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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 · Sep 8

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…

Bored Panda · Sep 8

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…

The Conversation · Sep 8

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 · Sep 7

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 · Sep 7

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 · Sep 7

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 · Sep 7

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 · Sep 7

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…

The Times of India · Sep 7

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…

The Times of India · Sep 7