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Brazil suspends dengue vaccine following two deaths

Brazil's health minister said the effects had not been observed during tests on over 16,000 volunteers.
Brazil's health minister said the effects had not been observed during tests on over 16,000 volunteers.

Why France are favourites to reclaim the crown at the 2026 World Cup

France's Rayan Cherki celebrates with captain Kylian Mbappe after scoring the opening goal during the international friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
France's Rayan Cherki celebrates with captain Kylian Mbappe after scoring the opening goal during the international friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Brazil lose injured Wesley from World Cup squad, call up Ederson

Soccer Football - World Cup - CONMEBOL Qualifiers - Brazil v Chile - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - September 4, 2025 Brazil's Wesley Franca in action with Chile's Guillermo Maripan REUTERS/Sergio Moraes
Soccer Football - World Cup - CONMEBOL Qualifiers - Brazil v Chile - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - September 4, 2025 Brazil's Wesley Franca in action with Chile's Guillermo Maripan REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

Belgium game will be difficult in a highly competitive group, says Egypt's coach

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Brazil v Egypt - Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. - June 6, 2026 Egypt coach Hossam Hassan before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Ken Blaze
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Brazil v Egypt - Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. - June 6, 2026 Egypt coach Hossam Hassan before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Ken Blaze

Mauricio Pochettino happy with US response despite 2-1 loss to Germany

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: 


Antonee Robinson #5 of United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Germany at Soldier Field on June 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.   Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: 


Antonee Robinson #5 of United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Germany at Soldier Field on June 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.   Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

US terrorist label for Brazil gangs risks higher business costs

FILE PHOTO: People walk past a sign reading \"PCC\", referring to Brazilian drug gang Primeiro Comando da Capital, after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a policy to designate \"PCC\" and Comando Vermelho \"CV\" as foreign \"terrorist organizations\", in Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 29, 2026. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini
FILE PHOTO: People walk past a sign reading \"PCC\", referring to Brazilian drug gang Primeiro Comando da Capital, after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a policy to designate \"PCC\" and Comando Vermelho \"CV\" as foreign \"terrorist organizations\", in Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 29, 2026. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

Neymar skips Cleveland trip with Brazil as he continues recovery

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Santos v Coritiba - Neo Quimica Arena, Sao Paulo, Brazil - May 17, 2026 Santos' Neymar reacts REUTERS/Jean Carniel/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Santos v Coritiba - Neo Quimica Arena, Sao Paulo, Brazil - May 17, 2026 Santos' Neymar reacts REUTERS/Jean Carniel/File Photo

US terror label for Brazilian gangs risks derailing police cooperation, say sources

Graffiti reading \"PCC\", referring to Brazilian drug gang Primeiro Comando da Capital, is seen after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a policy to designate \"PCC\" and Comando Vermelho \"CV\" as foreign \"terrorist organizations\", in Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 31, 2026. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
Graffiti reading \"PCC\", referring to Brazilian drug gang Primeiro Comando da Capital, is seen after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a policy to designate \"PCC\" and Comando Vermelho \"CV\" as foreign \"terrorist organizations\", in Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 31, 2026. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Brazil could buy another 20 Gripen jets, Sweden says

Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson welcomes Brazilian Defence Minister Jose Mucio during a ceremony outside the Government Offices Rosenbad in Stockholm, Sweden, June 4, 2026, ahead of a bilateral meeting. Jonas Ekstromer/TT News Agency via REUTERS
Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson welcomes Brazilian Defence Minister Jose Mucio during a ceremony outside the Government Offices Rosenbad in Stockholm, Sweden, June 4, 2026, ahead of a bilateral meeting. Jonas Ekstromer/TT News Agency via REUTERS

France, retail, beverage stocks: Brazil brokerage picks World Cup favourites

FILE PHOTO: A booth of Bohemia beer produced by Brazil-based Ambev, is mounted in front of the stadium of the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil June 9, 2021. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A booth of Bohemia beer produced by Brazil-based Ambev, is mounted in front of the stadium of the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil June 9, 2021. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino/File Photo

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