https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:52:19 +0100 Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:52:19 +0100 30 https://www.euronews.com/images/logos/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/08/overcrowded-car-plunges-into-lake-in-brazil-killing-ten-including-five-children https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/08/overcrowded-car-plunges-into-lake-in-brazil-killing-ten-including-five-children Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:52:18 +0100 The Rio de Janeiro government confirmed ten dead, including five children. Brazilian media say a baby was among the victims. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/11/04/brazil-santa-claus-school-celebrates-graduation-at-christ-the-redeemer https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/11/04/brazil-santa-claus-school-celebrates-graduation-at-christ-the-redeemer Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:30:13 +0100 Dozens of Santas gathered at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to celebrate their graduation. The 55 new recruits are preparing to spread Christmas cheer across Brazil. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/brazil-claims-it-questioned-argentina-over-bolsonaros-escape-buenos-aires-denies-it https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/brazil-claims-it-questioned-argentina-over-bolsonaros-escape-buenos-aires-denies-it Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:07:10 +0100 According to Argentina's migration authorities, Bolsonaro boarded a private plane in the northeastern city of Puerto Iguazú on Tuesday evening, just 40 minutes after crossing into the country by land. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/bolsonaro-claims-he-is-brazils-true-leader-after-fleeing-to-us https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/bolsonaro-claims-he-is-brazils-true-leader-after-fleeing-to-us Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:09:19 +0100 US President Donald Trump's administration has strong links to Bolsonaro and his father Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest in Brazil after attempting to overturn his own electoral loss to Lula in 2022. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/28/brazil-lula-celebrates-81st-birthday-after-re-election-victory https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/28/brazil-lula-celebrates-81st-birthday-after-re-election-victory Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:30:31 +0100 Brazil's re-elected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrated his 81st birthday on Tuesday, 27 October, with dozens of supporters outside the Alvorada presidential palace in Brasília, just two days after winning a closely contested election. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/brazilian-police-probe-claims-flavio-bolsonaro-fled-to-argentina-after-election-defeat https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/27/brazilian-police-probe-claims-flavio-bolsonaro-fled-to-argentina-after-election-defeat Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:03:31 +0100 A police source told the AFP news agency that Bolsonaro's passports had been "cancelled" and that there was "no formal record" of him leaving the country. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/trump-says-brazil-election-looked-rigged-without-giving-evidence https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/trump-says-brazil-election-looked-rigged-without-giving-evidence Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:37:22 +0100 The Trump administration has hailed a recent wave of right-wing election victories across South America. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/democracy-has-won-europe-celebrates-lulas-surprise-victory-in-brazil https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/democracy-has-won-europe-celebrates-lulas-surprise-victory-in-brazil Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:33:58 +0100 European leaders have greeted Lula's re-election in Brazil. "Democracy and multilateralism have won in Brazil," Ursula von der Leyen said. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/from-metalworker-to-brazils-president-lula-da-silvas-rise https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/from-metalworker-to-brazils-president-lula-da-silvas-rise Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:18:13 +0100 Lula broke with his unfavourable record since 1989, winning the runoff after losing the first round, crowning a career that took him from metalworker to Brazil's presidency. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/26/brazil-thousands-flood-streets-to-celebrate-lulas-election-victory https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/26/brazil-thousands-flood-streets-to-celebrate-lulas-election-victory Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:47:52 +0100 Tears, hugs and dancing filled the streets of Brazil after Lula narrowly defeated Flávio Bolsonaro. Thousands celebrated in Rio and São Paulo as the president secured another four years in office. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/brazils-lula-clinches-election-victory-as-bolsonaro-rejects-results https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/26/brazils-lula-clinches-election-victory-as-bolsonaro-rejects-results Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:10:03 +0100 Lula's triumph bucks a regional trend of victories for right-of-center presidential candidates allied with Trump. It also means Latin America’s largest economy will likely continue defying Trump’s demands, despite the pressure of increased tariffs. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/25/brazil-long-queues-and-river-journeys-mark-decisive-presidential-vote https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/25/brazil-long-queues-and-river-journeys-mark-decisive-presidential-vote Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:49:05 +0100 Brazilians headed to the polls on Sunday to choose between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. From canoe journeys in the Amazon to long queues in Rio and a Lula doll in Brasília, voters turned out for the presidential runoff. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/24/rallies-opinion-polls-and-a-final-debate-brazil-gets-ready-for-sundays-knife-edge-presiden https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/24/rallies-opinion-polls-and-a-final-debate-brazil-gets-ready-for-sundays-knife-edge-presiden Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:54:38 +0200 Lula against Flavio - both candidates in the second-round presidential election in Brazil hold rallies in major cities on the last day of campaigning. With around 20% of the electorate having abstained in the first round, the result is wide open and opinion polls show them neck and neck. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/19/lula-supporters-spell-out-his-name-in-rio-waters-before-brazil-runoff https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/19/lula-supporters-spell-out-his-name-in-rio-waters-before-brazil-runoff Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:52:37 +0200 Brazil’s Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro clash in a tense debate over public spending, corruption and ties to the US, as polls show a tight 51–49 race. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/lula-and-bolsonaro-trade-insults-in-tv-debate-ahead-of-weekend-presidential-runoff https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/19/lula-and-bolsonaro-trade-insults-in-tv-debate-ahead-of-weekend-presidential-runoff Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:21:10 +0200 Corruption is a top concern for many Brazilian voters ahead of the weekend runoff vote but experts say its greatest impact may not be on which candidates voters choose, but on whether they decide to sit out of the election altogether. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/07/unexpected-beach-guest-elephant-seal-draws-crowds-in-rio https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/10/07/unexpected-beach-guest-elephant-seal-draws-crowds-in-rio Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:44:57 +0200 A southern elephant seal surprised Rio’s Copacabana beachgoers, drawing crowds, photos and social media buzz as officials set up barriers to protect it. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/sao-paulo-stock-exchange-surges-after-flavio-bolsonaro-election-result https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/sao-paulo-stock-exchange-surges-after-flavio-bolsonaro-election-result Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:24:59 +0200 The Ibovespa, São Paulo's main stock index, had already closed higher on Friday, but after the first-round election results in Brazil the market opened at a new record. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/bolsonaro-win-could-put-eu-brazil-ties-at-risk-says-former-mep-albuquerque https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/bolsonaro-win-could-put-eu-brazil-ties-at-risk-says-former-mep-albuquerque Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:19:13 +0200 A Bolsonaro victory could push Brazil further from the European Union, according to Portuguese political analyst and former MEP João Albuquerque. He says Lula helped bring the two sides closer on trade, climate and democratic values, including progress on the Mercosur deal. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/europe-today-russia-hits-kyiv-as-merz-visits-bolsonaro-wins-brazils-first-round-election https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/europe-today-russia-hits-kyiv-as-merz-visits-bolsonaro-wins-brazils-first-round-election Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:01:54 +0200 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Ukraine was met with Russian missiles as he pledged €1.3 billion to Kyiv. In Iran, the country's deputy foreign minister says Washington is reviewing Tehran’s proposal to end the war. And in Brazil, Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/brazil-heads-to-a-runoff-presidential-vote-after-bolsonaro-and-lula-fail-to-acquire-outrig https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/brazil-heads-to-a-runoff-presidential-vote-after-bolsonaro-and-lula-fail-to-acquire-outrig Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:08:45 +0200 Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazilian senator, presidential hopeful and son to embattled former leader Jair, says he is “very happy” to have led in the first round and heading into the runoff, with incumbent Lula expressing disappointment over “unexpected” results. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/04/polling-stations-open-in-brazil-for-some-160-million-voters https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/04/polling-stations-open-in-brazil-for-some-160-million-voters Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:32:06 +0200 Nearly 160 million Brazilians were eligible to vote in Sunday's presidential election. Polls close at 17:00 Brasília time. With voting conducted digitally, the first results are expected about three hours later, overnight in Europe https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/03/brazils-lula-and-flavio-bolsonaro-wrap-up-campaigns-on-eve-of-tight-vote https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/03/brazils-lula-and-flavio-bolsonaro-wrap-up-campaigns-on-eve-of-tight-vote Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:30:15 +0200 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro have a final chance on Saturday to sway voters at rallies in crucial São Paulo before a tight election marked by scandals and personal attacks. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/us-suspends-consular-services-in-brazil-as-lula-and-bolsonaro-fight-for-election https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/us-suspends-consular-services-in-brazil-as-lula-and-bolsonaro-fight-for-election Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:40:14 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/brazil-launches-probe-into-alleged-trump-administration-plan-to-fund-far-right-causes-in-t https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/brazil-launches-probe-into-alleged-trump-administration-plan-to-fund-far-right-causes-in-t Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:53:14 +0200 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. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/20/all-the-direct-flight-routes-from-europe-to-central-and-south-america https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/20/all-the-direct-flight-routes-from-europe-to-central-and-south-america Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:00:14 +0200 With tourism numbers up 37% in Brazil and 24% in Guyana, more and more travellers are heading to Central and South America. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/europe-today-eus-economy-chief-dombrovskis-on-euronews-as-911-attacks-mark-25-years https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/11/europe-today-eus-economy-chief-dombrovskis-on-euronews-as-911-attacks-mark-25-years Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:41:56 +0200 Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, we report on how this event changed America and the world. Also on the show: exclusive interviews with the EU's economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis, Norway's FM Espen Barth Eide, and Brazil's Ambassador to the EU Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/07/clowns-take-over-the-streets-of-brazils-historic-mariana https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/09/07/clowns-take-over-the-streets-of-brazils-historic-mariana Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:53:37 +0200 Around 100 clowns and circus fans fill the historic centre of Mariana, Brazil, for an international gathering celebrating circus, music and colour https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/04/no-need-to-audit-our-meat-says-brazils-eu-ambassador-as-trade-dispute-escalates https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/04/no-need-to-audit-our-meat-says-brazils-eu-ambassador-as-trade-dispute-escalates Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:51:23 +0200 Brazil’s EU ambassador, Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva, told Euronews "all options are on the table" after Brasília threatened retaliation over the EU’s ban on Brazilian meat imports due to antibiotic use. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/03/eu-suspension-of-brazilian-meat-comes-into-force-despite-ongoing-talks-with-brasilia https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/03/eu-suspension-of-brazilian-meat-comes-into-force-despite-ongoing-talks-with-brasilia Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:54:43 +0200 Brazil has yet to provide the necessary guarantees to allow an audit of its beef exports’ compliance with EU food safety standards, while inspections of poultry and honey imports are already under way. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/25/brazil-fines-tiktok-owner-over-misuse-of-childrens-and-teenagers-data https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/25/brazil-fines-tiktok-owner-over-misuse-of-childrens-and-teenagers-data Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:52:23 +0200 According to a report by Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD), the social network failed to block under-16s and mishandled personal data. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/18/laura-cardoso-legend-of-brazilian-soap-operas-dies-aged-98 https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/18/laura-cardoso-legend-of-brazilian-soap-operas-dies-aged-98 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:23:28 +0200 Her death was confirmed by relatives via the actress's official Instagram. On TV she shone in telenovelas including "Chocolate com Pimenta", "Caminho das Índias" and "Gabriela". https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/18/brazilian-restaurant-adapts-menus-to-climate-challenges https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/18/brazilian-restaurant-adapts-menus-to-climate-challenges Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:57:55 +0200 One of the first restaurants in Latin America to earn three Michelin stars adapts its menus to seasonal produce, using practical, inventive solutions to cope with the growing climate volatility. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/human-hair-used-as-protective-barrier-in-oceans https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/human-hair-used-as-protective-barrier-in-oceans Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:22:27 +0200 A new environmental initiative is using human hair to help protect the oceans, building barriers from donated locks to shield parts of Brazil's coastline from oil spill pollution. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/brazil-argentina-diplomatic-relations-downgrade-to-charge-daffaires https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/brazil-argentina-diplomatic-relations-downgrade-to-charge-daffaires Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:14:09 +0200 Brasilia has requested the recall of Argentina’s ambassador and reduced diplomatic representation to Charge d'Affaires level as Argentine President Javier Milei called President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a thief. https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/03/lula-da-silva-formally-launches-bid-for-brazils-presidency https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/03/lula-da-silva-formally-launches-bid-for-brazils-presidency Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:48:20 +0200 Brazil's Workers' Party meets to confirm Lula da Silva's October bid. At 80, the leftist veteran faces right-wing liberal Flávio Bolsonaro in another polarised Lula vs Bolsonaro race. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/25/brazils-flavio-bolsonaro-to-challenge-lula-after-winning-party-nomination https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/25/brazils-flavio-bolsonaro-to-challenge-lula-after-winning-party-nomination Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0200 Flávio Bolsonaro received backing from Argentine President Javier Milei and a message of support from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while he seeks further endorsements from allies of US President Donald Trump https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/09/rio-devotees-celebrate-ze-pelintra-day-with-music-dance-and-prayer https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/09/rio-devotees-celebrate-ze-pelintra-day-with-music-dance-and-prayer Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:42:37 +0200 Dozens of devotees gather in Rio de Janeiro's Lapa neighbourhood to celebrate Ze Pelintra Day with prayer, music, dancing and candle offerings. https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/06/norway-and-england-advance-to-world-cup-quarterfinals-as-brazil-and-mexico-head-home https://www.euronews.com/2026/07/06/norway-and-england-advance-to-world-cup-quarterfinals-as-brazil-and-mexico-head-home Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:09:45 +0200 Norway's Erling Haaland scored two goals after the 79th minute, bring his country to a late 2-1 win against Brazil, as Mexico fought back in vain against England as they lost 3-2. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/30/brazil-fans-erupt-after-dramatic-world-cup-win-over-japan https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/30/brazil-fans-erupt-after-dramatic-world-cup-win-over-japan Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:20:05 +0200 Brazil fans celebrate a dramatic 2-1 win over Japan in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Houston after Gabriel Martinelli's late World Cup winner. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/26/japan-fans-flood-shibuya-as-world-cup-draw-with-sweden-sets-up-brazil-clash https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/26/japan-fans-flood-shibuya-as-world-cup-draw-with-sweden-sets-up-brazil-clash Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:45:37 +0200 Japan reach World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden on 26 June, prompting celebrations across Tokyo. , sparking huge celebrations in Tokyo’s Shibuya. They now face Brazil in the knockout stage. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/25/mexico-switzerland-and-brazil-top-their-groups-after-final-matchday-of-world-cup-group-sta https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/25/mexico-switzerland-and-brazil-top-their-groups-after-final-matchday-of-world-cup-group-sta Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:06:45 +0200 Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr made an emotional World Cup debut after earlier doubts saw him on the cusp of missing out due to a recent string of injuries and unconvincing performances. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/21-year-old-woman-dies-after-being-launched-off-bridge-without-safety-rope https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/21-year-old-woman-dies-after-being-launched-off-bridge-without-safety-rope Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:20:41 +0200 Viral videos of the tragedy shared online show the anguish of onlookers when they realised the lady was launched off the Ponte do Esqueleto bridge in Brazil without the required safety rope. “She’s got no rope,” one witness to the accident is heard saying. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/germany-cruises-past-curacao-7-1-and-netherlands-japan-tie-2-2-as-world-cup-group-stages-c https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/germany-cruises-past-curacao-7-1-and-netherlands-japan-tie-2-2-as-world-cup-group-stages-c Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:59:38 +0200 Curaçao made history on Sunday after they scored their first goal in the World Cup in their first ever participation in the tournament, despite suffering a 7-1 loss to European giants and former world champions, Germany. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/fortaleza-and-recife-europes-closest-brazil-why-they-attract-more-travellers https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/15/fortaleza-and-recife-europes-closest-brazil-why-they-attract-more-travellers Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:56:41 +0200 Less than eight hours from Madrid, these two cities in northeast Brazil offer endless beaches, dunes, carnival, food and some of the country's most fascinating landscapes and stories. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/singer-oliver-tree-and-youtuber-gaspi-among-six-killed-as-two-helicopters-collide-in-brazi https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/singer-oliver-tree-and-youtuber-gaspi-among-six-killed-as-two-helicopters-collide-in-brazi Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:17:46 +0200 Brazil's air force has launched an investigation into the incident, which took place over Rio de Janeiro. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/australia-start-world-cup-with-a-bang-after-brazil-earn-draw-against-morocco https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/australia-start-world-cup-with-a-bang-after-brazil-earn-draw-against-morocco Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:20:19 +0200 Brazil star Vinicius Jr. stepped up to spare his nation's blushes with a superb solo effort against 2022 semifinalists Morocco. https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/fortaleza-and-recife-brazil-looks-to-europe https://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/fortaleza-and-recife-brazil-looks-to-europe Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:52:20 +0200 With direct flights from several European capitals, the two major north-eastern Brazilian cities offer beaches, nature, culture and history in a region increasingly open to international tourism. https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/11/world-cup-street-art-returns-to-rio-de-janeiro https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/11/world-cup-street-art-returns-to-rio-de-janeiro Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:07:36 +0200 Rio's Tijuca and Saude neighbourhoods paint streets for Brazil's World Cup dream, turning whole blocks into murals in green and yellow. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/30/joao-fonseca-knocks-out-djokovic-in-roland-garros-third-round https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/30/joao-fonseca-knocks-out-djokovic-in-roland-garros-third-round Sat, 30 May 2026 14:03:32 +0200 The Brazilian marches on after an epic five-hour battle with the Serb, the former world number one. Jannik Sinner is also out of the French Open. https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/28/did-the-eu-mercosur-trade-agreement-allow-worm-infested-brazilian-coffee-into-europe https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/28/did-the-eu-mercosur-trade-agreement-allow-worm-infested-brazilian-coffee-into-europe Thu, 28 May 2026 13:05:56 +0200 Posts by French and Polish politicians have falsely connected a rejected shipment of Brazilian coffee to the EU-Mercosur trade deal.