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The accusation was the latest blow for the Brazilian, who last month was stripped of the captaincy of the national team (Photo: Bleacher Report/Twitter)

Brazil soccer star Neymar denies alleged rape in Paris

In May, Neymar was banned for three matches by French football authorities for hitting a fan after PSG’s French Cup final loss to Rennes

02 Jun 2019 3:16 PM

The arrests included 56 people suspected of killing someone in an act of domestic violence or of gender-based discrimination. (Photo:AP)

Almost 1000 murder suspects arrested in Brazil police drill

In each state, police shared real-time updates of their work on social media, including photos and videos.

29 May 2019 10:43 AM

This decision by Tite comes after a turbulent end to the season for Neymar at PSG. (Photo: Bleacher Report/Twitter)

Dani Alves replaces Neymar as Brazil skipper for Copa America

Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) star player Neymar was announced as the permanent Brazil captain by the coach Tite in September 2018.

28 May 2019 8:50 PM

At least 27 of the victims were in the Antonio Trindade Penal Institute near Manaus. (Photo:AP)

4 Prison clashes in Brazil leave 55 dead: Official

The federal government said it was sending reinforcements to boost security in the state's prisons.

28 May 2019 8:26 AM

In January 2017, the same facility was the scene of a prison rebellion that lasted almost 20 hours and left 56 people dead. (Photo:AP)

After Venezuela, now clashes between prisoners in Brazil jail leave 15 dead: official

An investigation has been opened to determine the cause of the fight, Almeida said.

27 May 2019 8:37 AM

The decree that reduced the number of ministries to 20, from 29 previously, was due to expire on June 3. (Photo:AP)

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro wins, Justice Minister loses in Congress

Jair Bolsonaro won approval from disgruntled lower house lawmakers for his move to reorganize the country's executive branch.

23 May 2019 9:54 AM

The bar where the shooting took place is in a neighbourhood which got police reinforcements in March to fight crime. (Photo:Youtube SG)

11 killed in bar shooting in Brazil; say officials

Gunmen killed at least 11 people in a bar in northern Brazil on Sunday, officials said.

20 May 2019 9:54 AM

Brazil are also among favourites for a tournament they have not won since 2007. (Photo: AFP)

Lucas Moura, Fabinho and Marcelo left out of Brazil squad for Copa America

Brazil host the Copa America between June 14 and July 7, kicking off against Bolivia before facing Venezuela and Peru.

18 May 2019 12:12 PM

The 26-year-old model fell while turning to leave the runway. (Photo:Twitter)

Brazilian model collapses, dies on rampwalk in Sao Paulo Fashion Week

A Brazilian model died after collapsing on the catwalk during a show on the last day of Sao Paulo Fashion Week.

28 Apr 2019 8:32 AM

The Indian delegation was led by Secretary (ER), TS Tirumurti for the meeting, held under the Presidency of Brazil. (Photo:AP)

India supportive of BRICS cooperation on counter-terrorism

India extended support for the priority areas set out by Brazil, especially the BRICS cooperation on counter-terrorism.

16 Mar 2019 11:11 AM

'What is a golden shower?' Bolsonaro tweeted on Wednesday, a day after posting the video in which a barely dressed party-goer writhes atop a bus shelter, plays with his behind, and then bends over before another man urinates on his head. (Photo: File)

Man urinating on another in carnival; Brazil President criticised for tweeting video

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sparked shock by tweeting a video showing a man urinate on another during annual street carnival.

07 Mar 2019 11:14 AM

Performers hold flags with an image of slain councilwoman Marielle Franco during the perform of the Mangueira samba school at the Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Rio carnival acquires a political colour

Rio's carnival concluded with a bang, a final night of partying and political protest.

05 Mar 2019 4:32 PM

Neymar is currently recovering from another metatarsal injury in his right foot that he sustained in January. (Photo: AP)

2 injuries, not 1 affected World Cup performance: Neymar

Neymar said a problem in his right ankle was affecting his recovery in Russia, as well as the metatarsal fracture in the same foot.

04 Mar 2019 11:33 AM

The pre-dawn blaze in Rio de Janeiro hit a building that housed youth-category players (Representational Image)

Fire in Brazil kills at least 10 in Flamengo youth football facility: Report

Fire swept through a training facility for Brazil's most popular football club Flamengo.

08 Feb 2019 4:10 PM

Rescuers worked overnight into Saturday searching for around 300 people missing after a dam collapse. (Photo:Twitter)

Dam collapse in Brazil kills 9 people, around 300 missing

Seven bodies were recovered Friday hours after the disaster, which saw a torrent of mud break through the disused dam.

26 Jan 2019 12:31 PM

The move from Tel Aviv, which will defy Palestinians and most of the world, is the latest controversial announcement by the former army captain, who has wasted no time implementing his hardline conservative agenda since his election win on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Taking cue from US, Brazil's Bolsonaro to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem

'Israel is a sovereign state and we shall duly respect that,' he said. Israel's PM called the plan 'a historic, correct and exciting step'.

02 Nov 2018 3:58 PM

Jair Bolsonaro, waves after voting in the presidential runoff election in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil on Sunday, October 28, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Brazil elects far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro as new president

His opponent, leftist candidate Fernando Haddad, said he would fight to 'defend the freedoms of those 45 million people' who voted for him.

29 Oct 2018 11:33 AM

Brazilian and Australian sugar industry groups are working together with their respective governments to prepare a formal complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO) over any possible sugar export subsidy by India, a top Brazilian sugar official told Reuters.

Brazil, Australia to fight any Indian sugar export subsidy

The two countries reached a consensus regarding the need to act at the WTO level if India moves to provide an export subsidy.

13 Sep 2018 2:02 PM

The prison, a maximum security facility with 680 inmates, is located in Joao Pessoa, the capital of Paraiba state. (Representational Image)

With explosives, gunmen blast open Brazil prison gate so 92 inmates can escape

41 of 92 escaped prisoners had been recaptured as Brazilian security forces locked down state capital and medical centres as a precaution.

11 Sep 2018 11:41 AM

Presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro is taken on the shoulders of a supporter moments before being stabbed during a campaign rally in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. (Photo: AP)

Brazil: Presidential candidate stabbed at rally, in serious condition

Jair Bolsonaro could take two months to fully recover and will spend at least a week in the hospital.

07 Sep 2018 4:34 PM

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