- 2d ago
US State Department apologizes for AI-generated map that misplaced Nigeria, Ivory Coast at AIDS summit
A US presentation at the AIDS conference in Rio misplaced Nigeria in the Sahara and Ivory Coast in the south. The State Department blamed a last-minute slide change and called it a 'regrettable error'.
- 5d ago
Rio Tinto half-year profit rises 43% on copper strength, AI demand
The miner reported underlying earnings of $6.85 billion, beating estimates, and flagged booming demand from AI data centres as a driver for copper, lithium and aluminium.
- 6d ago
UNAIDS warns HIV epidemic could resurge as global funding drops 18% to $7.3 billion, lowest in two decades
Global HIV funding fell 18% to $7.3 billion in 2025, the lowest level in nearly two decades, driven largely by US cuts, UNAIDS said at the International AIDS Conference in Brazil. The agency warned that without renewed commitment, the epidemic could resurge, with 1.2 million new infections last year and prevention programs collapsing in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Jul 26
Cuban president accuses US of 'genocide' at July 26 rally; Raúl Castro conspicuously absent
President Miguel Diaz-Canel delivered a fiery speech in Pinar del Rio, accusing the Trump administration of 'political genocide' through an oil embargo and sanctions that have paralysed the island.
- Jul 26
MSF demands $40 per-person price for HIV prevention injection as World AIDS Conference opens in Rio
The charity says Gilead charges $28,000 a year for the same drug in the US, making it unaffordable for lower-income countries. The week-long World AIDS Conference starts today in Rio de Janeiro.
- Jul 21
US aid cuts shut 1,700 HIV clinics, 77,000 fewer children on treatment, studies find
Two studies presented at the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro reveal the toll of last year's PEPFAR funding cuts: 1,700 clinics closed, 16,000 health workers laid off, and a 14% drop in children receiving US-backed treatment.
- Jul 16
Brazil threatens reciprocal tariffs as US imposes 25% levy on most imports, Rubio accuses Lula of bad faith
The US will impose a 25% tariff on most Brazilian goods from July 22, exempting coffee, beef, oranges and aircraft parts. Brazil's government called the move politically motivated and said it will invoke its reciprocity law and approach the WTO.
- Jul 11
Flamengo edges Benfica 2-1 in heated Troféu do Algarve as Wallace Yan settles a tense friendly
A late goal by substitute Wallace Yan secured a 2-1 win for Flamengo over Benfica at the Estádio do Algarve on Saturday, after a first-half penalty from Pavlidis had levelled an earlier strike by Samuel Lino.
- Jul 11
Spain U19 wins record tenth European title with 2-0 final win over Germany, completing a tournament without conceding a single goal
Goals from Hugo López and Mario Rivas gave Spain a 2-0 victory over Germany at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, Wales, securing their tenth U19 European Championship and a clean-sheet record across the entire tournament.
- Jul 9
Tamberi announces surprise return at Diamond League after 299 days
Italian high jump champion Gianmarco Tamberi will make a surprise return to competition at the Diamond League meeting in Monte Carlo on July 10, ending a 299-day absence.
- Jul 5
Haaland double sends Norway past Brazil 2-1 as Neymar announces international retirement
Erling Haaland scored twice late to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Brazil in the World Cup round of 16, sending the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990. Neymar, who scored a consolation penalty, announced his international retirement after the match.
- Jul 3
Brazil Supreme Court extends Jair Bolsonaro's house arrest on health grounds, orders weapons seized
Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled the former president's home confinement remains warranted due to his age and medical history, despite the expiry of the initial 90-day term and a recent firearm incident.
- Jul 3
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome retires at 41 after career-ending training crash
The British cyclist, winner of four Tour de France titles among seven Grand Tour victories, confirmed his retirement on Friday, three days before the 2026 Tour begins, citing the severe injuries from an August 2025 training crash.
- Jun 30
Gabriel Martinelli scores deep in injury time as Brazil edge Japan 2-1 to reach World Cup round of 16
Gabriel Martinelli scored in the sixth minute of injury time to give five-time champion Brazil a 2-1 victory over Japan in the World Cup round of 32, ending the Samurai Blue’s hopes of a first-ever knockout win.
- Jun 29
Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Paraguay eliminated four-time champions Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, advancing to the World Cup round of 16 and prompting a national holiday.
- Jun 27
Völler confident Germany will ‘give everything’ against Paraguay in World Cup knockout opener
DFB Sportdirektor Rudi Völler struck an optimistic tone on Saturday, promising that the German team will leave nothing on the pitch when they face Paraguay in the round of 16 on Monday night.
- Jun 27
Rod Stewart, Cyndi Lauper, and Xutos & Pontapés lead Rock in Rio Lisboa's 'Day of Legends'
The first day of Rock in Rio Lisboa's second weekend brings together Rod Stewart, Cyndi Lauper, and 4 Non Blondes, drawing fans from across Portugal and beyond.
- Jun 26
Israel and Lebanon sign framework peace deal but Hezbollah immediately rejects it and new airstrike hits south
A 14-point framework agreement signed in Washington aims to end decades of conflict between Israel and Lebanon, but Hezbollah’s immediate rejection and a fresh Israeli airstrike on Saturday underscore the fragile path ahead.
- Jun 22
Thiago Silva returns to Fluminense four months after leaving for Porto
The 41-year-old Brazilian defender rejoins his boyhood club on a contract until December 2026, six months after departing for FC Porto where he won the Portuguese league.
- Jun 22
Alex Schwazer tests positive for EPO for the third time, says he is innocent but too tired to fight another doping ban
German anti-doping authorities have suspended the former Olympic champion after finding EPO in his urine and blood. Schwazer immediately declared his innocence but said he no longer has the strength to defend himself.
