Manu Samoa Names Side to Take On Brazil

In their last opportunity to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, Manu Samoa are fielding a quality outfit in their first match against Brazil. Manu Samoa will play three matches in the RWC qualifying tournament held in Dubai facing off against...

Brazil Dismantles Hundreds of Illegal Gold Mining Dredges

LYON, France, November 5, 2025 (ENS) – In a blow to criminal organizations along South America’s Madeira River, law enforcement personnel have disabled 277 dredges used in illegal gold extraction worth an estimated US$6.8 million. When factoring...

Everett boy in ICE detention 'allowed' to return to Brazil, judge says

A 13-year-old Everett boy being detained by federal immigration authorities will be “allowed” to return to his home country of Brazil, a judge ruled Wednesday. The child, who WBUR is not naming because of his age, had a closed hearing on Wednesday...

Tropical cyclones likely to lead to greater health impacts as the world warms, with poorest countries hit hardest

From: BMJ Group Experts warn of wider health impact of tropical cyclones in a warming climate Highest risk of death seen in deprived communities Better evidence needed to guide disaster response plans, say researchers Beyond direct injuries,...

Access to green spaces is linked with fewer mental health hospitalisations, but not in Australia

From: BMJ Group Greenness linked to fewer hospital stays for mental health conditions Study provides broader understanding of the mental health benefits of green space Higher levels of greenness are associated with lower risks of hospital...

Prince William's Brazil Visit Has a Connection to Diana

Prince William is stepping on the same soil once graced by the presence of his mother, the late Princess Diana. Today, on the third day of his official royal visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Prince of Wales headed to see the grand Christ the...

Former Miss Hawaii's call to action as her husband faces deportation to Brazil

It's being called a rally for love. On Wednesday afternoon, supporters of former Miss Hawaii Cheryl Bartlett and her husband of 16 years gathered in front of the federal building in Honolulu. Rogerio Araujo sat in the Federal Detention Center. He...

Kylie Minogue, 57, dazzles in a beige tulle mini dress as she greets Prince William at The Earthshot Prize Awards in Brazil

Kylie Minogue was a vision as she greeted Prince William at the Earthshot Prize Awards in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Wednesday. The singer, 57, was among the A-list names at the event, which was established by the Prince as a global platform to...

Experts warn of wider health impact of tropical cyclones in a warming climate

Beyond direct injuries, exposure to tropical cyclones is associated with higher risks of death across a range of causes including kidney, heart and lung diseases, neuropsychiatric conditions, and diabetes, finds a study published in The BMJ’s...

13 Gorgeous New Hotels to Visit on Your Next Brazil Trip

For travelers scouting a multi-city trip to Brazil, T+L found the best stays in five destinations covered throughout our 2026 Destination of the Year package. Here, where to stay in the buzzing metropolises of Rio and São Paulo, and in coastal...

This Idyllic Surf Town Is One of the Most Underrated Beach Escapes in Brazil

I surfed for the first time 15 years ago, aware of the fanaticism it stirs in many but unprepared for how my own life, already nearing its statistical midpoint and oriented around more urban pursuits, would be altered by chasing a few seconds of...

Brazil can protect its forests while growing its economy, says Arapyaú’s Renata Piazzon

Renata Piazzon, CEO of the Instituto Arapyaú, is one of Brazil’s leading voices for aligning conservation with economic development, arguing that protecting forests and improving livelihoods must go hand in hand. Under her leadership, Arapyaú has...

This Luxury Resort in Brazil Is Next to One of the World's New Seven Wonders of Nature

Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel As the only hotel in Brazil's Iguazú National Park, Hotel das Cataratas provides its guests with unparalleled access to the park beyond its official opening hours. The Old World-inspired interiors have a...

Experts urge global climate goals to prioritize children's health

A Weill Cornell Medicine investigator and other members of a technical advisory group to the World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund have outlined measures that nations can take to ensure that children's health is accounted...

Greener environments linked to lower risk of mental health hospitalizations

Higher levels of greenness are associated with lower risks of hospital admissions for mental disorders, finds an analysis of data from seven countries over two decades, published in The BMJ's climate issue today. The results suggest that this...

India’s $21 billion API boom: 3 “hidden” pharma stocks to watch

The Indian Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) market in 2025 was valued at US$14.2 billion and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% to reach US$21.46 billion by 2030. In contrast, the global market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% to...

The stars come out for Wills! Shawn Mendes and Kylie Minogue grace the green carpet for Prince's Earthshot environment awards in Brazil

The stars were out on Wednesday night on the green carpet at Prince William's glittering Earthshot Prize Awards. The Prince was attending the Earthshot Prize Impact Assembly at Pier 3, part of the three-day Earthshot summit in Rio, bringing...

<![CDATA[Clinician-Identified Health Characteristics and Palliative Care Eligibility: Is Dementia Overlooked?]]>

ABSTRACT Objectives: Community-based palliative care provides support for community-dwelling individuals with elevated mortality risk, including those with dementia, who are underserved by palliative care. However, clinicians’ eligibility...

Spatiotemporal relationships between extreme weather events and arbovirus transmission across Brazil

The frequency and intensity of dengue (DENV), chikungunya (CHIKV), and Zika (ZIKV) virus epidemics is increasing globally 1. This is mainly driven by the geographical expansion of Aedes mosquitoes, which have long been established across Southeast...

Scientists in Brazil starve trees of water to test Amazon’s limits

Under Brazil’s Amazon rainforest canopy, hundreds of transparent plastic panels hang between tree trunks to starve a hectare of land of half the water it normally receives. Scientists are creating this artificial drought in Querencia municipality...