Black box shows Brazil plane crashed 1 minute after pilots sensed trouble, local media says
The transcript from cockpit voice recorder shows pilot and copilot noticed a steep loss of altitude about one minute before the crash.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Brazil plane crash victims being identified and flown home
Forensics experts identified the bodies of 35 of the 62 people who were killed in a plane crash so far.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Brazilian artist brings street art to visually impaired
Subtu uses the braille alphabet to reveal the images' shapes, colours and dimensions for the visually impaired to enjoy graffiti art.
Sat Sep 16 2023
Motor-biking dog and owner cruise Brazil's streets to help hungry pups
The two have become social media sensations, chronicling their efforts delivering food to dogs-in-need for over 150,000 followers on TikTok.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Death toll from Brazil landslides rises to 65
Around 2,440 people who lost their homes had to be evacuated due to the risk of new landslides.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Brazil downpours leave at least 50 dead as rescue ship arrives
At least 38 people remain missing, while more than 3,000 have been forced to flee their homes, according to a statement.
Fri Feb 24 2023
Death toll from Brazil downpours rises to 46; more rain forecast
Almost 2,500 people are still displaced or homeless, the Sao Paulo state government said in a statement, adding that rescue work is ongoing.
Wed Feb 22 2023
Death toll from Brazil rains hits 40; Lula calls for safer housing
Authorities said more casualties were still expected to be reported as three dozen people remained missing.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Brazilian Navy says it will sink 'ghost' aircraft carrier at high sea
The Navy said the ship is taking on water and is at risk of sinking, so it has not been allowed to dock at Brazilian ports.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Pele's hearse greeted by fireworks ahead of 24-hour wake
Football fans took to the streets of Sao Paulo with fireworks and flags as the hearse carrying Brazil legend Pele's body made its way to the sight of the 24-hour public wake that begins on Monday.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Pele dies: Sao Paulo hospital confirms multiple organ failure as cause of death
Pele's cause of death has been confirmed as multiple organ failure as a result of the progression of his colon cancer.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Pele 'still in the fight', says daughter
The eldest daughter of Brazilian football legend Pele said her father "was still in the fight" as he battles advancing cancer in a Sao Paulo hospital.
Sun Dec 25 2022
Pele to spend Christmas in hospital after cancer advances
The three-time World Cup winner has spent the past three weeks in the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in Sao Paulo.
Wed Dec 21 2022
Pele's health improving but no forecast for hospital discharge, doctors say
Pele continues to show improvement, in particular the respiratory infection and is conscious with stable vital signs, a medical staff said.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Pele's family dismiss reports he is close to death
Pele's family has again dismissed speculation that the Brazilian football icon was close to death in a Sao Paulo hospital.
Mon Dec 05 2022
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin
South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke
The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024