Brazil flooding will take weeks to subside, experts warn
The floods have devastated dozens of towns inland from Porto Alegre, where the downtown area remains under water.
Thu May 16 2024
Soccer - Brazil fan leaves everything to Neymar in will
The anonymous fan said he identified with Neymar Jr, which led him to officially name the Brazil striker in his will.
Wed Jun 28 2023
No lingering for a selfie in Portofino, say authorities
In order to improve the flow of tourist traffic, the municipality wants to prevent people from lingering in the densest areas.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Brazil farmers bet on environmentally friendly cotton
Brazil is now the world's second-biggest cotton supplier, after the United States and the biggest producer of sustainable cotton.
Sat Aug 20 2022
Violence erupts in Brazil after Black man beaten to death at Carrefour store
The killing which has sparked protests across Brazil, occurred when a store employee called security after the man threatened to attack her.
Sat Nov 21 2020
COVID-19: Cristiano Ronaldo donates money for ICU in Porto
Portuguese international footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and businessman Jorge Mendes will make donations to turn a wing of the Santo Antonio Hospital in Porto into intensive care units (ICU)
Tue Mar 24 2020
Football: Schuerrle frustrates Madrid as Leicester win again
Premier League champions Leicester made it two wins from two in their debut Champions League campaign as Islam Slimani's first-half goal secured a 1-0 win against FC Porto.
Wed Sep 28 2016
Ecuador quake toll at 272, 'certain to rise'
The biggest earthquake in Ecuador in decades has killed 272 people -- but that toll will 'certainly' rise even further.
Mon Apr 18 2016
Only Mourinho can take United back to the top - Deco
Deco has backed his former Porto and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho for the top job at Manchester United.
Thu Feb 25 2016
Spanish couple convicted of murdering adopted Chinese daughter
A Spanish court on Friday convicted a couple of drugging and suffocating their 12-year-old adopted Chinese daughter, in a case that has drawn the attention of Beijing.
Sat Oct 31 2015
Casillas makes Porto debut in routine win
Porto secured a routine 3-0 win over Vitoria Guimaraes in their Primeira Liga opener on Saturday, with Iker Casillas making his debut.
Sun Aug 16 2015
Casillas makes Porto debut in straightforward win
After ending a 25-year stay at Real Madrid, Iker Casillas put on another club jersey for the first time on Saturday, making his Porto debut.
Sun Jul 19 2015
Moutinho goal gives Porto slender advantage
Joao Moutinho's second-half goal was enough to give Porto a 1-0 win over Malaga in a cagey first-leg at the Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday.
Wed Feb 20 2013
Bayern cruise, Porto gain slight advantage
Bayern Munich deepened the sense of crisis at Arsenal on Tuesday and took a huge step towards the Champions League quarter-finals with a comprehensive 3-1 away win
Tue Feb 19 2013
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024