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Maria Helena de Souza was fatally shot, and her stepmother is the primary suspect in the case.

New rules for obtaining Brazil's national driver's license (CNH) have raised questions in Rio Grande do Sul, particularly regarding the fee for retesting.

A Brazilian court has prohibited a naturopath from performing and advertising a technique known as 'quantum bioresonance,' citing irregular medical practice and potential harm to patients.

A 50-year-old woman was shot dead while visiting her bedridden father in Rio Grande do Sul, with her stepmother being the primary suspect who remains at large.

Mamelodi Sundowns secured a place in the CAF Champions League semifinals despite a tough matchup against Stade Malien, while RS Berkane achieved a historic victory over Al-Hilal.

A 63-year-old woman is suspected of shooting her 50-year-old stepdaughter following a familial dispute in rural Igrejinha, Brazil.

A driver died and two others were injured in a car collision in Pareci Novo, Brazil.

A rollover accident on RS-126 in Ibiraiaras, Brazil, resulted in the death of a 52-year-old man, Luiz Antonio Costa Rachid de Souza.

A report highlights five stocks in the Indian stock market that turned investors with an initial investment of Rs 1 lakh into millionaires within five years.

A video captures the birth of an emu through artificial incubation at Gramadozoo in Southern Brazil, highlighting challenges and successes in breeding this species.

In a dramatic familial fallout, Haryana Congress MLA Mohammad Israr's son, Nazim Chaudhary, publicly severed all ties with his father following allegations of cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha elections.

A 35-year-old man was arrested in Piratini, Brazil, for allegedly stabbing his dog, despite claiming it was his 'best friend.'

A powerful storm in Uruguaiana, Brazil, caused a pole to fall, knocking down a motorcyclist, though he was unharmed.

Over 142 municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul are limiting public services due to difficulties in diesel supply, as reported by the Federation of Municipal Associations of Rio Grande do Sul (Famurs).

Municipalities in Rio Grande do Sul are reducing public transport schedules due to difficulties in purchasing diesel fuel amid supply rationing by distributors.

The Brazilian Superior Electoral Court has overturned the dismissal of Viamão's mayor and vice-mayor, nullifying the need for a new election that was scheduled for April 12.

Sudanese Al-Hilal will face RS Berkane in the African Champions League quarter-finals on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda.

Andressa Valentin, a 29-year-old architect from Sapucaia do Sul, Brazil, has been awarded a full scholarship valued at over R$ 2 million to pursue a PhD in Urban Planning at Ohio State University.

A man wanted for allegedly raping a teenager in Brazil has been arrested in France following an international alert from Interpol.

A cold front is moving toward Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, bringing warnings of heavy rain and strong winds this weekend.

Classes in Pelotas, Brazil, have been suspended due to a gastrointestinal illness outbreak linked to norovirus, affecting over 70 individuals, primarily young children.

A new law in Esteio, Brazil, prohibits individuals convicted of violence against vulnerable groups from being appointed to public office.

The ongoing tensions in the Middle East and a spike in international crude oil prices have led to an increase in premium petrol prices in India by Rs. 2.35 per liter.

The state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil is expected to experience above-average rainfall and fluctuating temperatures this autumn, as detailed by meteorologists from the National Institute of Meteorology.

Search and rescue teams in Brazil are utilizing trained sniffer dogs to search for the Aguiar family, who have been missing for nearly two months.

The Tribunal de Justiça do Rio Grande do Sul has ruled that Hospital São João must stop illegally charging patients covered by the SUS and return double the amounts collected since 2015.

A group of approximately 30 coatis entered a military environmental battalion in Passo Fundo, Brazil, to forage for peaches, highlighting their natural habitat dynamics rather than an invasion.

The Expopedras 2026, an international amethyst stone fair, will take place in Ametista do Sul, Brazil, from March 19 to 22, 2026, featuring free entry and a variety of attractions for families.

Aprilia's RS 660 and RS 457 motorcycles have become the best selling sports bikes in Italy, capturing over 21% market share in their segment.

The police are investigating whether a woman faked drowning, leading to the death of a municipal guard who tried to save her.

A man was rescued from being chained and held captive in São Leopoldo, Brazil, with two suspects arrested in connection to the incident.

An Easter bunny decoration was stolen in Imigrante, Brazil, as captured by security cameras, prompting a police investigation following a series of thefts in the area.

Five pre-candidates have emerged in Rio Grande do Sul for the upcoming gubernatorial election, highlighting the evolving party alliances.

Residents of Bento Gonçalves, Brazil, are alarmed by a rat infestation that has led to the temporary closure of a recycling company and raised health concerns.

A municipal guard in Campo Bom died while trying to save a woman who jumped into a river to evade police.

A gastrointestinal virus outbreak has led to the temporary closure of eight municipal schools in Pelotas, Brazil, following reports of over 60 symptomatic children.

A suspect in the 2022 murder of a bakery owner in Laranjal Paulista, Brazil, has been arrested in Gravataí four years later.

Companies in Rio Grande do Sul expect freight costs to rise by up to 10% due to increased diesel prices.

A 41-year-old man was arrested in Vale Real, Brazil, for the alleged sexual assault of a 65-year-old woman after they met online.

A criminal organization engaged in weapon raffles was targeted by Brazilian Federal Police operations in Rio Grande do Sul, leading to the arrest of 11 suspects amidst a broader crackdown on organized crime across 15 states.

A municipal guard in Brazil drowned while attempting to save a woman who jumped into the Rio dos Sinos.

A quiz article that tests knowledge about 52 years of sports Skodas with the RS logo.

A Brazilian court has granted a pension to a 12-year-old girl whose application was initially denied by the National Institute of Social Security following her mother's femicide.

A municipal guard in Campo Bom, Brazil, died while rescuing a woman who jumped into a river to evade police.

Heavy rain is expected in Porto Alegre and throughout Rio Grande do Sul, with warnings issued by the National Meteorology Institute regarding potential severe weather conditions.

Milena Laufer, the daughter of the mayor of Gramado Xavier, was dismissed from her position as Finance Secretary following concerns of nepotism raised by the Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Sul.

A couple was arrested in Brazil with 140 thousand dollars hidden in a compartment in their car during a police inspection.

A 63-year-old man has been arrested in Canoas, Brazil, on suspicion of sexually abusing his three grandchildren, aged 3, 4, and 8.

A 38-year-old pilot died after the agricultural aircraft he was flying crashed in Cruz Alta, northern Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

A 42-year-old man was arrested in Santa Maria, Brazil, after his 13-year-old stepdaughter reported sexual abuse via a school questionnaire.