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

StandWithUs Brazil CEO André Lajst said the trend proves the urgent need to legally adopt the international (IHRA) definition of antisemitism."

A sign outside of Partisan Bar in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, saying US and Israeli citizens are not welcome.
How do our pets help us cope with the situation?

Brazil enacts law to allow divorced couples shared custody of pets

Hulk (Givanildo Vieira de Souza).

'It has turned into MMA': 23 red cards flashed in brutal Brazil cup final

AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

'No option of shelter': Israelis stuck in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, amid war with Iran - interview


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.

Brazil's forest fires up 79% in 2024; Government blames "climate terrorism"

The vast Amazon rainforest bore the brunt of the devastation, accounting for approximately 17.9 million hectares of the total burned area, which is 58% of the overall destruction.

 Brazilian Amazon Forest burning.

Video of an 8-meter, 200-kilogram green anaconda in the Amazon will leave you breathless

‘We have discovered that green anacondas are actually two species,’ said the head researcher.

 Video of ‘monster’ giant 8-meter, 200-kilogram green anaconda species found in the Amazon rainforest will leave you gasping for air.