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Brazil's Bolsonaro seeks court approval for prison visit by Trump adviser

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro looks on from his home as Sao Paulo’s Governor Tarcisio de Freitas (not pictured) leaves after a visit in Brasilia, Brazil September 29, 2025. REUTERS/Diego Herculano
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro looks on from his home as Sao Paulo’s Governor Tarcisio de Freitas (not pictured) leaves after a visit in Brasilia, Brazil September 29, 2025. REUTERS/Diego Herculano

Brazil's Haddad says Durigan likely to replace him as finance minister

Brazil's Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Finance Dario Durigan gestures during a ceremony to launch a digital platform for tax reform in Brasilia, Brazil January 13, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado
Brazil's Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Finance Dario Durigan gestures during a ceremony to launch a digital platform for tax reform in Brasilia, Brazil January 13, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

Viral drone video fuels debate about Brazil’s Rio favela tourism

Visitors have been accused of glamourising poverty and crime in low-income communities.
Visitors have been accused of glamourising poverty and crime in low-income communities.

Neymar injury doubt casts shadow over Brazil recall hopes

Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Santos v Sao Paulo - Estadio Urbano Caldeira, Santos, Brazil - February 4, 2026 Santos' Neymar inside the stadium during the match REUTERS/Thiago Bernardes
Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Santos v Sao Paulo - Estadio Urbano Caldeira, Santos, Brazil - February 4, 2026 Santos' Neymar inside the stadium during the match REUTERS/Thiago Bernardes

Lights out in Brazil as Barra clinch maiden state crown on rivals' turf

Twenty-three players sent off after mass brawl in Brazilian Cup final

Spain, France and Brazil are World Cup favourites, not Germany: 1990 winner Karl-Heinz Riedle

Former Germany international Karl-Heinz Riedle posing with fans during a meet-and-greet session at Our Tampines Hub on March 6.
Former Germany international Karl-Heinz Riedle posing with fans during a meet-and-greet session at Our Tampines Hub on March 6.

Brazil rocked by probe of central bankers aiding failed Banco Master

FILE PHOTO: A security guard stands outside Bank Master (Banco Master), following the arrest of the controlling shareholder of lender Banco Master, businessman Daniel Vorcaro, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, November 18, 2025. REUTERS/ Amanda Perobelli/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A security guard stands outside Bank Master (Banco Master), following the arrest of the controlling shareholder of lender Banco Master, businessman Daniel Vorcaro, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, November 18, 2025. REUTERS/ Amanda Perobelli/ File Photo

Brazil's Rodrygo ruled out of World Cup with torn ACL, Real Madrid say

Soccer - Spanish Super Cup - Semi Final - Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - January 8, 2026 Real Madrid's Rodrygo scores their second goal REUTERS/Stringer
Soccer - Spanish Super Cup - Semi Final - Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - January 8, 2026 Real Madrid's Rodrygo scores their second goal REUTERS/Stringer

Hosts Singapore to compete in FIBA 3x3 World Cup Qualifier

Singapore's men's 3x3 basketball team clinched a historic SEA Games silver medal at the 2025 Games in Thailand.
Singapore's men's 3x3 basketball team clinched a historic SEA Games silver medal at the 2025 Games in Thailand.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.