Now playing Next Brazil Lula promises to 'end devastation era' when swearing in for his term Fighting back tears and breaking with some of the traditions, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been sworn in as Brazil's president for the third time on Sunday. In a day busy with an number official duties, Lula and his team made sure his first day in office was filled with symbolism. 02/01/2023
Now playing Next Brazil Brazil's Lula sworn in as president for third time Lula's predecessor Jair Bolsonaro is believed to have flown in a Brazilian military jet to Florida at the end of December. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next no comment Watch: Revellers around the world ring in the New Year The ball dropped on New York City's iconic Times Square as huge crowds counted down the seconds into 2023, culminating in raucous cheers and a deluge of confetti glittering amid jumbo screens, neon, pulsing lights and soggy streets. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next world news Lula set for inauguration to preside over polarised Brazil Brazil’s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be sworn in Sunday in the capital Brasilia and assume office for the third time, marking the culmination of a political comeback sure to thrill supporters and enrage opponents in a fiercely polarised nation. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next no comment Brazil honours Pelé at monuments and stadiums Monuments in Rio de Janeiro and the Santos stadium lit up in honour of Pelé, after his death on Thursday. 30/12/2022
Now playing Next Brazil Fans gather outside Brazil hospital where the 'king of football' died Considered by many the biggest football player of all times,'eternal king' Pelé dies in Sao Paulo hospital aged 82. With his big smile and warming attitude Pelé was adored not only by his fans at home, but around the entire globe. 30/12/2022
Now playing Next Brazil Tributes to Pelé pour in Tributes to Pelé have been coming in from across the footballing world. 29/12/2022
Now playing Next Brazil Brazilian football legend Pele dies aged 82 The standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021. 29/12/2022
Now playing Next no comment Watch: Supporters of outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro clash Supporters of outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro clashed with police on Monday, setting fire to several vehicles and allegedly attempting to invade the federal police’s headquarters in the capital city of Brasilia. 13/12/2022
Now playing Next world news Supporters of Jair Bolsonaro clash with police in Brasilia Many followers of outgoing far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept election results in Brazil set fire to several vehicles and attempted to invade the Federal Police headquarters in the capital Brasilia. They call for military intervention. 13/12/2022
Now playing Next Qatar Croatia knock Brazil out of World Cup on penalties in another shock The Balkan country of just 4 million now has to plot another upset against either Argentina or the Netherlands in an attempt to return to the World Cup final showdown four years after losing to France in Russia. 09/12/2022
Now playing Next Sport Brazil beats South Korea and will take on Croatia in quarter-finals Neymar returned from injury and converted a first-half penalty in Brazil’s 4-1 win over South Korea in the round of 16 on Monday, while Croatia struck gold in a shootout win against Japan, securing a return to the quarter-finals. 05/12/2022
Now playing Next Scenes Meet the Brazilian engineer cruising on plastic bottle tops IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDIA CITY "We want to be an example for kids and other businesses to show that they can use plastic waste and other residues to have a more circular economy." 05/12/2022
Now playing Next Brazil Brazil football star Pelé hospitalised amid palliative care concerns Pelé helped Brazil win the 1958, 1962 and 1970 World Cups and remains the team’s all-time leading scorer with 77 goals in 92 matches. 03/12/2022
Now playing Next no comment Brazilian firefighters rescue people from rooftops after flooding Brazilian firefighters rescue stranded people from rooftops after heavy rain has caused rivers to breach their banks. 02/12/2022
Now playing Next Partner content Bringing down the ‘Brazil cost’ through modernisation and reform PARTNER CONTENT PRESENTED BY SECOM A specific set of economic conditions known as the ‘Brazil Cost’ has, for a long time, presented a barrier not only to foreign investment, but to doing business within the country itself. 02/12/2022
Now playing Next Partner content Embrapa provides support for more sustainability in Brazilian agriculture PARTNER CONTENT PRESENTED BY SECOM Rich in natural resources and renowned for technology and innovation, Brazil is not only self-sufficient in food production, but is one of the world’s leading exporters of soy, cassava, meat, poultry, maize, coffee and oranges. 02/12/2022
Now playing Next Partner content Brazil invites investment in infrastructure & renewable energy PARTNER CONTENT PRESENTED BY SECOM With around 4,350 kilometres between its furthest points, Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world, flanked by 7,200 kilometres of Atlantic coastline and the borders of no less than ten South American countries. 01/12/2022
Now playing Next no comment LGBTQ+ Pride parade returns to Rio de Janeiro after two-year hiatus LGBTQ+ rainbow flags and a carnival-like atmosphere, Pride returns to Rio de Janeiro with the theme "Courage to be happy" after a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19. 28/11/2022
Now playing Next Culture news 'Little Prince' with an afro: Brazilian boy reinvents classic story A Brazilian theatre production is aiming to break down racial stereotypes and barriers by casting a black actor to play the lead role in Antoine St Exupery's classic, The Little Prince. 25/11/2022