Net tightens on Bolsonaro as police seize passport in coup probe
Police confiscated former President Jair Bolsonaro's passport and accused him of editing a draft decree to overturn election results.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Brazil's Bolsonaro's vaccination records are false, authorities say
Jair Bolsonaro has previously denied having knowledge of or ordering false information to be inserted into his vaccination records.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Bolsonaro stays silent in police probe of undeclared Saudi, Bahrain jewelry gifts
The expensive watches and gold-plated statuettes were only known about when Jair Bolsonaro tried to recover the batch seized by customs.
Fri Sep 01 2023
Bolsonaro lands back in Brazil to lead right-wing opposition
Bolsonaro, who never conceded defeat in last year's election, is expected to lead the opposition to leftist President Lula, his party said.
Thu Mar 30 2023
Brazil investigates undeclared $3 million jewelry gift to Bolsonaro
The diamond necklace, ring, watch and earrings were gifted to Bolsonaro and former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro by the Saudi govt.
Tue Mar 07 2023
Brazil declares emergency over deaths of Yanomami children from malnutrition
Lula said the aim of the declaration was to restore health services to the Yanomami people that had been dismantled by Jair Bolsonaro.
Mon Jan 23 2023
Bolsonaro in Florida hospital; 1,000 supporters detained after Brasilia riots
The mobs rampaged through Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential offices, smashing windows, furniture and artwork.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Facebook, YouTube remove content backing Brazil attack
Social media companies remove content supporting or praising the ransacking of Brazil govt buildings by anti-democratic demonstrators.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Bolsonaro's Florida stay puts ball in Biden's court after Brasilia riots
Joe Biden is now facing mounting pressure to remove Bolsonaro from his self-imposed exile in suburban Orlando.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Brazil investigates who led anti-democratic riots in capital
The also Supreme Court ordered social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and TikTok to block coup-mongering propaganda.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Bolsonaro supporters invade Brazil presidential palace, Congress, Supreme Court
The capital invaders left a trail of destruction, flooding parts of Congress with a sprinkler system and ransacking ceremonial rooms.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Lula takes reins of Brazil, slams Bolsonaro's anti-democratic threats
Lula vows a drastic change of course to rescue a nation plagued with hunger, poverty and racism.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Brazil's Bolsonaro flies to Florida, avoiding Lula handover
Jair Bolsonaro may also face legal risks from remaining in Brazil as his presidential immunity expires when Lula takes office.
Sat Dec 31 2022
Brazil announces 3 days of mourning following Pele's death
Brazil declared three days of mourning Thursday following the death of Pele.
Fri Dec 30 2022
'It hurts my soul': Brazil's Bolsonaro ends post-election silence
Bolsonaro broke his silence for the first time since his election defeat, calls supporters for a military coup to stop Lula taking office.
Sat Dec 10 2022
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024