Brazil
U.K. bans Travelers from South America and Portugal Over New Variant
The ban takes effect from Friday morning.
New COVID Variant Detected in Japan Has 'Potential' to Be More Infectious
Scientists say it is currently unclear whether or not the new variant is more transmissible and if vaccines will be less effective against it.
Brazilian Gov. Celebrates Holidays in Miami After Imposing Strict Lockdowns
In an image posted to Twitter on Thursday, the Brazilian governor is shown with his wife Bia Doria at a Miami gathering.
Mutation in New U.K. COVID Strain Found in Brazil Last Spring
The new strain—dubbed the "B.1.1.7 lineage"—contains more than 20 separate mutations.
Bolsonaro Says COVID Vaccine Could Cause Humans to Turn Into 'Crocodiles'
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has reportedly claimed that the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine could result in several strange side effects, including people turning into "crocodiles" or becoming "superhuman."
Brazil bank heist update as armed gang takes hostages in Cametá attack
A gang of armed men reportedly stormed a bank in the northern Brazilian city of Cametá 24 hours after a similar attack in the southern city of Criciúma.
Harry Potter-Inspired "Flying" Broomstick Will Make Muggle Dreams Come True
A Brazilian company has created a motorized broomstick for Harry Potter superfans to take their Quidditch game to the next level.
World Reacts to U.S. Election as Result Becomes Clearer
As Joe Biden takes the lead over Donald Trump in key battleground states, the rest of the world is watching on.
Pregnant Woman and Passenger Tied Up and Burned Alive in Car, Police Say
Ellen Priscila Ferreira da Silva, 24, was four months pregnant when she was murdered, according to detectives.
America's Foreign Enemies Mostly Hope for Joe Biden Win; Allies Are Divided
After four years of Donald Trump, America's rivals and allies have a rooting interesting in the 2020 election. Do China, Russia, Iran and North Korea want Trump or his Democratic rival? And you may be surprised by Mexico's view.
Brazilian Top Judge Appears Without Pants During Virtual Court Session
Brazilian Superior Court of Justice magistrate Néfi Cordeiro appeared via video link dressed in suit and tie from the waist up but was noticeably missing his pants when he stood up from his chair.
Brazilian Senator Caught With Money in His Underwear During Investigation
Police found 30,000 reales ($5,300) in cash in hidden in the Amazon state of Roraima's leader's underwear on Wednesday during a search of his home.
Brazilian Community Rallies Around Ugly Dog Statue After Supermarket Remove
The dog was brought to a pet store located in a parking complex to try to bring in business, and while the giant pup may have a face that only a mother could love,
Brazilian City Ravaged by Coronavirus Reached Herd Immunity in Just Months
Researchers found that after exponential growth in Manaus, cases and deaths started to drop significantly, without major interventions taking place.
Scientists Say Dengue Unlikely to Prevent COVID-19 After Study Claims Link
The team said scientists should explore whether a dengue vaccine could protect against the coronavirus.
Penguin Found Dead With Whole Face Mask in Its Stomach
Discarded face masks are frequently being found lying on beaches in Brazil, local marine conservationists have said.
Tarantula Filmed Eating Bird in Horrifying Video
The spider is believed to be a pink toe tarantula, a species found in South America.
India May Soon Overtake U.S. To Have Most Coronavirus Cases in World
India is now the second worst affected country, with over 4.2 million cases.
Deadly Snake Plunges Down Waterfall, Attacks Woman Swimming Below
The moment the woman was bitten was captured on video by a tourist, as the victim is heard screaming in the background.
Indigenous Protesters in Brazil Vow To Block Road Until They Get COVID Help
A highway that cuts through Brazil's Amazon rainforest is being blocked by members of the Kayapó Mekrãgnotire ethic group, who vow to continue blocking the road unless the Brazilian government meets a list of demands that includes aid for COVID-19.
The Amazon Rain Forest Is Once Again on Fire, and This Time It's Worse
Satellite data recorded 6,803 fires in the Amazon in July, a 28 percent increase from the number of fires this time last year.
Only 11 Percent of Brazilians Blame President for COVID-19 Death Toll: Poll
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who in late March referred to COVID-19 as a "little cold," is enjoying his highest approval ratings and a tiny percentage of residents who blame him for the world's second-highest toll death.
How U.S. Coronavirus Outbreak Compares With Rest of World
The U.S. currently has the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world.
Brazil's Bolsonaro Accused by Former President of Making up COVID Infection
"I think Bolsonaro invented that he was contaminated in order to advertise the medicine," former Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said.
Brazilian Soccer Team Coach Resigns After Team Hires Convicted Murderer
The coach of a women's soccer team in Brazil has resigned after her club signed a man convicted of murdering his mistress and feeding her body to dogs as the goalkeeper of their men's team.
Brazil's Bolsonaro Accused of 'Crimes Against Humanity' Over Coronavirus
Brazil's president has been accused of "deadly failures" in leadership by a union representing health workers.
Brazil President Still Has Coronavirus Two Weeks After Positive Test
The Brazilian president hoped to travel at the end of the week but will remain isolated at his official residence.
Brazil's Bolsonaro Says Lockdown 'Suffocated' the Economy
Brazil is suffering the second-worst coronavirus outbreak in the world after the United States with more than 2 million confirmed cases and over 78,000 deaths.
U.S. Now Has More COVID Cases Than Brazil and India Combined
As of July 17, the U.S. is reporting 3,576,430 total cases, with Brazil and India reporting 2,012,151 and 1,003,832, respectively, according to data from Johns Hopkins University's tracker.
Brazil Covid-19 Deaths Rapidly Approaching U.S. Toll
The two countries lead the world for COVID-19 cases and fatalities.