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A small number of deaths, geographic spread and potential effects in pregnancy are sparking alerts about the spread of Oropouche virus. CBC | World News
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Brazil is on fire, and both crime and climate change are to blame
Fires are breaking records Brazil, encompassing wider areas of rainforest, destroying huge swaths of biodiverse wetlands, and even bringing thick smoke and smog to the country’s usually unscathed capital city, Brasilia. CBC | World News
Read More »Weather alone may not explain why Brazil plane crashed, killing 62, expert says
Families of victims of an airliner crash in Brazil are gathering Sunday at a morgue and hotels in Sao Paulo as forensics experts work to identify the remains of the 62 people killed in the accident. CBC | World News
Read More »62 dead in Brazil plane crash, local officials say
A plane with 62 people aboard crashed in a residential area of a city in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state Friday, the airline said, with local officials reporting that everyone on board the plane had been killed. CBC | World News
Read More »Floods battering Brazil, Afghanistan are extreme climate events scientists warn we aren’t prepared for
Whether it’s too much water or not enough, scientists say extreme events — like the recent deadly floods that displaced families in Brazil and Afghanistan — are becoming more frequent and battering many parts of the world that aren’t prepared to deal with them. CBC | World News
Read More »Brazil picked to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027
Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup after a vote of FIFA’s full membership chose the South American bid over a joint proposal from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Heavy rains cause deadly flooding in southern Brazil
Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul says flooding has killed at least 83 people and left more than 100 missing. CBC | World News
Read More »Record 1.6m fans attend Madonna’s Celebration finale in Brazil
Madonna’s free concert in Rio de Janeiro ended her Celebration tour – which started in London in October – and cemented the 65-year-old as the Queen of Pop. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
Read More »Record-breaking flooding kills dozens in Brazil
Dozens in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state have been killed by record-breaking floods. CBC | World News
Read More »Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson ousted from Brazil beach volleyball event by Olympic-hungry Swiss duo
Toronto’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson were the latest Canadian beach volleyball duo to fall to Esmee Bobner and Zoe Verge-Depre of Switzerland, dropping a three-set decision (21-18, 23-25, 10-15) on Saturday in Brasilia, Brazil. CBC | Sports News
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