BHP trying to avoid responsibility over Brazilian dam collapse, UK court told
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the 2015 collapse of the Mariana dam in southeastern Brazil.
Mon Oct 21 2024
BHP faces $47 billion UK lawsuit over Brazilian dam collapse
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments, and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the collapse of the dam.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Robinho arrested in Brazil to serve rape sentence
Robinho and five other Brazilians was found guilty of gang raping an Albanian woman after getting her drunk in a nightclub.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Yellow the new black as World Cup fashion sweeps Brazil
Some Brazilians have eschewed yellow and green in recent years, which were associated with outgoing President Bolsonaro.
Sun Dec 04 2022
World Cup gatherings may fuel Brazil's latest COVID wave, experts warn
On World Cup game days, many Brazilians get time off work to watch the games, rooting for the national team seeking its sixth world title.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Brazilians take to streets again to demand Bolsonaro's impeachment
Bolsonaro's popularity has fallen in recent weeks amid corruption scandals against the backdrop of the pandemic.
Sun Jul 25 2021
Brazil passes half a million COVID-19 deaths, experts warn of worse ahead
Only 11 pct of Brazilians have been fully vaccinated so far.
Tue Jun 22 2021
Brazilians bang pots in protest as another 2,500 die of COVID-19
On Wednesday alone, almost 100,000 Brazilians came down with the coronavirus and 2,507 died, according to government data.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Rio tops off rocky yet rousing Games with tropical tribute
Two late gold medals for the host country in its two favourite sports, men's football and volleyball, helped smooth some of the rough edges around the Games for Brazilians.
Mon Aug 22 2016
Two suspects held in possible Rio Olympics plot - police
Police had arrested 12 people before Thursday's operation, all suspected of collaboration with Islamic State militants.
Fri Aug 12 2016
What's up, no WhatsApp? Brazilians peeved after service suspended
Millions of Brazilians woke up shocked and cranky Thursday after the popular WhatsApp smartphone messaging application was shut down for two days on a judge's order.
Thu Dec 17 2015
Why Brazilians are really going to miss retiring supermodel Gisele
Wholesome yet sexy Gisele Bundchen is Brazil as the country would like to be seen. And Brazilians celebrate her international successes.
Tue Apr 28 2015
Olympics: 1.2 million Rio Games tickets sold
Brazilians have solicited some 1.2 million tickets for next year's Rio Olympics a week after tickets went on sale, organizers said Tuesday.
Wed Apr 08 2015
Argentine fans face Brazil-Germany alliance in final
Still smarting over their team's humiliating World Cup elimination, many Brazilians were backing Ger.over their South American neighbors and football arch-rivals in the game at the iconic Maracana.
Sun Jul 13 2014
Why many Brazilians are rooting against Argentina
Away from the stadium, the two South American heavyweights are mostly friendly, with close economic and cultural ties.
Sat Jul 12 2014
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024