Brazil
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Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?
The Latin American country will vote for its next president, as Lula da Silva and Bolsonaro clash over sovereignty, security and ties with Washington.
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Brazil’s neck-and-neck election offers test for growing pro-Trump Latin American bloc
Sunday’s poll pits the leftist incumbent Lula against the son of a former far-right president convicted of staging a coup
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US and Australia suspend consular services in Brazil ahead of election citing security concerns
U.S. consular services and the Australian embassy have closed in Brazil due to security concerns
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US suspends consular services in Brazil over security concerns
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and rival Flavio Bolsonaro are pulling no punches in a last-ditch effort to win voters ahead of Sunday's election in Brazil, where the US and Australia suspended consular services Friday over security concerns.
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Brazil’s Lula says only he can stop rise of fascism under Bolsonaro’s son
President leads huge rally in Rio before election on Sunday seen as most important for decades
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Police take down dangerous KillSec ransomware gang — and find out it's being run by a teenager
Some people have been arrested, but not the leader, apparently
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Full list: Destinations you can fly to from Newcastle Airport and how to get there
Newcastle Airport guide: find transport links, parking and drop-off charges, airlines, destinations, shops and dining, and more.
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Brazil probes alleged US plan to fund far-right causes in the country
The investigation comes as both Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro prepare to contest each other for what is being described as a consequential election in Brazil, that could shape the developing economy’s forecast and future for decades to come.
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The Bolsonaros…they’re back! Brazil heads to the polls – podcast
Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips reports on this Sunday’s historic presidential elections in Brazil, as the son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro hopes to take power
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‘No one disrespects Our Lady’: fears for Brazil’s patron saint grip country ahead of election
Speculation that Flávio Bolsonaro will try to strip Our Lady of Aparecida of position could become deciding factor in run-up to Sunday
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Trump doesn’t rule out sending ICE to polling sites; US supreme court to review policy to detain immigrants challenging deportation – live
Justices will consider whether immigrants have a right to a hearing to determine if they should remain detained while challenging their possible deportation
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From Edinburgh to Easter Island: How my stolen Ian Wright Celtic top went round the world
Kevin Hill's much-loved Celtic top was lost years ago but that was just the start of an international mystery.
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Spain and China are cosying up - to the anger of many in the EU
Amid global tumult, the two countries alliance is not the only unlikely pairing.
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Crypto thieves attacked man in home and threatened to kill pregnant wife's baby in 'horrific' robbery
The man was beaten with hammers until he transferred hundreds of thousands of pounds of cryptocurrency.
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Hurricane Polo brushed Mexico's coast and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
People evacuated as Hurricane Polo approached Mexico’s Baja California Sur state, Brazil prepared for a general election, and flowers bloomed across Chile’s Atacama Desert. This photo gallery was curated by AP photojournalist Ramón Espinosa in Havana.
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Brazil attorney general says meddling ‘cannot be tolerated’ after Trump funding plans revealed
Jorge Messias calls Guardian report ‘an important alert for Brazilian sovereignty’ as nation prepares to go to polls
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Supreme Court to review Trump policy denying bond hearings to detained immigrants
The federal government has indefinitely detained thousands of immigrants facing deportation proceedings
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Opera just gave its Android browser something Chrome desperately needs
Forget expensive roaming charges because Opera's Android browser now gets your entire phone online after landing abroad
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Brazil congressional candidate channels Donald Trump to draw votes
Trump is not the only U.S. politician with admirers in Brazil’s congressional race
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Trump administration diverts human rights funds to push far-right agenda abroad
Support for white Afrikaners, anti-communism and others reveals how US redefining what qualifies as human rights
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US judge clears path for Palestinian-born mosque leader’s deportation
Sarsour Salah said being sent back to the West Bank ‘means the end of my life’
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Countries with more indoor cats are happier, but there’s a catch
Researchers suspect link between cats and happiness is tied to economic factors
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Baltimore-Dallas thriller in Brazil averages 29.9 million viewers on CBS, a record for NFL abroad
Baltimore's 34-31 win over Dallas in Rio de Janeiro has become the most-watched NFL international game ever
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New coach, new players, but same old failings hamper Scotland
Self-inflicted wounds cost Scotland on Sebastien Pocognoli's Hampden debut, writes Tom English.
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Russia is preparing for a possible restriction that Google has not announced
Moscow prepares for a possible Android squeeze as Google gets ready to verify developers behind applications outside its stores
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How to watch NHL 2026/27 for FREE: Live Streams & TV Channels
Can the Hurricanes storm to a second straight Stanley Cup?
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Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly miss out on latest Lionesses squad
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone misses out on selection for England's Women's World Cup qualifying matches this month.
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Brazil's Lula promotes popular betting ban within days of tight election
Brazil has one of the world’s biggest online betting markets, which made more than $4 billion in revenues in 2025, according to an institute that represents most of the platforms operating in the South American nation
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Our food system is vulnerable to El Niño, warns UK climate minister
Extreme weather could damage harvests worldwide, but the answer is more local food production, not stockpiling, Katie White said in an interview with New Scientist
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What Trump's potential US diesel export ban could mean for you
The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.
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Housebuilders star on buyer support scheme but weak miners limit progress
The FTSE 100 index ended down 10.37 points, or 0.1%, at 10,684.88.
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Flutter and Entain warn over hit from Brazilian gambling ban
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed an order on Friday to ban ‘all sports betting and online casinos’.
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Bananas that don’t go brown could hit UK supermarkets after scientific breakthrough
Company hopes gene-editing technique will reduce food waste
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Entain reveals impact from Brazil online gambling ban
The group has downgraded its full-year online net gaming revenues outlook to between 4% and 6%.
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Circus Mondao returns to Silsden with brand new show
CIRCUS Mondao is returning to Silsden with a brand new show.
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How to watch Ravens vs Cowboys: FREE live streams
All the ways to watch Ravens vs Cowboys for free online, with Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson set to star in the 2026 NFL Week 3 game at the Maracanã.
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Residents find their own way to tackle gangs in Rio after deadly police operation
Many Brazilians say the current approach favoring armed confrontations between police and the groups is inefficient and results in indiscriminate loss of life
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Labour conference live: Burnham says UK ‘needs to draw line’ on Brexit
The prime minister said his vision will leave ‘people able to have hope again’
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Rio residents find their own way to tackle gangs as crime dominates Brazil’s election
Crime is a key issue in Brazil's upcoming Oct. 4 election
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Burnham vows to deliver change despite ‘challenging’ economic outlook
The Labour leader unveiled a new help-to-buy scheme for first-time buyers along with support for disabled young people in the hours before the party’s annual conference