Talks are progressing between Vinícius Júnior and Arsenal regarding personal terms, a move that would see the Brazilian forward potentially leave Real Madrid. Arsenal seeks to strengthen its left side, while Madrid aims to offload his high wages and balance its squad.
The English and Welsh FAs, along with Finland, have withdrawn support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election, following FIFA's scrapped plan to sell tournament stakes and UEFA's criticism of "secret schemes."
Arsenal's initial £70m offer for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães has been rejected, with Newcastle valuing him at £80m. Guimarães met new Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle in Spain, while Newcastle also completed the £26m signing of goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga.
Unilever, owner of brands like Marmite and Dove, announced plans for further price increases in the coming months to offset rising commodity costs, despite reporting strong Q2 sales growth of 5.8% and raising its 2026 outlook. The company's shares climbed over 8% as markets reacted positively to its performance.
Argentine President Javier Milei claims an 'anti-Argentina campaign' criticizing the national football team was financed by the US Democratic party and the governments of Brazil and Mexico. Analysts suggest this narrative distracts from his plummeting popularity and austerity measures, while social media researchers found no evidence of a large-scale coordinated operation.
President Lula da Silva, 80, is running for re-election in Brazil, facing Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the convicted Jair Bolsonaro. The campaign is marked by US tariffs, a tight poll, and corruption allegations against both candidates' families.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva launched his campaign for a fourth term in Sao Paulo, focusing on national sovereignty, increased defense spending, and protecting mineral reserves from foreign control amidst tensions with the US and a close race against Flavio Bolsonaro.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva launched his re-election candidacy for October, emphasizing his health and stamina at a Worker's Party convention in Sao Paulo. He also vowed to boost Brazil's defense industry and protect its rare minerals from foreign interference, amid pressure from the US Trump administration.
Brazilian researchers from CENA-USP developed an isotopic mapping model using 800 Amazonian trees to trace illegal timber, enabling Brazil's Federal Police to identify wood origin with 92% accuracy. This forensic tool, based on stable isotope analysis, aims to combat deforestation and strengthen international timber regulations.
Brazilian researchers at CENA-USP developed an isotopic mapping model using 800 Amazonian trees to trace illegal timber by ruling out 92% of the rainforest. This forensic tool provides Brazil's Federal Police with a tamperproof method to combat deforestation and strengthen international timber trade regulations.
Brazil's Workers’ Party has nominated incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as its presidential candidate for the October election, with Vice President Geraldo Alckmin as his running mate. A coalition of several parties supports the nomination.
Liên đoàn bóng đá Ấn Độ (AIFF) đối mặt với lịch trình chồng chéo giữa FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 và trận giao hữu đắt giá với Brazil, gây ra nghi vấn về việc sử dụng đội hình mạnh nhất và nguy cơ phạt từ FIFA.
Ba chị em ruột người Brazil Zulina (103 tuổi), Zoraide (104 tuổi) và Levita (109 tuổi) được Guinness công nhận kỷ lục tổng 316 tuổi. Họ tiết lộ bí quyết sống thọ là ăn thực phẩm tươi sống, nuôi bằng sữa mẹ và lối sống năng động, đồng thời thu hút sự chú ý của giới khoa học vào nghiên cứu gene lão hóa.
Ravenna FC, an Italian Serie C club, has signed football legend Ronaldinho as a player, a move orchestrated by president Ignazio Cipriani. The signing is part of a broader commercial and sporting project to elevate the club to Serie A and boost Ravenna's global image, despite some fan skepticism.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed his desire for Richarlison to stay despite the striker's uncertain future, after Richarlison scored a late winner in a 2-1 pre-season friendly victory against Chelsea in Sydney.
A US State Department presentation at the Aids 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro featured an AI-generated map of Africa with every country mislabeled, causing a stir. The department took responsibility, citing a hastily changed slide, while OpenAI investigates the watermark.
Eddie Howe has departed as Newcastle United manager after nearly five years, with Matthias Jaissle set to take over. The club is finalizing Jaissle's four-year contract and an £8m compensation for Al-Ahli, while key player Bruno Guimarães's future remains uncertain amid Arsenal transfer links.
Major League Soccer aims to capitalize on World Cup momentum by acquiring veteran international stars like Casemiro, Griezmann, and Lewandowski, while simultaneously facing the challenge of retaining its best young homegrown players who often leave for European clubs, highlighting a strategic tension in the league's growth.
Experts at the Aids 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro warn that US foreign aid cuts, particularly the dissolution of USAID, are hindering global access to new HIV prevention innovations like lenacapavir, jeopardizing efforts to reduce new infections, especially in vulnerable populations.
Neymar, 34, announces retirement from international football after 16 years with Brazil, ending his career as the nation's all-time leading scorer with 80 goals in 130 appearances.
Turkey defeated China 3-0 and Brazil upset Italy 3-2 in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League semi-finals in Macau, advancing to the final.
A seleção brasileira feminina de vôlei venceu a Itália, atual campeã mundial e olímpica, por 3 a 2 e disputará o título inédito da Liga das Nações contra a Turquia. A vitória veio após uma partida emocionante, com as brasileiras superando adversidades e lesões de titulares.
Indigenous leaders on the Brazil-Peru border report their communities are "taken hostage" by organised crime groups involved in drug trafficking, illegal logging, and mining. The Asháninka people, facing severe threats, appealed to the Brazilian government for permanent security presence and protection, warning of disastrous self-defense if the state fails to act.
Brazil's B3 stock exchange has facilitated a 100,000 Brazilian reais loan, secured by 10 tokenized dairy cows from Fazenda Engenho Velho in Paraná. This innovative transaction, structured by Target FIDC and utilizing Cowmed's AI collars, offers livestock farmers new access to credit.
