Soccer - Neymar undergoes successful knee surgery
The 31-year-old was forced off during Brazil's World Cup qualifier two weeks ago before an MRI scan confirmed the extent of his injuries.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Ronaldinho tests positive for COVID-19
The ex-Paris St Germain player was in Belo Horizonte, where he played for local side Atletico Mineiro, when he got his diagnosis.
Mon Oct 26 2020
Brazil 'riot' photos on Twitter happened one year ago
As the semi-final match between Brazil and Germany came to a close on Tuesday at Belo Horizonte, social media websites were suddenly flooded by riot pictures.
Wed Jul 09 2014
World Cup: Klose claims record as Germany maul Brazil
Germany striker Miroslav Klose became the World Cup's all-time record scorer with his 16th goal during their semi-final against Brazil.
Wed Jul 09 2014
Overpass collapse killing two in Brazil World Cup city
Images showed the front of a yellow bus crushed under a large stretch of the fallen highway.
Thu Jul 03 2014
World Cup: Brazil nervous, Uruguay without Suarez as knockout stage begins
The Brazil-Chile game in Belo Horizonte at 12am Malaysian time and Colombia-Uruguay in Rio de Janeiro at 4am Malaysian time.
Sat Jun 28 2014
Football: Paulinho edges semi-final slog for Brazil
A towering Paulinho header saw Brazil edge Uruguay 2-1 on Wednesday in an ill-tempered Confederations Cup semi-final in Belo Horizonte.
Wed Jun 26 2013
Brazil to host Chile in Confed Cup warm-up
Five-time world champions Brazil will host Chile on April 24 at Belo Horizonte in a warm-up friendly for the Confederations Cup.
Tue Feb 19 2013
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025