Ideas The Amazon rainforest is on fire, what can you do about it? Celebrities react to the grave news that the Amazon is ablaze in Brazil and we talk to three NGOs tackling the crisis. 22/08/2019
no comment Brazilian slackliners defy gravity with Sao Paulo's abandoned building Stretched above the teeming megalopolis of Sao Paulo, slackliners are defying gravity via a Highline connected across the city's abandoned buildings. 22/08/2019
Good Morning Europe Brazil's Bolsonaro blames Amazon fires on NGOs making 'problems' Brazil's Bolsonaro blames Amazon fires on NGOs making 'problems' 22/08/2019
world news Brazilian government defends record on Amazon deforestation Satellite images from Brazil’s own space agency allegedly show deforestation in the Amazon has almost tripled since Bolsonaro’s government came to power. 17/08/2019
Brazil Amazonas state declares state of emergency over rising forest fires The Brazilian state of Amazonas declared a state of emergency over the rising number of forest fires in the area. 11/08/2019
Brazil Brazil: prison inmate who attempted escape dressed as woman found dead A Brazilian inmate who tried to escape from prison by dressing up as his daughter was found dead in his cell, according to prison authorities. 05/08/2019
Brazil Prison clash in Brazil leaves at least 52 people dead: officials A prison clash in Brazil's Altamira jail left at least 52 people dead, said officials. 29/07/2019
Brazil Watch: Footage of uncontacted Amazon tribe members emerges In June 2019, deforestation in the world's largest tropical rainforest was 88% higher June 2018. 23/07/2019
no comment Brazil bids farewell to Bossa nova legend Joao Gilberto Fans from around the world honoured Bossa nova pioneer João Gilberto at his funeral in Rio de Janeiro. 09/07/2019
Brazil Sharp rise in Amazon deforestation in Brazil under Bolsonaro Sharp rise in Amazon deforestation in Brazil under Bolsonaro 04/07/2019
Spain Spanish police find 39kg of cocaine in Bolsonaro's G20 plane entourage A Brazilian military officer who was set to accompany President Jair Bolsonaro on his return trip from the G20 in Tokyo was arrested in Spain after 39kg of cocaine was recovered from his luggage, police have revealed. 28/06/2019
no comment Sao Paulo celebrates gay pride with largest crowds yet Hundreds of thousands of revellers flooded Sao Paulo's Avenida Paulista Sunday (June 23) with a festive atmosphere as they sang and danced at the 23rd annual Sao Paulo Gay Pride Parade, which organisers bill as the largest gay pride parade in the world. 24/06/2019
France Henry sends struggling France into World Cup quarter-finals France captain Amandine Henry came to the rescue as the hosts scraped into the women's World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win against Brazil. 23/06/2019
France Brazil beats Italy 1-0, Marta becomes top scorer in world cup history Marta became the top scorer in world cup history after scoring a goal against Italy on Tuesday. 21/06/2019
France Brazil beat Italy to set up last-16 match against France or Germany Brazil will face France or Germany after qualifying for the knock-out stages of the Women's World Cup with victory over Italy. 19/06/2019
Brazil Brazilian president says decision to criminalise homophobia 'wrong' Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro told reporters on Friday that the Supreme Court's decision to criminalise homophobia overstepped the court's prerogatives. 15/06/2019
Brazil Brazil's Marta becomes first player to score in 5 World Cups Brazil's Marta Viera da Silva has become the first footballer, male or female, to score in five editions of the World Cup. And now she's on the cusp of breaking another World Cup record. 14/06/2019
World Cristiane scores hat-trick as Brazil sink Jamaica for perfect start Brazil cruised to a 3-0 win in their opening game 09/06/2019
Brazil Watch: Free rooftop yoga on offer in Brazilian favela Residents of one of Sao Paolo's most dangerous neighbourhoods are being offered rooftop yoga classes. 07/06/2019
France Football superstar Neymar denies Paris rape allegations Paris St Germain and Brazil international Neymar has denied allegations by an unidentified woman that he raped her in Paris last month. 02/06/2019
Brazil How climate change is hitting livelihoods in Brazil's mangrove forests A fisherman has been telling his story of how climate change is threatening his livelihood in Brazil's coastal areas. 30/05/2019
France 'Bolsonaro is rubbish' says Brazilian indigenous chief on Lyon visit A Brazilian indigenous chief called the Brazilian president rubbish during his visit to Lyon. 28/05/2019
Brazil 'At least 55 inmates choked and stabbed to death in Brazil jails' At least 55 prisoners have been found dead in four jails in the Brazilian city of Manaus after clashes between rival gangs, authorities said. 28/05/2019
Brazil Indigenous Brazilians protest against President Bolsonaro’s land reforms The representatives of more than 300 tribes are angry that President Jair Bolsonaro has closed down the country’s indigenous affairs agency. 27/04/2019
no comment Brazil's indigenous leaders protest in parliament Indigenous leaders met with lawmakers to discuss land rights and the role of their communities in the protection of the environment Thursday amid protests against the policies of Brazil's new far-right president. 26/04/2019
Beauty Harnessing the power of Amazonian plants in beauty These wonder oils, pastes, and clays, can help to build collagen, increase skin’s elasticity, and even reduce the appearance of acne. 25/04/2019
