Brazil — news through its media
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France Bans Social Media for Under-15s, a First in the European Union
The French parliament gave final approval to a law setting a "digital age of majority" at 15, by 243 votes to 2 in the Senate and 279 to 81 in the National Assembly. New accounts will be barred from 1 September 2026 and existing under-15 accounts closed on 1 January 2027, with age verification falling on the platforms. France becomes the first EU country to take the step, following Australia.
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Zelensky Sacks Army Chief Syrsky After a Week of Protests in Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky and appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi in his place, after a week of daily protests in Kyiv triggered by the sacking of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov. It is the biggest military shake-up since the war began, and the first time street pressure has forced a decision on the Ukrainian president.
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Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on a Broad Range of Canadian Goods
Donald Trump signed three proclamations on 20 July imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian autos, alcohol, dairy, wine and cement, with no exemption for goods normally covered by the USMCA — a first since the agreement took effect. The tariffs kick in on 19 August, with talks between Washington and Ottawa still deadlocked.
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El Mayo Zambada, Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder, Sentenced to Life in Prison in the United States
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, 76, co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, was sentenced to life without parole by federal judge Brian Cogan in Brooklyn. He pleaded guilty in August 2025 in exchange for prosecutors dropping the death penalty. His July 2024 capture near El Paso, described as a trap set by a son of 'El Chapo', triggered an internal cartel war still raging two years on.
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani weighs arresting Netanyahu if he attends the UN
Zohran Mamdani, New York's new mayor, says he is weighing whether to have Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrested if he attends the UN General Assembly, citing the ICC warrant. Netanyahu's office calls it a deflection; he vows to travel anyway.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in the US over UK rape and sex-trafficking charges
The divisive misogynist influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US over UK rape and sex-trafficking charges and face extradition. The case reignites global debate over online misogyny, justice and influencer culture.
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2026 World Cup final: Messi's Argentina face Spain in New York
The 2026 World Cup final pits defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi in what may be his farewell, against Spain in New York. The world reads the showdown through national pride, Messi's legacy and footballing identity.
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US Hits Brazil With 25% Tariff, Lula Invokes Reciprocity Law
Washington slaps a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods; Lula's government retaliates via the Reciprocity Law, the Ibovespa falls and industry sounds the alarm. Latin American neighbors watch the trade clash between the Americas' two largest economies.
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Hegseth Orders Annual Testosterone Screening for US Troops
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders annual testosterone screening for US military members over 30, under the banner of a 'High-T Department of War'. The move triggers mockery, analysis and debate over masculinity and military readiness worldwide.
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Trump Drops Strait of Hormuz Toll as Blockade and Strikes on Iran Resume
Washington resumes strikes and a naval blockade of Iranian ports, but Donald Trump abandons his planned 20% toll on cargo through Hormuz after calls from Gulf emirs; Tehran threatens to block other sea lanes, including the Red Sea.
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US: Fatal ICE Shootings Push Trump to Suspend Traffic Stops
After several migrants were shot dead by ICE agents during traffic stops in Maine and Texas, the Trump administration ordered most vehicle stops suspended, while Mexico filed criminal complaints and demanded investigations.
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