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Dozens dead in two ferry accidents in Brazil

Local authorities said 21 others were rescued by the navy after the accident on an early morning short route from the island of Itaparica.

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Wild puma found sheltering in an office in Brazil

Office workers in Brazil call in the fire brigade after finding a wild puma sheltering under a desk in their office

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Backside of Brazil

Brazil's biggest city of Sao Paulo held the Miss Bumbum competition to find the nation's best backside.

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British tourist shot in Brazilian favela recovering in hospital

Eloise Dixon was searching for a place to buy a bottle of water for her family when a drug gang approached their car and opened fire.

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From crack smoking to rubbish collecting to school: a life in Sao Paulo

France

Top Ten: there's only one Neymar

Sport

"I wanted a bigger challenge," says Neymar after €222m move to PSG

The Brazilian star has spoken after a world record 222-million euro move from FC Barcelona

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La Liga rejects Neymar buyout clause

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Brazilian President survives congress corruption vote

The Brazilian House of Congress has voted not to put President Michel Temer on trial for corruption.

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Barcelona confirm Brazilian star Neymar is leaving

The Catalan club has acknowledged the 25-year-old is leaving, amid reports that PSG are ready to pay a world record fee.

Economy

Britain eyes trade deal with Brazil

Britain is looking to deepen trade link post-brexit including with Brazil

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Troops on streets of Rio to fight organised crime

Brazil has stepped up security in Rio de Janeiro amid a rise in violence by organised crime gangs.

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Sky-high dining Brazilian style

There's a new spin on the traditional summer barbecue after a group of Brazilians took a national pastime to dizzying heights and tried to bag a new world record into the bargain.

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Brazilian judge freezes ex-president Lula's assets following conviction

The assets of former Brazilian president Lula has had his assets frozen following his corruption conviction

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Temer looks to avoid Supreme Court corruption trial after congressional committee vote

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Lula conviction divides Brazil

Brazil divided over Lula conviction - supporters say verdict is politically motivated

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Brazil's former president Lula given jail term for corruption

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Brazil's corruption crisis deepens as Temer ally arrested

Brazil police arrest ally of President Temer in corruption probe

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Brazil: unions strike as political crisis deepens

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Brazil's president charged with bribery

Brazil's top federal prosecutor has charged President Michel Temer with taking multimillion-dollar bribes.