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Rio das Ostras has declared a state of emergency due to severe flooding caused by intense rainfall.

A 68-year-old woman died after being trapped under a car following a collision in Recife, Brazil.

Senator Rodrigo Pacheco joined President Lula in Zona da Mata, Minas Gerais, amid negotiations for Pacheco's gubernatorial candidacy.

Heavy rains in Bahia have submerged a bridge, displaced families, and caused significant damage, including a fallen tree on a vehicle.

Iranian and US airstrikes have resulted in significant casualties, escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The State University of Roraima (UERR) is set to resume in-person classes at its Boa Vista campus next Tuesday after resolving issues related to cleaning services.

A fire outbreak occurred in the kitchen area of the Mateus Supermarket in the Germany neighborhood of São Luís, but was quickly controlled with no reported injuries.

A storm in Bom Jesus do Itabapoana has left 60 people homeless and caused significant damage in various regions of the municipality, according to local authorities.

The Mpox vaccine is available in Brazil's Unified Health System (SUS) for priority groups but not for the general population, according to the government of Rondônia.

Relatives of Lucas Daniel Souza assert that he was not in prison and worked as a driver, contradicting claims about his involvement with the criminal justice system.

A 28-year-old man was arrested for attempted feminicide after taking a 22-year-old woman hostage and shooting her when she refused to rekindle their relationship in Itapetinga, Bahia.

Attacks by Israel and the US have resulted in 201 deaths and nearly 800 injuries, according to Iranian media.

A 63-year-old aunt successfully gestated a baby for her niece, who is unable to have children due to a rare syndrome, in Itapetininga, Brazil.

A 68-year-old man was discovered dead at his residence in Bauru, Brazil, leading to an investigation by local authorities.

The MS Supera program in Brazil is providing 600 scholarships worth R$ 1,621 for students in technical and higher education courses.

A Brazilian farmer in Maracaju has shifted from soybeans to sorghum due to consistent crop failures from drought.

Brazil's Air Force confirmed that loud noises heard by residents in southern Rio de Janeiro were caused by F-5 jets during a training mission.

A councilman in Petrópolis is seeking accountability from the local government over the malfunctioning automatic flood barriers designed to prevent vehicle traffic during flooding.

A shooting incident in Cotia, Greater São Paulo, resulted in the deaths of two men, aged 23 and 25, as police investigate the motives and perpetrator.

Rival soccer fan groups clashed during a match in Americana, Brazil, resulting in injuries and an explosion at the stadium.

The Brazilian ambassador to Iran has reported severe internet outages in the country, complicating communication with Brazilian citizens, and has advised them to take shelter and avoid crowded areas.

CEPRO has opened as a donation center for families affected by heavy rains in Rio das Ostras, Brazil, aiming to mobilize community support.

A man was arrested for damaging parked vehicles with a metal bar and assaulting police officers in Sobral, Brazil.

A truck driver stranded on his vehicle for two hours on the BR-423 after being swept up by floodwaters recounts the incident and his rescue.

The Amazonian Military Police arrested and dismissed officers in charge of the prison unit after finding that detained officers were missing during a routine inspection.

A minibus from the Belém-Cametá line collided with a utility pole on PA-151 in Igarapé-Miri, Brazil, resulting in significant damage and chaos for the passengers.

A 24-year-old man was arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, for allegedly assaulting his 20-year-old girlfriend in a supermarket parking lot.

An Emirates flight from Rio to Dubai was diverted back to Brazil due to airspace closures following attacks by the US and Israel on Iran.

The Casan water and sewage company in Santa Catarina has announced a 5.8% increase in tariffs starting in April, primarily attributed to inflation over the past 15 months, though the practical increase will be lower due to a prior decrease in December.

A disabled man was arrested for domestic violence after physically assaulting his partner in Limeira, Brazil.

A nine-year-old boy kidnapped by his father in Araçatuba, Brazil, has returned home after more than two years in captivity.

The third surgery to separate the twins Heloísa and Helena, who were conjoined at the head, concluded successfully in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, after seven hours.

Uberaba is celebrating its 206th anniversary with a series of free cultural and sports events for residents over the weekend.

Three inmates have died in less than two days at the Ceresp Gameleira prison in Belo Horizonte, with police investigating the incidents.

A unique burger served inside a croissant has gained popularity in Santos, Brazil, showcasing a blend of burger and French culinary techniques.

A 39-year-old man tragically died after losing control of his motorcycle on a highway in Piauí, Brazil.

The River Pomba has surpassed its flood threshold, leading to significant flooding in various neighborhoods of Santo Antônio de Pádua, Brazil, with ongoing monitoring by local authorities.

A body has been discovered in the Amazon River during search operations for the victims of a recent shipwreck in Manaus, with uncertainty remaining regarding the identity of the deceased.

An elderly man in Montes Claros, Brazil, became stranded on a container after rescuing his wife and two puppies from sudden flooding.

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Jundiaí, Brazil, after threatening a bar employee with a firearm and a knife following a dispute over receiving change in coins instead of a bill.

A teenager sustained arm stab wounds following a domestic dispute in Ouro Verde, Brazil.

A video captures a pole collapsing on a sidewalk in downtown Governador Valadares, with no injuries reported, while power disruption affected 23 customers.

A woman identified as the treasurer of a criminal faction was arrested in Nova Xavantina, Brazil, and destroyed her cell phones to obstruct the investigation.

A player in Araguari, Brazil won over R$ 100,000 by correctly betting on five numbers in the Mega-Sena lottery draw number 2977.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, may be dead following an Israeli attack on his complex, although the Iranian government has denied this.

Judge Fábio Torres de Sousa of the Minas Gerais Court was injured when hit by a motorcycle in Belo Horizonte while dealing with a vehicle breakdown.

A man died from an accidental shooting by a friend while hunting boars in Antonio Prado, Brazil.

Residents of the Lago Grande region in Santarém, Brazil, are demanding improvements to the state highway Translago, essential for rural connectivity and agricultural production transport, during a public hearing.

Public events have been suspended in Qatar as sirens sound in Israel amid escalating military tensions in Iran and surrounding regions.

This article discusses recent tensions in the Middle East, including military actions and responses involving Israel, Iran, and the U.S.