Brazilians avoid drinking cocktails after authorities confirm methanol poisoning cases

SAO PAULO (AP) -- Friday night was anything but typical at a bar near Paulista Avenue, one of Sao Paulo's busiest areas and a popular destination for tourists. Nearly every table was ordering beer, wine or draft beer but no cocktails. Edilson...

Brazil officials report spike in methanol poisoning

SAO PAULO -- A surge in methanol poisoning cases in Brazil has prompted police investigations, stoked public fear and altered drinking habits in recent days. The Health Ministry said Friday it had confirmed 11 cases tied to alcoholic beverages and...

President Tinubu’s promise to Nigerian youths: From wings to flight paths

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News Evening Standard Meet the Brazilian delivery driver fighting London's pickpocketing crisis... armed with spay paint and a GoPro

A delivery driver attempting to combat London’s growing pickpocketing crisis has warned of potential civil unrest because of “soft laws” and a lack of enforcement by Metropolitan Police officers. Diego Galdino, 32, has begun taking the law into...

Trump considers massive bailout of at least $10 billion for American farmers hurt by his trade war

Washington (CNN) — American farmers are having a tough year, in no small part because of President Donald Trump’s trade war. Now, the White House is gearing up to extend them a multi-billion-dollar bailout, sources tell CNN. Surging costs and...

Indian Left is obsessed with Latin America. Rahul Gandhi’s visit not surprising

Our country’s official Leader of the Opposition has undertaken a trip to Latin America. This is not a continent that we have paid close attention to or which has had an extreme impact on our psyche. However, there have been some exceptions. In...

China’s green strategy redefines Latin America’s global dev. role

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RBI credit reforms: India’s central bank seems concerned about the state of India’s economy

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Italy, Mexico,Spain qualify for the FIFA U-20 round of 16 as Brazil crashes out

Mexico got past already-qualified Morocco to finish second in Group C, while Spain eliminated five-time champions Brazil and booked their place in the knockouts by finishing third in the same section at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025. Iker...

Vikings vs. Browns in London: What to know about the NFL's Week 5 international game

The NFL’s world tour covers five countries and seven weeks this year — two are in the books after September’s passport stampers in Brazil and Ireland. Up next is a Week 5 export in London, where the Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns tangle at...

TRIVIUM Recruits Drummer GREYSON NEKRUTMAN For AFTERSHOCK Festival, Upcoming North American Tour

Florida-based metallers TRIVIUM have recruited Greyson Nekrutman to play drums for the band at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California as well as on "The Ascend Above The Ashes" North American tour. The 23-year-old Nekrutman, who most...

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Meet Carmen Portinho, the pioneering engineer who shaped Brazilian architecture

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Even Erling's impressed! Haaland shares his verdict on Chelsea starlet Estevao after Brazilian teen announced himself to the Premier League with late Liverpool stunner

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Alex Pereira leads touching tribute to Jon Jones' late brother after ex-NFL star's shock death at 39 - as Brazilian claims UFC light heavyweight title

Alex Pereira lead a tribute to Jon Jones' late brother Arthur after clinching the light heavyweight title at UFC 320 in Las Vegas. Pereira reclaimed the title at the T-Mobile Arena by beating Magomed Ankalaev in the main event. The Brazilian star...

Brazilians avoid drinking after methanol poisoning cases

Friday night was anything but typical at a bar near Paulista Avenue, one of Sao Paulo’s busiest areas and a popular destination for tourists. Nearly every table was ordering beer, wine or draft beer but no cocktails. Edilson Trindade, the manager...

‘The best Brazilian fighter to ever exist’: Pros react to Alex Pereira’s quick UFC 320 knockout

Alex Pereira is now a two-time light heavyweight champion. He has won belts in two divisions, with three UFC titles in total as well as three successful title defenses. He has a highlight reel that rivals that of anyone in MMA history.That’s...

Latest Liverpool injury news as fresh worry emerges after Ibrahima Konate update

Ibrahima Konate appeared to suffer with an injury issue against Chelsea(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool were given two fresh injury concerns during their Premier League defeat to Chelsea. The Reds lost 2-1 at Stamford...

Business AFP OPEC+ meets with future oil production hanging in the balance

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