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Snap Ramps Up International Expansion Capitalizing On Cleaner Image

Snap Inc (NYSE:SNAP) sped up its global expansion from Mexico to Japan through tie-ups with wireless carriers and highlighting its popular augmented reality features, Reuters reports. Snap remained largely unscathed by global governments and regulators and has developed a playbook for attracting users in new markets that plays up the appeal of…

Benzinga

Latin America, Asia, latest to get hit with omicron surge

In Costa Rica, election officials are encouraging those infected with the coronavirus to skip voting in upcoming national elections

The Independent UK

Elza Soares: samba’s greatest star epitomised the vivacious spirit of Brazil

The singer’s melodic, growling voice was a marvel – and she overcame great hardship in order to put it to astonishing use

The Guardian - UK

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Brazil legend Pele discharged from hospital again after treatment for tumours

Brazil football legend Pele was discharged from hospital in Sao Paulo on Thursday for the second time in less than a month after undergoing two days of treatment for cancer

Daily Mirror

Bolsonaro cuts short Guyana trip after mother dies

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro cut short his first official visit to neighbouring Guyana on Friday after his mother died, meaning talks on a planned South American energy alliance would be postponed.

Reuters

Another old drug is being tried vs. COVID-19, and might actually help

In the first few weeks of the pandemic, when physicians were grappling with the unknown like everyone else, psychiatrist Angela Reiersen recalled that an old drug in her field, called fluvoxamine, affected the body in ways that went beyond improving mental health.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Lula could win Brazil's October election in first round - poll

Former leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is pulling ahead of his likely rival, far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, and could win outright in the first-round of Brazil's October election, a new poll shows.

Reuters

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Brazilian singer Elza Soares dies at 91, was samba icon

Singer Elza Soares, one of Brazil’s most beloved music icons, died Thursday in her Rio de Janeiro home, her family announced on social media. She was 91 and died of natural causes.

Tribune News Service

Covid live: Ireland to lift almost all curbs from 6am on Saturday; France reports 400,851 new cases — as it happened

Ireland’s premier Micheál Martin says ‘we have weathered the Omicron storm’; France reports 400,851 daily cases and 233 Covid-linked hospital deaths

The Guardian - UK

Elza Soares, one of Brazil’s greatest ever singers, dies at 91

Loss of much-loved samba star prompts outpouring of tributes and praise as six-decade career ends

The Guardian - UK

Defeating the odds

During the 49th International Emmy Awards -- held in New York City and broadcast around the globe last November -- there was surprise mixed with excitement on the face of Pailin Wedel, a Thai-American director whose film Hope Frozen: A Quest To Live Twice won the Best Documentary category. The…

Bangkok Post

Arthur's new Juventus status leaves Arsenal treading a fine line in transfer pursuit

The Brazilian midfielder appears to have played his way back into Massimiliano Allegri's plans in Turin which could in turn spell both good and bad news for the Gunners

Daily Mirror

Jair Bolsonaro's administration is hurting the lives of LGBTQ+ sex workers in Brazil

Brazil has achieved accomplishments related to the rights and visibility of marginalized communities in the last two decades — from social innovations to educational change. However, LGBTQ+ sex workers of all genders are facing stigmatization and discrimination.

The Conversation

Sought-after Leeds United duo Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha set for direct competition in summer

Leeds United pair Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips are likely to be involved in a prospective friendly match between Brazil and England in June

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‘Gold in the sea’: Brazil’s booming fish bladder trade

Amazon fishers are cashing in on a booming maw industry fuelled by Chinese demand, but the threat of overfishing looms.

The Independent UK

Robinho’s nine-year rape sentence upheld by Italian court

The former Brazil international now risks being arrested if he travels abroad to a country that has an extradition agreement with Italy

Leeds Live

Marcelo Bielsa makes Raphinha transfer admission as Leeds United contract talks continue

Raphinha's Leeds United contract expires in 2024 and while Marcelo Bielsa admits the world's best clubs are watching him there is progress on a new contract for the Brazilian

The Guardian - UK

France to ease restrictions; Austrian parliament approves mandatory vaccination – as it happened

French PM says from February work from home guidance will be changed and nightclubs reopen; Austria will have Europe’s first universal jabs mandate

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The Independent UK

Biden names major Democratic donors as UK, Brazil envoys

President Joe Biden is announcing his nominating prominent Democratic fundraiser Jane Hartley to serve as ambassador to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland

Reuters

Lula says reducing poverty is Brazil's priority, not fiscal containment

Former leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is leading polls ahead of the October election, said on Wednesday that reducing poverty and inequality must be Brazil's priority over fiscal discipline.

Reuters

Rio police occupy favelas in new push to combat gangs

Hundreds of heavily-armed police occupied the Jacarezinho neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday morning in a renewed effort to bring security and public services to "favela" slums dominated by gangs of drug dealers, authorities said.

Daily Mirror

Newcastle urged to beat Arsenal to Diego Costa transfer amid latest rumours

The former Chelsea striker is currently a free agent after terminating his contract with Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro this month, meaning the Magpies are one of the clubs linked with a move

Wales Online

Virgin Atlantic confirms key links to Brazil destinations after agreeing flight deal

Customers booking are now able to travel from Heathrow directly to São Paulo - as well as connecting onwards onto 12 domestic airports

Daily Mirror

Man Utd transfer round-up: Ralf Rangnick suffers double setback as Barcelona eye Telles

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Aston Villa's John McGinn and Brazilian wonderkid Endrick in the near future... but have been dealt a blow in both pursuits

The Guardian - UK

Czech Republic scraps mandatory jabs as daily cases hit new high; record cases in Bulgaria – as it happened

Czech government scraps decree to avoid ‘deepening fissures’ in country; Bulgaria reports highest daily tally of pandemic with 11,181 infections

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