What is COP and why is this year’s meeting in Brazil so important?

From 10-21 November, world leaders, scientists, activists, negotiators, diplomats, Indigenous Peoples and other affected communities will gather in Belém, Brazil for COP30, the annual UN climate conference. COP30 arrives at a critical moment. It’s...

Brazil's U-17 Team Thrashes Honduras 7-0 in 2025 World Cup Opener

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Brazil’s U-17 national team began their 2025 U-17 World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, routing Honduras 7-0 in their opening Group H match at Aspire Zone Field 3 in Doha on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. From the first whistle,...

Brazil's president urges probe after police "massacre" leaves 121 dead

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Tuesday that the police operation against a powerful criminal faction in Rio that left 121 dead was "a massacre." "There was a massacre, and I think it's important to verify the conditions under...

Starlink To Connect 500 Rural Schools And Hospitals In Paraguay

The Paraguayan government has signed an agreement with satellite internet provider Starlink to bring connectivity to approximately 500 rural schools across the country, officials announced this week. The Ministry of Information and Communication...

AI-Powered Smartwatch ECG Accurately Screens for Structural Heart Disease

An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm paired with the single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor of a smartwatch can reliably detect structural heart diseases such as weakened heart pumping, damaged valves, or thickened heart muscle, according...

Prince William proves he's not too posh for a public toilet as he's spotted using the facilities on Copacabana beach

Prince William has proved he's not too posh to use a public toilet - winning praise from royal fans for his down-to-earth nature. The Prince of Wales, 43, embarked on a whirlwind of engagements while in Brazil this week, including a walkabout on...

Prince William talks about love for Welsh town during global summit speech

The Prince of Wales speaks during the Cop30 UN climate conference in Brazil(Image: PA Wire/PA Images) The Prince of Wales spoke about his visit to a Welsh town when he said the world needed "courage, co-operation and unwavering commitment" to...

AMERICA/BRAZIL - “The State has a duty to protect, not to kill.” The Pontifical Mission Societies of Brazil respond to the tragic events in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro – The Pontifical Mission Societies of Brazil have expressed, in a statement sent to Fides, their profound solidarity and sorrow for the recent tragic episodes of violence in Rio de Janeiro, particularly the massacre that took place...

Touching scenes as Prince Harry meets some of Canada's oldest veterans and kisses 91-year-old's hand - as well as collecting yet another team's baseball cap

Prince Harry has met some of Canada's oldest veterans as he continues his pseudo-royal trip around Canada. The Duke of Sussex denied deliberately trying to overshadow Prince William - who is in Brazil for the Earthshot prize - through taking part...

Prince William Makes Historic First Speech on Behalf of King Charles at World Conference By Simon Perry

NEED TO KNOW Prince William's visit to Brazil has taken him to the Amazon city of Belem, where the COP climate meeting is being held The Prince of Wales is representing his father, King Charles, on the world platform, making a speech and meeting...

More Than 130 Killed in Police Operation in Rio de Janeiro

Relatives placed the bodies of the deceased in the streets of the favelas to show them to the press, and then covered them with sheets. A police operation against the Comando Vermelho gang in Rio de Janeiro left at least 130 dead during the day...

Prince William Brazil trip day 2: Cradles baby, wears gifted scarf and connects with locals

Prince William has continued to win the hearts of Brazilians during his second day of the trip! On Tuesday, November 4, the Princess of Wales travelled to the Brazilian island of Paqueta to the Brazilian island of Paqueta to learn about its...

Prince William gets support from THIS Hollywood star during Brazil trip

Prince William received a special surprise from Leonardo DiCaprio during his Brazil trip. The Oscar winning star joined the United for Wildlife Summit in Rio de Janeiro virtually during the Prince of Wales' visit. In a video message, Leonardo...

Life Science and Health Care Law Update Q3

Key takeaways Pharma: European Life Sciences Strategy by 2030; New targets for clinical trials in Europe; Stakeholders warn Europe’s clinical trial ecosystem is at risk; EMA’s reflection paper on patient experience data open for consultation; New...

Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for November 4, 2025

Brazil’s financial markets open today with Nubank crowned the nation’s most powerful brand at R$214.76 billion ($43 billion), overtaking Itaú and nearly doubling Caixa in value while serving 123 million LatAm customers at just $0.80/month—proof...

Prince Harry issues defiant statement as he denies claims he was trying to upstage William by announcing pseudo-royal Canada trip at same time as his brother's five-day tour of Brazil

Prince Harry denies deliberately trying to overshadow Prince William by revealing his own pseudo-royal visit to Canada just as his older brother landed in Brazil for his five-day Earthshot Prize tour. The clash was labelled 'predictable' by one...

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...

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...