Carlo Ancelotti has named Neymar in Brazil’s preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, signaling a potential comeback after he missed selections in recent Brazil squads. The move follows Neymar’s recent encouraging performances and sets the stage for an intriguing final-team selection ahead of the tournament.
Construction workers in Davinopolis, Brazil uncovered fossilized bones of a giant dinosaur named Dasosaurus tocantinensis, dating to about 120 million years ago. Roughly 65 feet long, it has a closest relative found in Spain. Scientists say the connection hints at ancient land bridges linking continents, and the fossil may also reveal how these massive animals grew.
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Brazil’s Congress voted to cut former president Jair Bolsonaro’s prison sentence for plotting a coup, overriding President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s veto. The decision arrives ahead of the October presidential election and is expected to weaken Lula’s political leverage while benefiting Bolsonaro and supporters. The legislation may face a court challenge.
Real Madrid defender Éder Militão has undergone surgery for a hamstring problem, a setback that is expected to rule him out of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Spanish reports suggest recovery from this type of procedure can take at least a few months, leaving Brazil without one of its key defenders at a crucial stage.
EaseMyTrip is expanding into Brazil, signing agreements with multiple Brazilian companies to grow its presence across Latin America. With Brazil’s large economy and rising digital travel adoption, the move is designed to help EaseMyTrip understand local needs through partners and tailor travel solutions. The rollout signals a broader push beyond India as demand grows across emerging markets.
Brazil’s antitrust regulator CADE has backed returning its Google news content case to its general superintendence for formal administrative proceedings. The interim chief said the latest probe should reflect how Google’s behavior has evolved since the investigation began in 2019, paving the way for deeper scrutiny of the company’s conduct around news licensing and distribution.
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A fatal crash off Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach killed the pilot when an ultralight aircraft pulling an advertising banner plunged into the sea on Saturday afternoon. Rescue teams launched a search operation to locate wreckage and assess the incident, while authorities work to understand how the crash unfolded near one of Brazil’s best-known coastlines.
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