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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 1, 2026

The body of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been found, a senior Israeli official told Reuters.
The body of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been found, a senior Israeli official told Reuters.

Brazil’s President Lula visits flood zone as death toll from landslides hits 70

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visiting the flood zone on Feb 28 and meeting local residents, in images from his X account.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visiting the flood zone on Feb 28 and meeting local residents, in images from his X account.

Brazil’s Lula urges Trump to treat all countries equally

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to travel to Washington in March for a meeting with Mr Trump.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to travel to Washington in March for a meeting with Mr Trump.

Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) and Brazil's President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva embrace during a news conference in New Delhi, India, on Feb 21, 2026.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) and Brazil's President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva embrace during a news conference in New Delhi, India, on Feb 21, 2026.

Samba school’s Rio carnival parade honouring Brazil president Lula draws fire, lowest score

Brazil's President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (centre) attends the Samba Mangueira school parade during the 2026 Rio Carnival at the Sambadrome, on Feb 16.
Brazil's President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (centre) attends the Samba Mangueira school parade during the 2026 Rio Carnival at the Sambadrome, on Feb 16.

Brazil’s Lula accuses Trump of seeking to forge ‘new UN’ with so-called Board of Peace

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (left) joins other world leaders who have avoided signing up for US President Donald Trump’s new global conflict resolution organisation.
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (left) joins other world leaders who have avoided signing up for US President Donald Trump’s new global conflict resolution organisation.

Xi assures Brazil’s Lula of China’s support in ‘turbulent’ times

FILE PHOTO: Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on as he walks following a signing ceremony for agreements and contracts at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing as part of a three-day visit to China, December 4, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on as he walks following a signing ceremony for agreements and contracts at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing as part of a three-day visit to China, December 4, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool/File Photo

Brazil's Finance Minister Haddad signals possible exit in O Globo interview

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad gestures as he speaks during the signing ceremony of the new Income Tax Law at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, on November 26, 2025. (Photo by Evaristo Sa / AFP)
Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad gestures as he speaks during the signing ceremony of the new Income Tax Law at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, on November 26, 2025. (Photo by Evaristo Sa / AFP)

Brazil’s Bolsonaro detained for trying to break ankle bracelet and flee

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was detained after reportedly trying to break his ankle bracelet and escape house arrest.
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was detained after reportedly trying to break his ankle bracelet and escape house arrest.

UN climate summit pushes into overtime as nations clash over fossil fuels

European Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth Wopke Hoekstra speaking to the media at the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, on Nov 21.
European Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth Wopke Hoekstra speaking to the media at the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, on Nov 21.

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