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Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilize against far right

Europe's far right lost one of its biggest champions with the defeat of Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban in Sunday's election.

FILE PHOTO: Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez meet at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, March 6, 2024.
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro talks to media as Rio de Janeiro's candidate for mayor Alexandre Ramagem looks on, after Bolsonaro was voting at a polling station during the municipal elections in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 6, 2024.

Former Brazil spy chief freed from US ICE detention, ally and source say

A sign outside of Partisan Bar in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, saying US and Israeli citizens are not welcome.

'US, Israeli citizens not welcome': Wave of antisemitic incidents hit Rio de Janeiro on Passover

How do our pets help us cope with the situation?

Brazil enacts law to allow divorced couples shared custody of pets


Oldest-known ant preserved in 113 million-year-old Brazilian fossil

The species, called Vulcanidris cratensis, is part of a lineage called hell ants - named for their demonic-looking jaws.

A 113-million-year-old fossilized ant preserved in limestone unearthed in northeastern Brazil, the world's oldest-known ant specimen is seen in this photograph released on April 24, 2025.

Trump tariffs on Israel a regression in trade relations: Israeli officials, businesses react

Officials said they were convinced that Israel's decision to cancel Israeli tariffs on US imports would prevent US tariffs on Israel.

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on tariffs, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2025

Have Brazil's Capuchin monkeys reached the Stone Age?

Findings challenge the notion that early hominin stone tools were always intentionally produced.

 Capuchin monkey with a rock.

Video von 8 m langer und 200 kg schwerer Grüner Anakonda im Amazonas wird Ihnen den Atem rauben

„Wir haben entdeckt, dass es sich bei den Grünen Anakondas eigentlich um zwei Arten handelt“, verkündete der leitende Forscher.

 Das Video des „Monsters“, einer 8 Meter langen und 200 Kilogramm schweren Grünen Anakonda, die im Amazonas-Regenwald gefunden wurde, wird Ihnen den Atem verschlagen.

The first kiss? 50,000-year-old kiss painting found in Brazil's Serra da Capivara

"The paintings not only depict everyday aspects, such as hunting and rituals, but also show affectionate and social interactions, such as records of sexual acts, kisses, and hugs," ICMBio stated.

 The first kiss? 50,000-year-old kiss painting found in Brazil's Serra da Capivara.

Lost WWII Brazilian warship Vital de Oliveira identified after 80 years

On July 19, 1944, the German submarine U-861 torpedoed the Vital de Oliveira, sinking it and killing about 100 of the 270 crew members.

 Lost WWII Brazilian warship Vital de Oliveira identified after 80 years.

Ancient Carnival origins? Study finds evidence of boozy summer celebrations in Brazil

Scientists analyzed ancient ceramics from Patos Lagoon, Brazil, revealing early evidence of alcohol production.

 Lead author of the study, Dr Marjolein Admiraal carried out the research while at the Bioarchaeology laboratory (BioArCh) at the University of York.

Rare mating ritual created a ‘Rain of Spiders’ in Brazil

Biologists explain the spiders are mating on massive webs, creating the illusion of 'spider rain'.

 Rare mating ritual created a ‘Rain of Spiders’ in Brazil.

Senior Brazilian Congress members visit Israel, strengthening advocacy against antisemitism

Brazilian delegation meets Israeli leaders, tours conflict zones, and visits Yad Vashem, deepening ties and advancing the fight against rising antisemitism.

The senior delegation of Brazilian congress members and diplomats during their visit to the Kenesset.

Trump slaps retaliatory measures on Colombia after it turns away deportation flights

The measures include imposing emergency 25% tariffs on all goods coming into the US; a travel ban and visa revocations on Colombian government officials; and Treasury and banking sanctions.

US President Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, US, November 19, 2024.