A recent phone chat between Brazilian President Lula and former US President Trump covered some big topics. Trade and fighting crime were at the top of the list. Lula was happy that Trump had decided to lower some tariffs on Brazilian exports like coffee and beef. He hopes to keep talking about othe
In South-East Asia, governments have been slow to put into action policies that could help people eat healthier. This is mostly because big food companies push back and because different groups don't work well together. To tackle this problem, a study was done. Researchers talked to people from Ind
Rio de Janeiro is witnessing a spectacular yet bittersweet event. Tall, golden palm trees called Talipot palms are blooming for the first and last time. These palms are not native to Brazil. They were brought from South Asia decades ago by a famous landscape architect. The palms were planted in two
In Brazil, a big study called ELSA-Brasil is looking into how brains change as people get older. This study is special because it uses really powerful brain scans, called 3T and 7T MRI, to get a close look at the brain. The goal is to figure out what makes some brains age faster or slower. The stud
Edson Barboza is a name that rings bells in the MMA world. Born in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, this fighter has a story that's as tough as his kicks. He came into the world 12 weeks early, fighting for his life right from the start. Doctors weren't sure he'd make it, but he pulled through. That's the spi
Mairon Santos, the UFC star, is gearing up for his next big fight. He recently switched his training camp to be closer to his loved ones. This move shows that family matters more to him than just winning fights. Santos is set to face Muhammad Naimov, a tough opponent from Tajikistan. But what makes
In the middle of the night, Aminah Ali, a 63-year-old from Indonesia's Aceh province, found herself in a nightmare. The rain started at midnight, and the water rose slowly at first. But then, a loud roar filled the air. Her village was suddenly underwater. With her son's help, she climbed onto her r
Southern Asia is grappling with severe floods that have taken a heavy toll. Over 1, 200 lives have been lost, and many more are still unaccounted for. Millions have been forced from their homes, struggling to cope with the aftermath. The hardest-hit countries are Indonesia and Sri Lanka. In Sri Lan
Brazil is set to make a big splash in the soybean world. By 2025/26, the country is expected to produce a whopping 178 million metric tons of soybeans. That's a lot of soy! This forecast comes from Itau BBA, a big name in the industry. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) thinks Brazil will pr
UnitedHealth has made a significant move. They have agreed to sell their South American business to a private equity firm called Patria. This deal is worth a cool $1 billion. The final agreement was signed on Saturday, and the announcement is expected on Monday. Sources say this, but they want to st
