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The ambassador of Brazil, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, is pictured in Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Germany on July 18, 2013. (File photo: AFP)

US revokes visa of Brazilian ambassador to Washington

Washington's decision stems from Brasilia's delay in approving a new US ambassador, according to the US official, who said: 'We think the government of Brazil owes us a prompt and positive answer to our request.'

August 5, 2026

Brazil denies visas for US officials seeking election talks

Brazil denies visas for US officials seeking election talks

Brazil denied visas for two US officials who sought to meet with Brazilian election authorities less than three months before a tense presidential vote

July 25, 2026

Pele wore the jersey in the 1958 final against World Cup host country Sweden. (File photo: AFP)

Pele's World Cup jersey fetches $4.9 million at US auction

The blue shirt becomes the second most expensive jersey sold at auction after an anonymous buyer beat out four other bidders at Sotheby's in New York.

July 16, 2026

Fall of giants: Five World Cup exits that left football world stunned

Fall of giants: Five World Cup exits that left football world stunned

Uruguay, Germany, the Netherlands, Brazil, and Portugal — five nations with a combined 11 World Cup titles and over three centuries of tournament pedigree between them — are all out before the quarterfinals

July 8, 2026

Norway stun Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Norway stun Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway sealed a stunning 2-1 upset over Brazil on Sunday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

July 5, 2026

Vinicius earns Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup opener

Vinicius earns Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup opener

Vinicius Junior’s stunning strike earns Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco in their World Cup opener, cancelling out Ismael Saibari’s goal as Carlo Ancelotti’s side avoid defeat but fail to impress.

June 14, 2026

Brazil's Neymar 'recovering well' after injury ahead of World Cup opener

Brazil's Neymar 'recovering well' after injury ahead of World Cup opener

Brazil star Neymar is recovering well from a calf injury and remains in contention for the World Cup, with medical scans showing progress as he continues rehabilitation ahead of the tournament.

June 9, 2026

Zizo of Egypt competes for the ball against Matheus Cunha of Brazil during the international friendly match between Brazil and Egypt at Huntington Bank Field on June 06, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo: AFP)

Brazil down Egypt 2-1 in World Cup warm-up

Brazil open their World Cup Group C campaign against 2022 semi-finalists Morocco on June 13, before further first-round fixtures against Scotland and Haiti.

June 7, 2026

One of two patients with Ebola-like symptoms tests negative in Brazil

One of two patients with Ebola-like symptoms tests negative in Brazil

Two patients who recently arrived in Brazil from African countries have been put in isolation after showing symptoms linked to Ebola, though one later tested negative for the virus.

June 1, 2026

This photo illustration shows the social media platform X (former Twitter) app on a smartphone in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 18, 2024. (Photo: AFP/File)

Brazil orders X to 'immediately' block Grok sexualized deepfakes

Brazilian officials say X must "immediately implement appropriate measures to prevent the production, using Grok, of sexualized or eroticized content of children and adolescents, as well as adults who have not given their consent."

February 12, 2026