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A building has collapsed in the Brás neighbourhood of São Paulo, Brazil. Brazilian outlets including CNN Brasil are reporting on what is known so far about the accident, with details about victims and the cause still emerging. The incident has drawn wide attention as rescue efforts and information unfold.
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Serasa Experian data shows default in Brazil has reached a record 84.2 million people, according to CNN Brasil. The figure means roughly four in ten adult Brazilians are behind on bills, renewing concern about household finances, high interest rates and the cost of living, and prompting debate over credit access and debt-renegotiation programmes.
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The Itatiaia name is in the news on two fronts in Brazil. The Rio de Janeiro municipality is hosting a cycling competition drawing athletes from five states. Meanwhile the Itatiaia broadcast group is expanding its sports coverage, with CNN Brasil set to transmit the French championship, Europa League and Conference League, while Curitiba beat Montreal in the opening round of an Itatiaia-backed football scouting tournament.
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A humpback whale collided with a fishing boat in the United States, according to footage published by CNN Brasil. The video shows the moment of impact, and the story is circulating widely as viewers react to the striking encounter between the large animal and the vessel. Details about injuries to the whale or damage to the boat have not been confirmed.
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A Fazenda 18, the Brazilian reality show, is holding its fourth roça vote, with CNN Brasil running a poll asking viewers who they want to save from elimination. Fans are actively voting and debating which contestant deserves to stay, making the survival vote one of the show's most talked-about moments this week.
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President Lula is considering a rule that would bar banks from issuing more than one credit card per person in Brazil. The proposal, reported by CNN Brasil, aims to curb consumer debt and the spread of multiple cards that push households into revolving interest payments. The idea has sparked debate over whether such a cap is a proportionate response to Brazil's high household indebtedness.
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Brazilian energy company Raízen has approved measures for an extrajudicial recovery process and convened its shareholders, according to CNN Brasil. The move marks a major step for one of the country's largest ethanol and sugar producers, and attention is focused on what the restructuring will mean for creditors, investors and the company's future operations.
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The ex-husband of art gallery owner Brent Sikkema, who was stabbed to death in Rio de Janeiro, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in the United States. Brazilian outlets including CNN Brasil, UOL, Estadão and Jornal Opção are covering the verdict, which closes a case that drew attention in both Brazil and the US art world. Separately, California's governor has commuted the death sentences of all condemned inmates in the state.
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Palmeiras dominated Bahia and won their latest Brazilian Serie A match, moving to within one point of league leaders Flamengo. CNN Brasil highlighted the team's control of the game as the title race in Brazil tightens, with fans debating whether Palmeiras can overtake Flamengo in the closing stretch of the season.
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Searches for Palmeiras fixtures are picking up in Brazil alongside fresh attention on the club's renowned youth setup. A CNN Brasil report listing the world's best football academies includes five Brazilian clubs, with Palmeiras widely regarded as a standout producer of talent. Fans are tracking the squad's upcoming games as young players continue to feature.
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Belo Horizonte is under a weather alert after days of heat, with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds forecast for Sunday, which also coincides with Brazil's elections. Local outlets including Estado de Minas, Metrópoles and CNN Brasil are publishing updated forecasts, advising residents and voters to prepare for heavy rain and gusty conditions at the polls.
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The Hunger Games franchise returns to Brazilian cinemas this month with 'Sunrise on the Reaping', the longest film in the series at 2h39. Brazilian media are covering its November release, showingtimes in cities like Curitiba, its place in the franchise timeline, and a trailer inspired by fan-made edits. Outlets including Estadão, CNN Brasil and Omelete are guiding audiences on where it fits before watching.
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Brazil's 2026 elections' first round saw voters in Rio de Janeiro still lining up after 7pm, with reports of queues, arrests and problems with electronic voting machines in the state. National coverage is also focused on the second-round campaign, with Flávio Bolsonaro touring all regions of the country while President Lula skipped the North. Outlets including CNN Brasil, Agência Brasil and R7 are following developments closely.