The Latest Breaking News from Brazil

In a bid to slow down deforestation in the Amazon, Brazil will provide financial support to municipalities that have reduced deforestation rates the most

At the latest meeting in South Africa of BRICS — a grouping of the world economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — Russian President Vladimir Putin was a no-show.

Manchester United winger Antony was dropped by Brazil following accusations of physical aggression towards a former girlfriend.

Brazil confirmed Antony had been withdrawn from the squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru following the allegations

Brazil drops Antony from WC qualifiers squad after domestic abuse allegations. Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus called up as replacement. Brazilian football confederation said Antony's removal was to protect him, alleged victim, and national team. Antony denies accusations, says relationship was "tumultuous" but never physically attacked her.

The Manchester United winger has insisted he is “innocent of the accusations” made against him by his former girlfriend

Antony signed for United from Ajax in an £85.5million deal during September 2022.

Manchester United are under pressure to drop Antony after Brazil released the the forward from their squad over serious allegations made by his former girlfriend

Danelo Cavalcante was sentenced to life behind bars for the April 2021 murder of Deborah Brandao. He broke free from jail days later, sparking an ongoing manhunt, Faiza Saqib reports