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Brazil Plans State‑Level Diesel Tax Cut

March 19, 2026

The federal government is looking to reduce the tax that states charge on diesel imports. This move would mean that states lose about 3 billion reais each month, but the central government will pay half of that loss. The idea was first raised during a meeting with state finance leaders and wil

celebrities

Celebrities Share Their Scariest Fan Encounters

March 16, 2026

Celebrities often face intense and sometimes frightening situations with fans. These encounters can range from unsettling to downright dangerous. For instance, Dolly Parton once found a baby left at her gate with a note claiming the child was named Jolene, inspired by her hit song. This bizarre situ

politics

Paraguay’s Political Shift: China’s Quiet Push to Replace Taiwan

March 14, 2026

Paraguay, a small landlocked nation with 6. 4 million people, is at the center of a subtle diplomatic tug‑of‑war between Beijing and Taipei. The country’s long‑standing recognition of Taiwan makes it the only South American state still officially allied with Taipei. A change in stance would signal a

politics

Brazil’s Vote Showed a Tied Finish Between Lula and Bolsonaro

March 7, 2026

A new poll from Datafolha says that if the final election were held right now, Brazil’s president candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro would finish almost level. The survey reports 46% of people would back Lula, while 43% would choose Flavio. A similar split appears if th

sports

Sunderland Joins the ePremier League with Team Liquid’s Gaming Stars

March 3, 2026

Team Liquid, a leading name in global esports, has teamed up with Sunderland AFC to enter the ePremier League. The partnership brings two top EA Sports FC players, Paulo Neto and Gabriel “Young” Freitas, to represent both the esports outfit and the historic football club. They will compete in the le

politics

Justice Delivers a Verdict: Brazil Confronts the Dark Links Between Politics and Crime

February 26, 2026

A five‑judge panel at Brazil’s highest court has, after a tense week of arguments, found five men guilty of killing former councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018. The case, long a flashpoint for political debate, shows how powerful forces can intersect with organized crime. The defenda

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Trial Begins for Those Accused in Rio Councilwoman’s Murder

February 25, 2026

The highest court in Brazil has opened a courtroom session to hear the case of people charged with killing a city councilwoman and her driver in 2018. A panel of five judges will decide on the fates of former congressman Chiquinho Brazão, his brother Domingos who once served on a city watchdog, t

sports

A Fighter’s Fight for the Belt

February 24, 2026

Nassourdine Imavov stands firm in his belief that he deserves a title bout next. He is eager to face Sean Strickland, whom he sees as the biggest obstacle before the championship. After watching Strickland defeat Anthony Hernandez in Houston, Imavov argues that Strickland’s recent win should not gra

politics

Reimagining Brazil’s Social Support System

February 10, 2026

Brazil’s finance chief, Fernando Haddad, is pushing for a fresh approach to how the country spends on social aid. He points to a 2003 reform that collapsed many small programs into the Bolsa Família cash‑transfer scheme, suggesting a similar consolidation now might make sense given current spending

entertainment

Harry Styles Tour Tickets: Fans Fuming Over High Prices

January 27, 2026

Harry Styles is embarking on a world tour, but fans are not happy. The "Together Together Tour" will visit seven cities, including Amsterdam, London, São Paulo, Mexico City, New York, Melbourne, and Sydney. The tour includes a 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden in New York. Tickets for the