A talipot palm, imported from South Asia in the 1960s, has bloomed in Rio de Janeiro. This palm, one of the largest in the world, flowers only once in its lifetime, after which it naturally dies.
Brazil plans to seek US assistance in combating organized crime and arms trafficking as part of trade negotiations. Investigations have uncovered money laundering through investment funds in Delaware and illegal arms exports from the US.
The governor of Rio de Janeiro called the deadliest police raid in Brazilian history a success, even though none of the 117 killed were among the 69 suspects. The raid did not arrest or kill gang leaders.
The US administration sold 20 sniper rifles to the BOPE unit in Rio de Janeiro, despite warnings from diplomats. This unit was involved in a raid that killed 121 people.
Preparations for COP30 in Brazil are under threat due to bloody police raids in Rio de Janeiro and rising tensions around Venezuela. President Lula da Silva is forced to respond to internal instability, which overshadows his plans to demonstrate the country's efforts in combating climate change.
The deadliest police operation in Brazil's history has claimed the lives of at least 132 people. The raids targeted the large drug trafficking group Comando Vermelho.
In Rio de Janeiro, police conducted an operation against the Comando Vermelho gang, during which four law enforcement officers were killed. Drug lords used drones and grenades, leading to disruptions in the work of hospitals, schools, and transport.
More than 2,500 police officers conducted an operation against drug cartels in Rio de Janeiro, resulting in the deaths of at least 60 people, including two police officers. Drug traffickers used FPV drones for the first time to drop explosives on law enforcement officers.
In Rio de Janeiro, at least 20 people, including two police officers, have died during a large-scale operation against organized crime. This event occurred just days before international events related to the global climate summit COP30.
Thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets in all 26 states and the federal district to protest against the possible pardon of Jair Bolsonaro and his allies. The protests intensified after the lower house of parliament passed an amendment that makes it more difficult to arrest deputies, and a bill for Bolsonaro's amnesty.
The Ukrainian rhythmic gymnastics team won a gold medal in group exercises at the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro. This is Ukraine's second-ever "gold" in group exercises at world championships, as well as the first medal in 10 years in ribbon exercises.
Taisiia Onofriichuk took 4th place at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, losing to the bronze medalist by 0. 55 points. Daria Varfolomeev won gold, and Stiliana Nikolova won silver.
Vladimir Putin is holding numerous telephone conversations with world leaders. This is happening against the backdrop of Donald Trump's meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders.
Ukraine's rhythmic gymnastics team, consisting of eight athletes, has departed for the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro. Among them are two debutantes at the senior world championship.
Taisiia Onofriichuk won four medals at the World Challenge Cup stage in Romania, including two golds. She will conclude the competitive year at the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro.
Austrian extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner died on July 17 in Italy during a paragliding flight. The 56-year-old athlete lost control and crashed into a hotel complex's swimming pool, which led to cardiac arrest.
The world's most influential finance ministers are gathering for the second time this year in South Africa for a G20 meeting, which the US Treasury Secretary will again miss. This comes amid the trade war unleashed by US President Donald Trump and his criticism of the BRICS countries.
Putin did not attend the BRICS summit in Brazil due to the ICC warrant, and Xi Jinping did not visit the event. Andriy Kovalenko stated that BRICS did not become an anti-Western axis, and Russia is a ballast in this coalition.
BRICS countries reacted to Donald Trump's threats to impose 10% tariffs on countries that join "anti-American policies. " South Africa and China deny anti-American sentiments, and Malaysia joins BRICS, emphasizing an independent foreign policy.
Donald Trump announced the introduction of an additional 10% tariffs on countries that join BRICS' "anti-American policies. " This announcement came amid the BRICS summit in Brazil, where the group criticized US tariff policies.
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will not attend the BRICS summit in Brazil on July 6, indicating a loss of interest in the organization. Putin has an arrest warrant from the ICC, and Xi Jinping allegedly has a "scheduling conflict."
The BRICS summit on July 6-7 in Rio de Janeiro will discuss the settlement of the situation in Ukraine. Russian President Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will not participate in the event.
The issue of resolving the Ukrainian crisis will be raised at the BRICS summit on July 6-7 in Rio. Also, the President of Brazil visited the parade in Moscow with a "peace plan".
Brazilian police prevented a terrorist attack at Lady Gaga's free concert in Rio de Janeiro. The singer thanked the fans, but did not mention the threat of an explosion.
Brazilian police thwarted Lady Gaga fans' plans to bomb Copacabana beach. Suspects who spread hatred and radicalized teenagers have been detained.
Rio authorities paid for the pop star's biggest concert on Copacabana beach. It is expected to bring $100 million to the city's economy.
Shakira has again canceled a concert of the "Women Don't Cry Anymore" tour in the Dominican Republic due to operational problems. This is the singer's fifth canceled performance.
Cities around the world are preparing to celebrate the New Year with unique traditions and large-scale shows. From the first fireworks display in New Zealand to the last celebration in American Samoa in 24 hours.
A Rio de Janeiro court has ruled that Adele's song “Million Years Ago” plagiarized the samba “Mulheres” by Toninho Geraes. Sony and Universal have to remove the track from all platforms under the threat of a $8000 fine.
The Ukrainian national team won 9 medals at the World Junior Diving Championships in Rio de Janeiro. Ukrainian athletes won 2 Gold, 2 silver and 5 Bronze awards, becoming leaders among 42 countries.
