The latest local news from Rio de Janeiro, in English.
Influencers need to be clearer about what constitutes advertising, and online retailers need to be more transparent about their pricing. These are among the new EU proposals on “digital fairness”.
BusinessRussian artistic swimmer Maria Shurochkina, a two-time Olympic gold medallist, is being treated for life-threatening injuries after a fire broke out in her apartment. The 31-year-old’s clothes reportedly caught fire while she was filling the stove.
SportsHe has been hailed as a savior of democracy and praised by the environmental movement. On the other hand, Lula da Silva is accused of corruption and criticized for pushing to expand oil drilling. Many challenges lie ahead for the newly elected president, who unexpectedly defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in the election. Many votes were cast against Bolsonaro rather than for Lula, says Professor Andrés Rivarola.
World politicsHe has been hailed as a savior of democracy and praised by the environmental movement. On the other hand, Lula da Silva is accused of corruption and criticized for pushing for oil drilling. The newly elected president faces many challenges after unexpectedly defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in the election. Many votes were a vote against Bolsonaro rather than a vote for Lula, says Professor Andrés Rivarola.
World politicsSeveral players in the Brazilian football club Flamengo were ambushed on a motorway in Rio de Janeiro. A number of shots were fired at one of the bulletproof cars that the players were riding in.
FootballBrazilian police foiled a bomb attack planned in connection with Lady Gaga's historic concert. The police have arrested two people suspected of being behind the deed.
MusicThe American swimming star Gretchen Walsh has struck again on Sarah Sjöström's old world record limit – twice. Walsh is now the first woman in history to swim under 55 seconds on 100 meters butterfly.
SportsOver two million fans were on site when Lady Gaga held a free concert on Copacabana's beach in Rio. Brazil, I have missed you so much, said the star to the cheering masses.
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