Brazil
Brazilian President Lula holds small lead over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of election - poll
In a first-round scenario, Lula leads with 40% of the vote, followed by Bolsonaro (36%), Augusto Cury (5%), Ronaldo Caiado (4%) and Renan Santos (3%).
World leaders put Israel at center of UN General Assembly as criticism mounts
At least 23 dead after bus-truck head-on collision in Brazil's Parana
Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties with Argentina after Milei insults President Lula
Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu
Bolsonaro pledged tax cuts and a tougher stance on crime, and stressed his commitment to carrying forward his father's political legacy.
Saka's hat trick pushes England over France in 10-goal thriller to secure third place at World Cup
France star Kylian Mbappe scored twice to raise his total to 10 goals in this World Cup and 22 in just 22 matches in his World Cup career.
Police search fmr. Brazilian president Bolsonaro house after suspecting weapons, ammunition inside
Agents of the Brazilian Federal Police were ordered to search for weapons and ammunition stored at the house, where Bolsonaro is serving house arrest.
Good thing it's over: Cristiano Ronaldo’s cult of personality became unbearable - opinion
"In today’s media climate, the individualists with the most Instagram likes are celebrated, while players who know how to connect with their teammates are left to the soccer nerds."
Humanoid robot Atlas delivers match ball during Brazil v Norway FIFA World Cup game
The robot, presented by tournament sponsor Hyundai Motor, has previously danced and engaged in parkour.
Lawmakers from 12 Latin American countries back Isaac Accords, Jerusalem embassy move
According to organizers, participating countries included Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Honduras, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Panama.
Chile, Colombia, Peru go conservative: What’s next for Latin America? - analysis
As Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru move right, analysts say voters are punishing insecurity and failed governments, while Brazil remains the region’s decisive test.
Lilian Gandelman: How the ‘girl from Ipanema’ became the woman from Tel Aviv
The lawyer from Brazil, who also navigates life in Israel as an amputee, is on a personal mission to educate and change attitudes – one Israeli at a time.
Five Jewish couples marry in Brazil in front of 900 young Jews from former Soviet Union
The five couples were Ruslan and Esther (Anastasia), Eliezer (Evgeny) and Elena, Asher (Stanislav) and Malka (Alexandra), Meir (Mark) and Polina, and Netanel (Bogdan) and Michal (Veronica).
São Paulo creates Brazil-Israel Parliamentary Front, forming strategic alliance
The city was the second in Brazil to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism in March 2024, following Rio de Janeiro.
