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This time for women! Brazilian murals painted for Women's World Cup

It is a tradition in the Vila Isabel neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro, that artists paint a street for the Men’s World Cup. Now, for the first time, it is being covered in shades of yellow, blue, and green for the Women’s World Cup.

Earth News

World forests continue to shrink despite COP26 pledge, report says

A damning report by the World Resources Institute sheds light on the extent at which planet earth's forests are shrinking through deforestation, logging and wildfires.

Culture news

S+T+ARTS Prize winners announced in European Commission initiative

Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg and Richard Mosse won the Grand Prize of the European Commission, which honours Innovation in Technology, Industry and Society stimulated by the Arts

Brazil

Former right-wing president Bolsonaro on trial in Brazil

Jair Bolsonaro could be eliminated from the 2026 presidential race if a court decided he broke the law with his unproven allegations against the voting system.

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Thousands 'hug' the ocean on Brazil beach for World Ocean Day

Thousands of people made a human chain on Brazil's Sao Conrado beach in Rio de Janeiro to "hug" the Atlantic Ocean on World Ocean Day.

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WATCH: Indigenous Brazilians march ahead of trial over land future

Indigenous Brazilians marched through Brasilia on Tuesday ahead of a hearing on a proposed law that will limit their land rights.

Design

Portugal pays tribute to Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha

This is the year of late architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha at Casa da Arquitectura, in Matosinhos, northern Portugal. Two exhibitions dedicated to the Brazilian Pritzker Architecture Prize winner are now open to the public.

Destinations

Here’s how to visit the Seven Wonders of the World in seven days

Jamie McDonald aka Adventureman gained a new Guinness World Record after visiting all Seven Wonders of the World in less than seven days.

Sport

Real Madrid files complaint with prosecutor over Vinícius 'hate crime'

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said the game should have been stopped, while Brazil's President Lula said action must be taken against racism and fascism in football stadiums.

Nature

Has Amazonian deforestation fallen under President Lula?

Amazon deforestation fell by 68% in Brazil last month - but ‘megaprojects’ threaten progress.

Culture news

Pelé’s mausoleum in Brazil opens to public

The tomb opened to the public on Monday and attempts to recreate the atmosphere the football legend inspired when he was on the pitch.

Culture news

Thousands pay their last respects to Brazil's 'Queen of Rock' Rita Lee

Thousands queued in Sao Paulo to pay their last respects to Brazil's 'Queen of Rock' Rita Lee who died on Monday aged 75.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

1 May 1994: The death that changed Formula 1

World News

Brazil's Lula recognises 1,200 square km of Indigenous land

Brazil has recognised six Indigenous areas, most of which are in the threatened Amazon rainforest.

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WATCH: surfers braving the wave during a tidal surge in Brazil

A seasonal surge on a Brazilian river creates a challenge for surfers.

Culture news

Pelé enters dictionary - What other names should be added?

Football legend Pelé has entered the Portuguese dictionary as an adjective. Euronews Culture delves into this news, as well as petitions for three other names for dictionary consideration.

Spain

South American trade on the agenda as Brazil's Lula visits Spain

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited Spain on Tuesday on the second stop of a European tour aimed at resetting relations and making progress on a long-delayed trade deal between the EU and the Mercosur bloc of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay

Portugal

Portugal should apologise for colonialism, says President

It is the first time a southern European leader has suggested a national apology for the colonial period.

Europe Decoded

What to expect from Brazilian President Lula's visit to Spain

Brazilian President Lula’s remarks created divisions ahead of his first European trip even as Spain was hoping to deepen ties.

Portugal

Lula on Ukraine war: 'I know what an invasion is'

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday was again at odds with Europe over Ukraine while pressing his first European tour since resuming office in January.