The Latest Breaking News from Brazil

Brazilian authorities were investigating Monday after thousands of far-right supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed the country’s Presidential Palace, Supreme Court, and Senate and Chamber of Deputies in Brasilia on Sunday. Read FRANCE 24's liveblog to review the events as they unfolded.

Supporters of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro have invaded the National Congress Building after months of protests since his election defeat to rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Zinedine Zidane has turned down approaches from Brazil, Portugal and the United States as he would rather wait for the French job to open once Didier Deschamps departs his post

Michel Praddo, from Praia Grande, Brazil, has been dubbed the "Human Satan" due to his addiction to body modification - and now he wants to win a Guinness World Record

Over 200 people attended the vigil on Sunday

The Brazilian, who will cost a reported £18m, becomes the third January signing for the Blues

Vessel that sank with more than 200 transported people onboard is being used to humanise the story of slavery

All week there have been eloquent tributes to the great Brazilian footballer Pele. The news of Pele's death came too late for last week's column but I would like to offer a belated salute, however inadequate, to this man who provided such joy to my generation. Just like Muhammad Ali…

The Manchester City boss recently signed a new deal at the Etihad - inking a two-year extension in November - and has since rejected the opportunity to become new head coach of Brazil

Chelsea transfer news: The Brazilian midfielder became Graham Potter's third signing of the January transfer window on Saturday after completing a move from Vasco da Gama

The display, at the museum in Santos, includes comments about the 1966 World Cup which would upset Three Lions fans - but there is one unlikely hero from the World Cup many will be delighted to see