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World Bank to lend $500 million to help Brazil meet climate goals

The World Bank´s board of directors approved late on Thursday a $500 million project in Brazil to expand sustainability-linked finance and strengthen the private sector’s capacity to access carbon credit markets and help the country curb deforestation.

Reuters

The 10 players who caught our eye at the World Cup

From Musiala to Aboubakar to Amrabat, here are the 10 players that impressed us most at this World Cup.

Al Jazeera

Brazil's Lula taps 16 ministers ahead of inauguration

Brazil’s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has appointed 16 ministers just over a week before he takes office

The Independent UK

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Brazil's incoming finance chief Haddad names ministry officials

Brazil's incoming Finance Minister Fernando Haddad on Thursday announced a fresh batch of officials to lead the economic team of President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government.

Reuters

Newly elected GOP congressman faces questions about claims his family fled the Holocaust

‘There’s no sign of Jewish and/or Ukrainian heritage and no indication of name changes along the way,’ genealogist says

The Independent UK

Criminal, ethics probes sought over background of Rep.-elect George Santos

Republican Rep.-elect George Santos says he will address questions about his biography and business background next week.

Roll Call

Lula to appoint Prates as Petrobras CEO, aide says

Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will appoint Senator Jean Paul Prates of his Workers Party to be the next chief executive of state-run oil company Petrobras, a member of his transition team said on Thursday.

Reuters

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Latin America's 'pink tide' may have hit its high-water mark

Dramatic elections in Brazil, Chile and Colombia brought leftist governments into power across much of Latin America in 2022, capping the region's second "pink tide" in two decades.

Reuters

Argentina Only No. 2 in New FIFA Rankings Led by Brazil

Winning the World Cup was not enough to lift Argentina atop the FIFA world rankings with Brazil keeping the No. 1 position on Thursday. Brazil was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Croatia but built enough rankings points from results over recent years that feed into FIFA’s calculation. Argentina moved up…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Argentina still trail Brazil in Fifa rankings despite World Cup win

Argentina have moved into second spot after triumphing in Qatar

The Independent UK

Argentina World Cup win not enough to knock Brazil off top of FIFA rankings

England stay fifth as Wales drop to 28th and their lowest position for over seven years.

The Independent UK

Autosport 2022 Top 50: #5 George Russell

4th in Formula 1 World Championship

Autosport

Pele to stay in hospital in Brazil over Christmas for cancer treatment

Doctors treating the Brazilian football legend Pele on Thursday said the 82-year-old would stay in hospital over Christmas for treat to his worsening cancer.

Radio France Internationale

Nurses: attracting more men to the profession could help with talent shortage

Seldom has the state of the NHS workforce been more in the public consciousness. A global survey of nurses undertaken by the consultancy firm McKinsey in the summer of 2022 highlighted the perilous state of the sector. The survey, which was conducted in France, Singapore, Japan, the US, Australia, Brazil…

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The Independent UK

Pele’s cancer has progressed, says hospital treating Brazil great

Pele has been in hospital since November 29.

Football London

Who is Andrey Santos? - Todd Boehly close to sealing £20m wonderkid Chelsea January transfer

Chelsea are said to be on the verge of signing Vasco de Gama midfielder Andrey Santos, as football.london takes a look at the footballing career of the Brazilian thus far

Daily Mirror

Pele health update issued as doctors say Brazil legend's cancer 'worsening'

Brazil legend Pele is being treated as he battles colon cancer and an update on his condition has been released as he prepares to spend Christmas in hospital

The Independent UK

Rep.-elect George Santos silent amid questions about resume

A Republican who won a seat in the U.S. House in the November election is under pressure to explain himself amid evidence he fabricated parts of his life story

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The Independent UK

Pele to spend Christmas in hospital as cancer advances

Reports earlier this month said the former Brazil footballer had moved to palliative care

Reuters

Brazil's Congress passes bill to raise spending cap for welfare program

Brazil's Congress late on Wednesday gave its final approval to a constitutional amendment increasing the government spending cap to maintain welfare payouts to poor families next year, a centerpiece campaign pledge by the country's incoming president.

Daily Mirror

Brazil to pay homage to Lionel Messi in unprecedented move from Argentina's rivals

Lionel Messi captained Argentina to their first World Cup title since 1986 and bitter rivals Brazil are set to honour the Paris Saint-Germain superstar for his historic achievement

Sports Illustrated

What the 2026 World Cup in North America Will Look Like

With the 2022 World Cup completed, focus turns to the expanded edition coming to the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Here’s what to expect based on what we currently know.

France 24

Lula's comeback: The fight to reunite Brazil

In this special edition of Inside the Americas, we head to Brazil, where Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set to return to office as president for the third time. But while Lula may be back, the country he's set to govern is far from united behind him.

Daily Mirror

Wolves to sign Matheus Cunha in £40million transfer in major Premier League gamble

The Premier League's bottom side are splashing the cash to bring Atletico Madrid striker Matheus Cunha to Molineux, and will spend £40million on him regardless of their status as a Premier League or Championship club in 2023

Football London

Ronaldo makes bold Gabriel Martinelli prediction as Arsenal star set for contract extension

Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario has made a bold claim about his compatriot Gabriel Martinelli as the Arsenal star looks set to sign a contract extension at Emirates Stadium

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