Russia’s Kadyrov Dismisses Hospitalisation Rumours in New Video
Chechen authorities have publicly dismissed claims that the head of the Chechen Republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, was hospitalised, releasing video footage...
Three Cars Collide on Independence Avenue in Minsk, Belarus — No Injuries
Three passenger cars collided on Independence Avenue in central Minsk on 2 January, leaving no injuries, local traffic police reported....
Budanov’s New Role Ends Presidential Prospects in Ukraine
Kirill Budanov’s promotion to head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office has, according to Russian security sources cited by RIA Novosti,...
Mega da Virada Brazil Winner from Rio Claims R$181.9 Million
An online bet placed in Rio de Janeiro has claimed one of six top prizes in the Mega da Virada...
Tourists Try to Bring Table Into Packed Bus in Cabo Frio, Brazil
An unusual scene unfolded in the early hours of New Year’s Day in Cabo Frio when a group of tourists...
Brazil issues new Rio swell warning as 3-metre waves expected
The Brazilian Navy has issued a new swell warning for the entire Rio de Janeiro coastline, with waves forecast to...
Brazil’s Búzios Cleans Up Over 200 Tonnes of Waste After New Year
Municipal teams in Armação dos Búzios collected more than 200 tonnes of waste in the early hours of 1 January...
Búzios lifeguards save two children in Geribá beach rescue
Around 6.40pm on Thursday 1 January 2026, lifeguards in Armação dos Búzios launched a prompt rescue after two children were...
Araruama continues New Year celebrations with free concerts across Brazil’s city districts
Araruama is extending its festive mood into the first weekend of the year with a programme of free cultural events...
Brazil elderly health booklet updated to include mental health and vulnerability index
The Brazilian Ministry of Health announced a revised edition of the Caderneta da Pessoa Idosa, a health record and guidance...
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