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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.

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.

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.

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.

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Cristiane scores hat-trick as Brazil sink Jamaica for perfect start

Brazil cruised to a 3-0 win in their opening game

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.

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.

Brazil

Neymar accused of rape in Paris, player says he was set up

The Brazilian striker defended himself on Instagram in a 7-minute video that includes WhatsApp messages he says were exchanged with the accuser days later.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Living

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.

Brazil

Hunt for survivors after deadly building collapse in Brazil

Firefighters search for survivors after two illegally constructed buildings collapsed in Rio de Janeiro. At least three people were killed and dozens are injured.

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Brazil: Deadly rains lash Rio de Janeiro

Torrential rains doused Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday (April 9), killing at least three people and sowing chaos in Brazil's second largest city, which declared a state of emergency.

Brazil

Brazil rejects UN appeal not to revise history by denying 1964 coup

According to Bolsonaro, the overthrow of an elected leftist government was not a coup d'etat, but a legitimate movement backed by the country's Congress and judiciary

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Indigenous groups protest proposed health reforms

Indigenous groups across Brazil protested Wednesday against a proposal to transfer Indigenous health services from the federal government to municipalities.

Brazil

Brazil's former president Temer arrested in corruption probe

Brazil's former president, Michel Temer, arrested corruption investigation.

USA

Watch again: Trump and Bolsonaro speak after White House meeting

Join us as two of the world's most outspoken leaders meet at the White House.