Brazil’s JHSF Takes Its Luxury Platform to Sardinia, Italy

Brazil’s JHSF conglomerate is bringing its luxury “ecosystem” to Europe for the first time. On the island of Sardinia, Italy, along the Mediterranean coastline, JHSF Fasano Sardegna project is under development. The masterplan encompasses more...

Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes: ‘Rio’s Demand as a Filming Destination for Brazilian and Foreign Productions is in Permanent Growth’

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — The Rio International Film Festival, which opens Thursday Oct. 2 with the screening of Luca Guadagnino’s “After The Hunt,” contributes to the city’s soft power and both the strengthening of the city’s film and TV industry...

Eduardo Granzotto says fans, media shocked he beat Fabricio Andrey at IBJJF Worlds: “It was a surprise, but not for me and my team”

ONE Championship newcomer Eduardo Granzotto recalled how nobody gave him a chance against the electric Fabricio ‘Hokage’ Andrey at the 2025 IBJJF Worlds earlier this year. But with unwavering faith and determination, the 22-year-old went on to...

Israeli Navy Detained 443 Activists From The International Aid Flotilla For Gaza

Israeli naval forces attacked an international aid flotilla heading toward the besieged Gaza Strip and detained at least 443 activists on board, organizers said on Thursday. According to the official flotilla tracker, 21 vessels were attacked by...

Football: Kaoru Mitoma not in Japan squad for Paraguay, Brazil friendlies

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 2, 2025. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma was left out of Japan's 27-man squad for their upcoming home friendlies against World Cup-bound Paraguay...

TAP brothers building a cultural bridge with Brazilian flavors

The four-unit chain hopes to reach 20 corporate stores by 2030, with a stronghold in urban wellness hubs like NYC and Miami. Franchising will launch in 2026. Brothers and TAP founders Pedro and Cleo Uchôa have grown the Brazilian cafe to four...

Brazil: Rio de Janeiro Bill Will Encourage Police Shootings

(São Paulo) – The governor of the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro should veto provisions in a new bill that would give civil police an economic incentive to kill suspects and would weaken forensic analysis, Human Rights Watch said today. On...

Brasília Women’s Conference approves public policy proposals

The 5th National Conference on Policies for Women (5th CNPM) was held from September 29 to October 1, 2025, in Brasília, at the Brazil International Convention Center, bringing together over 4,000 participants. During the Conference’s closing...

Brazil's lower house approves an increase in tax exemptions for low-income people

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil's lower house has approved exempting up to 5,000 reais ($940) a month from income taxes, which would more than double the current exemption and meet a key priority of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva 's 2022 election...

Activists on Gaza aid flotilla to be held in notorious desert jail

The Foreign Office said it was “very concerned” for the welfare of dozens of activists including a former RAF pilot set to be taken to a desert prison by Israel after they attempted to deliver aid to Gaza on Greta Thunberg’s flotilla. Dozens of...

Inequality in Brazil's Metropolises Falls, but the Rich Still Earn 15.5 Times More than the Poor in the Country

Brazil’s metropolitan regions recorded in 2024 the lowest levels of inequality and poverty since 2012. The data come from the 16th edition of the Inequality in the Metropolises bulletin, prepared by the Metropolises Observatory in partnership with...

Brazil ‘could be the new Korea’ if it opens up to international capital

Maurício Fittipaldi, partner at São Paulo law firm CQS/FV, highlights two initiatives currently underway that could attract ‘billions of dollars’ of investment to the Brazilian audiovisual market. This year will be remembered as a historic one for...

Brazil Applauds Trump's Plan to End War in Gaza, Says Foreign Minister

Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said this Wednesday (1st) that the country’s government will applaud the peace plan presented by U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at ending the war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas in the Gaza...

Pakistan joins global outcry against Israeli interception of GSF, demands safe return of detained activists

Foreign Office terms detention of activists flagrant violation of int’l law, part of Israel’s ongoing pattern of aggression PM Shehbaz praises Pakistani volunteers, urges their immediate release and safe return Reaffirms support for Palestine,...

First Amendment invoked in bid to demolish Holy Cross Catholic Church

Indianapolis church leaders asked the city to be allowed to demolish Holy Cross Catholic Church. The parish argues it cannot afford renovations and that Catholic law prevents selling the property for unapproved uses. The parish claims that...

Brazil’s political detox

On Thursday, September 11, the First Chamber of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) sentenced former president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and 3 months in prison for attempted coup d’état, attempted violent abolition of the rule of law, armed criminal...

Brazil and Bahamas to join expanded KFC International School Football tournament in Guyana

The KFC International Secondary School Football tournament is set for its largest edition after youth teams from Brazil and The Bahamas were confirmed to join the sixth annual Under-18 event in Guyana. The expanded competition, announced at the...

Arizona’s Most Admired Companies: StrataTech Education Group

Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2025 are organizations that lead with innovation, integrity, and impact. Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2025 will be celebrated at a special awards dinner on October 9, 2025 at Chateau Luxe. We will be...

How Milford schools adapt to a more culturally diverse student body

Milford Public Schools has seen a big increase in multilingual learners over the past 20 years, with more than 30% of current students in the English learner program. This year the number of English learners has slightly decreased, partly due to...

Brazil slams Israel's Gaza aid interception, demands detainees' safety

Brazil condemned Israel on Wednesday after the Israeli navy intercepted a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, with several Brazilian nationals on board including a lawmaker. The Global Sumud Flotilla — involving around 45 vessels carrying politicians...