facial recognition system operated by a city. India, China, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom have introduced similar technologies under vague legal frameworks. But no city has embraced surveillance on the same scale as Sao Paulo,…

France 24

Brazil detains Spanish citizen in the latest detention of a foreigner for racism

Brazil’s federal police have detained a Spanish citizen at Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos airport for racism

The Independent UK

Brazil's Lula starts radiotherapy after removal of skin lesion

SAO PAULO - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday began a course of preventive radiotherapy after a cancerous skin lesion was removed from his scalp last month, a hospital statement said.

Bangkok Post

Otmar Szafnauer reveals failed Kimi Raikkonen bid involving "Angry Birds" founders

Otmar Szafnauer has revealed how his failed push to sign Kimi Raikkonen for Force India involved a Red Bull party, a Sao Paulo hotel meeting and the founders of 'Angry Birds'

Motorsport

Jorginho clarifies Chappell Roan security guard incident after 'new information'

Brazilian professional footballer Jorginho says Chappell Roan has been "understanding and sympathetic" to his stepdaughter following a "misunderstanding" at a hotel Sao Paulo, Brazil, and he insists the "matter is now closed".

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Former Chelsea star retires from football after heart condition diagnosis

Attacking midfielder arrived at Stamford Bridge as a wonderkid

Evening Standard

Watch: Engine fire forces US-bound Delta flight to make emergency landing in Brazil, passengers panic mid-air

Panic gripped passengers onboard a Delta Air Lines flight after an engine malfunction triggered visible flames shortly after take-off from Sao Paulo.

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Amid Jorginho–Chappell Roan Drama, Pop Star's Past Scandals Resurface — Including 'Forgetting Her Morals' Backlash

Singer Catherine Harding accuses a security guard of berating her and her daughter in a Sao Paulo hotel, leading to a public controversy with Chappell Roan.

Motorsport

Mahindra is a Formula E frontrunner again, but will it end its five-year victory drought?

The recovery plan instigated by Frederic Bertrand is finally bearing fruit, with Mahindra re-establishing itself as a consistent frontrunner. Now, can it take the next step and score its first Formula E win since 2021?

The Independent UK

Public transport: cities must do better at catering for visitors as well as locals

The Man Who Pays His Way: Other people’s mass transit should be organised better for tourists

Autosport

What is the best F1 circuit to visit? Our writers have their say

What are Formula 1's best circuits and races to visit and work at? Our writers have their say.

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Our F1 writers rank their favourite F1 circuits

What are Formula 1's best circuits and races to visit and work at? Our writers have their say.

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Dan Ticktum launches rant at stewarding after Mexico Formula E retirement

The Kiro driver has retired from the opening two races of the 2025/26 Formula E season after being collided into at each event

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'I was joining Barcelona, then Betis came in – only later did I realise it was a world-record fee' Cult Brazilian forward Denilson tells his remarkable story, via relegation in Seville, World Cup glory with Brazil and a car park snub at Bolton…

Denilson’s skill made him a hit with fans, earning him a £21.5m transfer to La Liga, but it didn't work out as planned

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‘My match bonus was 10 times my salary. I gave the money to my dad. Those bonuses were more than he earned in a whole month’ World's most expensive player Denilson tells extraordinary rags-to-riches tale

Once the world's most expensive player, ex-Sao Paulo, Real Betis and Brazil star Denilson came from incredibly humble beginnings

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‘Moving into Sao Paulo club accommodation at 12 meant one less mouth for my parents to feed. I’ll always be grateful’ Denilson opens up on his humble beginnings

Denilson’s rags-to-riches story saw him rise from the dusty pitches of Diadema to becoming the world’s most expensive player

The Independent UK

Sao Paulo blackout leaves 1.4M without power, hundreds of flights canceled

More than 1.4 million of Sao Paulo residents had no electricity on Thursday after strong winds caused several trees to collapse onto the metropolis’ grid the day before

The Independent UK

Suspects haul stolen Matisse artworks through Sao Paulo

CCTV footage shows the moment suspected thieves hauled stolen Matisse artworks through the streets of Sao Paulo.

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