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Hope fades in search for missing after Brazil rains kill 46
At least 46 people have died and 21 remain missing after the storm.
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EU parliament refers Mercosur trade deal to bloc's top court
The court review could delay or even sink the 25-year-old trade pact.
2026 travel destinations: 52 places to go this year
From Algeria to Australia, the NYT has unveiled its list of 52 places to visit this year.
US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
The pause targets 75 nations including Somalia, Russia, Iran and Brazil.
Inside the frantic global race to find an escape route for Maduro
There were many attempts to find a safe harbour for the Venezuelan leader before US raid.
France to vote against EU-Mercosur trade deal after tractor protests in Paris
Farmers say the Mercosur pact will unleash cheaper Brazilian imports.
'Impossible': 6yo autistic girl faces deportation to Brazil after visa declined
Her family has been in NZ since 2022 and her parents and brother have visas until 2029.
'It's a dream': Disability advocate buys first fully accessible home
Her new home was built 'fit for purpose' with wider doorways, no carpet and sliding doors.
One man’s obsessive quest to uncover Brazil’s buried Nazi past
Stories of Brazil's fugitive Nazis are clouded by conspiracy. One man seeks the truth.
These chocolatiers found a delicious way to help the Amazon
New York Times: New generation of craft chocolate makers creating bars with "identity".
$1b a year: Brazil’s massive armoured car response to violent crime
Almost 400,000 armoured cars now drive almost through city streets.
Brussels farmer protest turns ugly as EU-Mercosur deal teeters
The EU-Mercosur pact would form the world's largest free-trade area.
Eight Matisse engravings stolen from Brazil library
Two armed men held up a security guard and a visiting couple, police said.
Brazilian dies after barbell crushes chest in gym accident caught on CCTV
Museum boss Ronald Montenegro, 55, has been remembered as a 'much-loved' dad.
Brazil police probe plight of near-extinct blue parrot
All 11 Spix's macaws recently released in Brazil tested positive for circovirus.
All Whites’ dream and nightmare paths in massive World Cup draw
The All Whites could face global heavyweights such as England, Argentina or Brazil.
Why the world’s top coffee producer is switching up its beans
The stronger tasting, cheaper and resilient robusta is being produced at a faster rate.
Brazilian teen killed after climbing into lion enclosure at zoo
A counsellor says she supported the 19yo for eight years amid mental health issues.
Rare blue parrots face new threat as deadly virus hits rewilding effort
Only 11 of 20 Spix's macaws recently released into the wild have survived.
Brazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bid
The 27-year term follows his conviction over a 2022 coup and plot to kill Lula.
Why the new UN deal shows how far the world has drifted from Paris climate goals
The deal calls for tripling climate funding for poorer nations by 2035.
Bolsonaro arrested after alleged bid to flee before 27-year prison term
Police say he tried to break his ankle monitor before dawn in Brasilia.
Watch: Fire erupts at UN climate talks forcing panicked delegates to run for the exits
The blaze tore a hole in the Cop30 roof as delegates fled the smoke.
Not so safe, not so lucky: Brit influencer Daniel Harper arrested
'Danny Boy' boasts more than 100,000 followers for his chaotic, booze-fuelled videos.
Green finance meets 'woke banking' debate
The ‘woke banking’ bill review is due before Parliament on November 21.
'That place': Chancellor dismisses Brazilian city hosting Cop30
Lula says Germany’s Merz should have ‘gone dancing’ in Belem.
Emirates orders dozens more Boeing 777X aircraft despite delays
Boeing is trying to turn the page on a torrid period.
Massive march in Brazil marks first big UN climate protest in years
About 50,000 people marched through Belém in the Cop30 'Great People's March'.
'These voices are ignored': Indigenous protesters clash with Cop30 security
Two guards suffered minor injuries as protesters breached the main gate.
Cop30: California Governor Newsom seizes summit spotlight
A future Democratic administration would rejoin the Paris Agreement 'without hesitation'.