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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula recalls the 7-1, accusations of corruption under Dilma, and seeks 'redemption' with the women's national team

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva recalls Brazil's humiliating 7-1 loss in the 2014 World Cup, addressing underlying political corruption claims and expressing hope for redemption through the upcoming women's soccer team's performance.

Feb 26 • 21:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Utah mom in upscale ski community killed husband to fund romance and lavish lifestyle, DA says

Prosecutors accuse Kouri Richins of murdering her husband to collect life insurance and pursue a new relationship.

Feb 26 • 21:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tragedy Seen from Above: Photos Show the Destruction Caused by the Rains in Zona da Mata

Aerial images reveal extensive destruction in the Zona da Mata region of Brazil due to recent heavy rains, resulting in landslides, flooding, and fatalities.

Feb 26 • 21:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Travis County DA faces renewed ‘soft on crime’ criticism after career criminal charged with murder

Travis County District Attorney José Garza is facing renewed criticism for his handling of cases involving Caleb Anthony Jenkins, a career criminal charged with murder after a shooting that left a father of five dead.

Feb 26 • 20:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor's Office charges former law professor with sexual crimes against ten women in RS

The prosecutor's office in Rio Grande do Sul has charged former law professor Conrado Paulino da Rosa with sexual crimes against ten women, including rape and psychological violence.

Feb 26 • 20:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CPMI of the INSS wants to focus investigations on Lulinha's breach of confidentiality; see what stage the committee is in

The Mixed Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPMI) of the INSS is focusing on investigations involving breaches of financial confidentiality concerning Lulinha, son of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Feb 26 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the allegations against Lulinha in the investigation into fraud at the INSS

Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha and son of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, faces allegations in a Federal Police investigation into fraud in the INSS system.

Feb 26 • 20:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

André Mendonça breaks the confidentiality of Lulinha at the request of the Federal Police

Brazil's Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has authorized the break of bank, tax, and telecommunication secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, following a Federal Police request as part of an ongoing investigation.

Feb 26 • 19:44 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Ex-nonprofit boss allegedly swiped $1.2M meant for homeless programs to fund lavish lifestyle, DA says

The former head of a San Francisco nonprofit is accused of misappropriating over $1.2 million intended for homeless programs.

Feb 26 • 18:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ação da Cidadania provides a donation collection point for flood victims in MG

Ação da Cidadania has set up a collection point in Rio de Janeiro for donations to help victims of severe floods in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 18:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça authorized the breaking of the 'Lulinha' secrecy before the CPMI of INSS

Minister André Mendonça authorized the breach of financial, fiscal, and telematics secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as 'Lulinha', before the approval by the CPMI related to the INSS.

Feb 26 • 17:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

South of Minas has alert for heavy rain; cities may register more than 20 mm this Thursday

The South of Minas and Zona da Mata regions in Brazil are under alert for heavy rain, with meteorologists predicting significant rainfall over the course of the day.

Feb 26 • 17:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Award-winning show about Dercy Gonçalves arrives in São Pedro da Aldeia this weekend

Grace Gianoukas presents a monologue about Dercy in São Pedro da Aldeia, with performances scheduled for February 28 and March 1.

Feb 26 • 17:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand the confusion in the vote that approved the breaking of bank secrecy of 'Lulinha' in Congress

A parliamentary session in Brazil's Congress was suspended due to chaos following a vote to break the financial secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, son of President Lula.

Feb 26 • 16:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President of CPI denies maneuver for approval of confidentiality breach of Lulinha; government officials question

The President of the INSS CPI, Senator Carlos Viana, denied any procedural manipulation to approve the breach of bank and tax confidentiality of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, as protests erupted from government members during the session.

Feb 26 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young woman killed by ex in jewelry store at shopping mall in ABC had ended relationship 10 months ago; see who she was

Cibelle Monteiro Alves, a 22-year-old saleswoman, was fatally stabbed by her 25-year-old ex-boyfriend Cássio Henrique da Silva Zampieri inside the jewelry store where she worked after he refused to accept their breakup.

Feb 26 • 15:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who is Fabio Luis Lula da Silva, Lulinha, who had his bank secrecy approved for the CPI of the INSS

Fabio Luis Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, is the eldest son of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and has come under scrutiny following the approval of a bank secrecy breach in a parliamentary inquiry regarding alleged financial misconduct.

Feb 26 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

OAB in Montes Claros collects donations for flood victims in Zona da Mata; see how to help

The Brazilian Bar Association in Montes Claros is organizing a campaign to collect donations for victims of intense rains in the Zona da Mata region.

Feb 26 • 14:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Patient who was suffocated and had body burned in Areolino de Abreu would leave the unit this Thursday (26)

Pedro Araújo da Silva, a 29-year-old man found dead at Areolino de Abreu Hospital in Teresina, Brazil, was expected to be discharged after nearly a month of hospitalization before his untimely death.

Feb 26 • 14:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula met with Raízen owners before Carnival to discuss crisis, agency says

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a meeting with Raízen's major stakeholders to address the company's financial difficulties before Carnival.

Feb 26 • 14:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Storm Damage in MG: G1 Transmits Live Information About the Most Affected Areas

G1 broadcasts live updates on the storm damage in Minas Gerais, focusing on the most impacted locations.

Feb 26 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Loss of mother and daughter, resident who learned of the tragedy through a photo and buried for 15 hours: see the victims' accounts of the tragedy in MG

The article recounts the devastating impact of severe floods in the Zona da Mata region of Brazil, detailing personal accounts of loss and survival from the affected residents.

Feb 26 • 13:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Section of mountain pass between Torrinha and Santa Maria da Serra is closed for emergency work after heavy rains

Heavy rains have led to the closure of a section of the Geraldo de Barros highway between Torrinha and Santa Maria da Serra for emergency repair works.

Feb 26 • 12:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Body of young woman killed by boyfriend after three days living together will be buried in Campo Grande

Beatriz Benevides da Silva, an 18-year-old woman, was killed by her boyfriend in Três Lagoas, Brazil, just three days after they moved in together, and her funeral is set to take place in Campo Grande.

Feb 26 • 11:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The number of dead from storms in the zona da mata, in Minas Gerais, rises to 49

The death toll from severe storms in the zona da mata region of Minas Gerais, Brazil, has risen to 49, with continuing rescue efforts.

Feb 26 • 11:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1876: Justice in MG acquitted 41 defendants for vulnerable rape in 4 years; Heavy rain returns to the Zona da Mata in Minas Gerais; Iran and the USA have a decisive meeting regarding the nuclear agreement

A summary covering judicial acquittals, severe weather conditions, and international diplomatic negotiations.

Feb 26 • 11:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man who stabbed and killed ex-girlfriend at a jewelry store where she worked is still hospitalized after being shot

Cássio Henrique da Silva Zampieri remains hospitalized after being shot by police following the fatal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend, Cibelle Monteiro Alves, during a hostage situation in a shopping mall.

Feb 26 • 11:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RJ brothers who were lost for 60 hours on Pico da Bandeira recount how they faced days without water and food: 'hallucinations'

Two siblings lost in Brazil's Pico da Bandeira for 60 hours share their harrowing experience of survival and hallucinations due to hunger and dehydration.

Feb 26 • 11:09 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Dominant Wins for DA, IFP, ANC in Joburg, KZN and Limpopo Wards

In recent by-elections, the DA secured a significant victory in Johannesburg, while the IFP and ANC also won seats in KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo respectively.

Feb 26 • 10:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman is shot dead after home invasion in João Pessoa

A 20-year-old woman named Alane Pereira da Silva was fatally shot during a home invasion in João Pessoa, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 09:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of Complexo da Maré report intense gunfire exchange

Residents of Complexo da Maré reported heavy gunfire between traffickers and security forces early on Thursday.

Feb 26 • 08:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman goes missing after fight with partner on the way to the beach in SP coast; police investigate

Daiane Santana da Silva, a 32-year-old woman, has been missing since February 19 after last being seen in Bertioga, SP, following a domestic dispute with her partner.

Feb 26 • 08:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Death toll in Zona da Mata mines rises to 47; 21 people remain missing

The death toll from severe storms in Brazil's Zona da Mata region has risen to 47, with ongoing rescue efforts hampered by further adverse weather conditions.

Feb 25 • 23:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Scandal with Solange from Big Brother: The current husband of her ex harshly criticized her: 'Psychiatric woman'

Controversy arose as Lautaro Marchesini, husband of Solange's ex-husband, publicly criticized her after her return to 'Gran Hermano' reality show.

Feb 25 • 23:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Elections are not yet influencing the Brazilian market, says André Esteves, from BTG

André Esteves of BTG Pactual stated that the upcoming presidential elections are currently not impacting the Brazilian market significantly.

Feb 25 • 23:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

USP count indicates much smaller crowd at carnival blocks than numbers released in SP

A study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo estimates that the crowd at the Pipoca da Rainha carnival block was around 20,000, significantly lower than the 2 million reported by the block's organizers.

Feb 25 • 22:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Be careful not to hit an innocent': video shows conversation between suspect and mastermind in the murder of a hairdresser in Teresina

A video released by police reveals a conversation between the suspect and the mastermind of the murder of hairdresser José Carlos da Silva Santos, highlighting pre- and post-murder communications.

Feb 25 • 21:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

HU da Unifap recruits volunteers for study on natural treatment for knee osteoarthritis

The University Hospital of the Federal University of Amapá is recruiting volunteers for a study on natural treatment options for knee osteoarthritis, comparing the use of ultrasound with rosemary oil against traditional gel.

Feb 25 • 21:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect involved in the death of a merchant in 2024 is arrested in Campos

A suspect has been arrested in Campos dos Goytacazes for involvement in the murder of merchant Luciana da Penha Santos Barbosa, marking the second such arrest in the investigation this month.

Feb 25 • 21:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Aracaju 171 years: Esquadrilha da Fumaça is part of the anniversary program

The Esquadrilha da Fumaça will perform on March 17 to celebrate Aracaju's 171st anniversary, as announced by the city’s tourism secretary.

Feb 25 • 20:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mansueto defends Temer's formula for the economy and criticizes the increase in spending on social programs

Economist Mansueto Almeida argues for a return to fiscal control methods from Michel Temer's administration while criticizing current social spending increases.

Feb 25 • 19:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'The moment is not for confrontation between Legislative and Executive,' says Motta about possible Lula vetoes on the Anti-Faction PL

Hugo Motta, President of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil, emphasized that potential vetoes by President Lula on the Anti-Faction bill should not be seen as a conflict between branches of government but a response to organized crime.

Feb 25 • 18:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

4-year-old boy drowns after falling into cistern; police investigate

A 4-year-old boy, José Gael Melo da Silva, tragically drowned in a cistern in Glória do Goitá, Pernambuco, leading to an investigation by the police.

Feb 25 • 18:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of killing hairstylist with a gunshot to the head arrested in Teresina; victim served members of rival gang

A suspect named Jonas Pedro Silva de Meneses has been arrested in Teresina for the murder of a hairstylist, José Carlos da Silva Santos, allegedly linked to gang rivalry.

Feb 25 • 18:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brothers who were missing on the Pico da Bandeira trail in ES are found after 60 hours

Two siblings missing for 60 hours on the Pico da Bandeira trail in Brazil were found safe by rescue teams.

Feb 25 • 16:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the only Brazilian wine that made it to the international list of the best in the world

The Casa Tés Grama Branco, a Brazilian wine, has been included in the World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection 2026, highlighting its quality among global competitors.

Feb 25 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

See who the victims of the rains in the Zona da Mata of Minas Gerais are

At least 36 people have died due to heavy rains in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais, Brazil, with many more reported missing and widespread destruction caused by landslides and flooding.

Feb 25 • 15:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pilgrimages and Sacrifices Mark the Journey of Pilgrims Through the Interior of SP

A major religious pilgrimage route in Brazil, spanning nearly 900 kilometers, allows thousands of pilgrims to travel from São José do Rio Preto to the Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida.

Feb 25 • 15:30 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

New Louvre director appointed to lead the museum out of decades of crisis

Christophe Leribault has been appointed the new director of the Louvre Museum, following the resignation of his predecessor, Laurence des Cars.

Feb 25 • 15:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young man who went out to catch crabs is found dead on the beach of Valença

A 24-year-old man named João Victor da Silva Sousa was found dead on Guaibim beach in Valença, Brazil, after being reported missing while he went to catch crabs.

Feb 25 • 14:23 UTC

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