Shawn Mendes reveals why Prince William has a new superfan

Prince William walked the green carpet with Kylie Minogue but it was a cake that almost stole the show. As the Prince of Wales arrived at the Earthshot Prize ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, some of the big name stars taking part in the awards show...

How healthy is the Amazon, the world's largest tropical rainforest?

An aerial view of the Amazon mangroves and the Oiapoque bridge, which connects Brazil and French Guiana, on October 19, 2025. TOMMASO PROTTI FOR LE MONDE With nearly 390 billion trees from 16,000 different species, accounting for 10% of the...

Positive results revealed from first prospective trial in heart failure due to Chagas disease

In patients with heart failure (HF) caused by Chagas disease, sacubitril/valsartan was superior to enalapril for the composite primary endpoint, predominantly driven by a significant reduction in N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide...

Bogotá mobilizes in support of mental health

In a somewhat unstable socio-political context, a few days before October 10, the date on which World Mental Health Day is celebrated each year, Bogotá was the epicenter of a silent revolution that promises to transform the way the world...

Wills gets down to business in Brazil: Prince warns of 'nature crisis' facing the world at anti-wildlife trade summit - after being gifted elegant scarf by Amazon tribe and touring Rio

Prince William has warned of a 'nature crisis' facing the world as he delivered a speech at an anti-wildlife trade summit in Brazil. The landmark talk was given at the United for Wildlife Summit - thrown by the Prince and Princess of Wales's Royal...

"Touchy feely" fan shocks by breaking royal protocol with Prince William during Brazil visit

Prince William is currently on a five-day royal visit to Brazil to mark COP26 and the Earthshot Prize. But, despite having only been there for one day so far, he's already packed a lot in. Since arriving, the future King has been presented with...

Prince William's Latest Outing in Brazil Gets Surprise Cameo from Leonardo DiCaprio By Simon Perry 11

NEED TO KNOW Prince William's second day in Brazil included a surprise appearance from Leonardo DiCaprio via video message The Prince of Wales delivered a speech at the United for Wildlife Summit The awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Nov....

Women’s Health Devices Market Projected to Reach USD 118.58 Billion by 2032, Driven by Growing Awareness, Adoption of Digital Health Services, and Strong Regulatory Support – SNS Insider

SNS Insider predicts that the U.S. Women’s Health Devices Market to grow from USD 22.01 Billion in 2024 to USD 43.74 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 8.98%. Austin, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Women’s Health Devices Market Size & Growth Analysis...

Mayors pledge coordinated climate action ahead of U.N. conference in Brazil

SAO PAULO — Just days ahead of the U.N. climate conference to be held in Brazil, a group of 300 mayors gathered in Rio de Janeiro to pledge coordinated climate action and address rising heat that is hurting many of their residents. The summit...

How I’m helping to cultivate science entrepreneurship in Brazil

A course in disruptive innovation helped to cement João Paulo Longo’s science-entrepreneur ambitions.Credit: Victor Carlos Mello Da SilvaWhile earning his dentistry degree at the University of Brasilia, João Paulo Longo joined Brazil’s...

Feeding the planet without destroying it: The urgency of food system change

October 16, World Food Day, arrived with a warning as clear as it is unsettling: current food systems threaten human health and the stability of the planet. According to the new EAT–Lancet Commission 2025 report, released on October 2 of this...

Global Prevalence of Infertility Attributable to Sex Chromosome Abnormalities: Insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study

Introduction Infertility affects approximately 15–20% of couples worldwide.1 It is estimated that male factors account for 30% to 50% of infertility cases.2 In 2021, women with infertility accounted for approximately 66.7% of all global...

Surgen protestas en Río de Janeiro tras redada policial que dejó 119 muertos

RÍO DE JANEIRO — Decenas de personas denunciaron el miércoles uso excesivo de la fuerza y exigieron la renuncia del gobernador del estado de Río de Janeiro luego que una enorme redada policial la víspera contra una banda de narcotraficantes en...

Global mayors gather in Brazil to pledge climate action ahead of COP30

Just days ahead of the UN climate conference to be held in Brazil, a group of 300 mayors gathered Monday in Rio de Janeiro to pledge coordinated climate action and address rising heat that is hurting many of their residents. The summit was...

Loterj President highlights Rio’s regulatory leadership at Brazil–UK business forum

The president of the Rio de Janeiro State Lottery (Loterj), Hazenclever Lopes Cançado, represented the state last week at the LIDE Brazil–United Kingdom Forum in London, where political and business leaders from both countries met to discuss...

Rio de Janeiro drug raid leaves at least 120 dead

At least 120 people have died in Rio de Janeiro after thousands of Brazilian police and soldiers launched a raid on a drug-trafficking gang on Tuesday. Warning: This article contains images and content some readers may find distressing. About...

Orders Up, Profits Down: The Real Price of Trade Headwinds for Brazil’s Embraer in Q3 2025

Embraer’s third-quarter results paint a picture of a company flying high on demand but grounded by protectionist headwinds. The Brazilian aerospace giant reported a historic $31.3 billion order backlog—up 38% from last year—and a 16% revenue surge...

Rio de Janeiro Raid Death Toll Hits 132

At least 132 individuals lost their lives during a tragic police raid in Rio de Janeiro, as reported by the Rio de Janeiro public defender’s office on Wednesday, the day following the operation. Grieving individuals congregated in the streets of...

Climate change is driving a surge of infectious diseases in Brazil

Creuza Rachel Vicente, professor of epidemiology1 2, Luana Fiengo Tanaka, epidemiologist3, Sukhyun Ryu, assistant professor of infectious disease epidemiology4 1Department of Collective Health, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of...

Harry & William Step Out 5,000 Miles Apart

Princes William and Harry are sharing the spotlight this week as they make key public appearances 5,000 miles apart. The Prince of Wales was surrounded by celebrities, politicians and climate heroes last night as he attended the fifth iteration of...