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Biocon shares: Active Pine may divest up to 1% equity worth Rs 638 crore via block deal

Active Pine is likely to sell up to 1.66 crore Biocon shares, worth Rs 638 crore, through a block deal at Rs 385 per share. The development comes alongside Biocon’s Brazil partnership for Pertuzumab under a 10-year programme.

The Economic Times

Xabi Alonso issues Estevao challenge as Chelsea starlet sees playing time reduced

New Blues boss has handed young Brazilian fewer opportunities than his predecessors

Evening Standard

This Man Created A Little “Bird Canteen” By His Window, And 21 Photos Show Who Stopped By

Sometimes, the most unexpected connections with nature can happen right outside our windows. For Joélcio Oliveira, it all started with a simple idea – a longtime admirer of hummingbirds began leaving water for them outside the window of his apartment in Canoas, Brazil. Before long, however, he noticed that the…

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Huachuma, the Andean psychedelic cactus, is drawing Western seekers and raising ethical questions

For at least two decades, thousands of Americans have been going to Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil to look for ayahuasca, a psychoactive brew traditionally used in sacred ceremonies in South America. Ayahuasca contains the psychedelic compound DMT, N-Dimethyltryptamine, and researchers are studying its effects on several conditions, including depression…

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Biocon shares rise 2% on 10-year Pertuzumab supply deal for breast cancer therapy in Brazil

Biocon shares rose after the company secured a 10-year Pertuzumab supply contract in Brazil. The consortium with Bahiafarma and Bionovis received full allocation under the country’s PDP programme, providing access to around 70% of public-sector demand.

The Economic Times

Biocon signs 10-year Brazil supply deal for Pertuzumab breast cancer drug

In a significant move, Biocon has secured a ten-year contract in Brazil for the distribution of Pertuzumab, made possible through its collaboration with Bahiafarma and Bionovis. This partnership offers exclusive rights to supply the public healthcare sector in Brazil, with plans for phased localization of production. This endeavor aims to…

The Economic Times

'Polarised Brazil': Lula remains a 'strong candidate' despite challenges of incumbency

François Picard is pleased to welcome Andreza Aruska de Souza Santos, Director of King’s Brazil Institute at the School of Global Affairs, King’s College London and Associate Professor in Brazil and Latin American Studies. According to Aruska, Brazil’s approaching elections can be viewed through competing prisms: macroeconomic performance and political…

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Adults Meeting Exercise Guidelines Before COVID Reported Twenty Percent Less Daily Task Disability Two Years Later

A Brazilian cohort study found that adults active before COVID infection had a 20% lower prevalence of difficulty with daily tasks two years later.

Medical Daily

Putting a plastic bottle filled with water on your roof: 30+ countries use this unusual trick; here’s what it does and how to use it correctly

Putting a plastic bottle filled with water on your roof: The Moser lamp is a simple invention that uses sunlight to brighten dark indoor spaces during the day, reducing the need for electric lighting. Developed in Brazil, the low-cost technique involves filling a transparent plastic bottle with water and fitting…

The Economic Times

Supreme Court Corruption? Secret $25M Contract Tied to Top Brazil Judge Moraes Leaked Ahead of Election

A R$131 million contract tied to Justice Alexandre de Moraes and a feud with fellow justice André Mendonça collide with Lula's reelection push.

Latin Times

Brazil Marks Independence Day at 204 Years Amid Tightest Election in a Generation: Key Numbers to Know

Brazil turns 204 as a new poll shows Flavio Bolsonaro edging past Lula for the first time, with rate cuts and GDP data shaping October's vote.

Latin Times

Paris flight searches surge ahead of Céline Dion's comeback concerts

Céline Dion is driving tourism to the French capital, with flight searches up 11% and bookings also on the rise as fans from the US, Brazil, Canada and beyond plan trips for the star’s long-awaited return to the stage.

Euronews

Clowns take over the streets of Brazil’s historic Mariana

Around 100 clowns and circus fans fill the historic centre of Mariana, Brazil, for an international gathering celebrating circus, music and colour

Euronews

Brazil's Porto Seguro is paying $10 for each captured lionfish; nearly 500 have been removed as they threaten native reefs and local fisheries

To combat the lionfish invasion threatening local ecosystems, Porto Seguro rewards ten dollars for each fish caught. Within a month, almost five hundred lionfish have been successfully removed from the waters. Local authorities are taking significant steps to manage their population before it spirals out of control. Additionally, research initiatives…

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Brazil planted vast eucalyptus forests for pulp; 45 years later scientists found groundwater had fallen by 4.5 metres

In Brazil, extensive eucalyptus plantations are triggering alarms regarding water supply. Groundwater levels in Minas Gerais have noticeably dropped over decades, prompting local populations to voice their struggles with diminishing stream flows and reduced water access. The prevalence of these monocultures disrupts local ecosystems and water retention. Brazil's situation underscores…

International Business Times UK

US Tariff Threats Could Push BRICS Toward the Rival Bloc Washington Fears, Report Warns

A Quincy Institute report argues that US tariff threats against BRICS nations may inadvertently strengthen their unity, as the coalition seeks alternatives to US financial dominance.

Latin Times

Brussels Just Froze $2 Billion in Brazilian Meat Over Antibiotics — Why It Could Last Two Years

The EU halted Brazilian beef, poultry, fish, egg and honey imports Sept. 3 over antibiotic gaps, freezing over $2B in trade as Brasília weighs retaliation

International Business Times UK

Trump Says Cheaper Brazilian and Argentine Beef Is Coming Under 90‑Day US Tariff Pause to Cut Prices

Trump confirmed Friday that beef from Brazil and Argentina is already moving under his 90-day tariff pause, even as scrutiny grows over a JBS billionaire's role in the plan.

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The Economic Times

India needs to believe it has the power, need to invest in sport and education: Cafu

Legendary Brazilian captain Cafu urged India to believe in its football growth potential. He stated Brazil is open to developing cooperation in this important field. Cafu mentioned Japan and China previously sought Brazilian assistance for football development. India and Brazil are scheduled for their first friendly match soon. Cafu emphasized…

The Guardian - UK

‘It cost me many friendships’: former Brazil military chief reveals inside struggle to stop Bolsonaro’s coup

Carlos de Almeida Baptista Júnior describes 2022 meeting in new book as ex-leader’s son vies with Lula for presidency

The Independent UK

Brazilian Supreme Court justices at odds as election and probe into failed bank loom

Brazil’s Supreme Court has plunged further into an institutional crisis, as two of its best known justices are now requesting major sanctions against each other

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29 Seniors From Brazilian Nursing Homes Share Touching Glimpses Of Who They Were Years Ago

A heartwarming trend from Brazil has been gaining attention on Instagram, offering a touching reminder that every older face belongs to someone with a lifetime of stories and experiences behind it. Two Brazilian senior residences, Villaggio Bella Prosa in São Paulo and Girassol Pousada Geriátrica in Recife, have been sharing…

Latin Times

Brazil's Economy Is Growing Fast, and So Is the Need for Compliant Local Hiring

Brazil is quietly becoming one of the more active growth stories in Latin America. Fintech funding is picking back up after several slower years, foreign capital keeps flowing into the country's tech and financial sectors, and Brazil remains the region's largest single destination for venture investment.

Euronews

Passport for a newborn: Birth tourism as part of Russia's new emigration

Russia's war against Ukraine has reshaped migration strategies, with some Russian women giving birth abroad to secure legal status and new opportunities for their children.

Latin Times

Brazil's Election Just Got Too Close to Call: What's Behind Lula's Shrinking Lead

Lula's lead over Flávio Bolsonaro is narrowing ahead of Brazil's October vote, as U.S. tariffs, Javier Milei and a slowing economy reshape the race.

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