Madrid defeated Racing in a crushing victory within less than half an hour of play, driven by Diomande's outstanding performance. The Mourinho-led team, growing more cohesive, displayed an intense offensive presence and a solid defense against a rival that arrived with enthusiasm but lacked defensive preparation.
The Minister of Transport faces his last major political battle after the second fatal accident in nine months on a high-speed line, triggering a crisis of confidence and intense pressure on his management.
The Urda rail accident has left 69 victims, whose individual stories, revealed through the identification process, illustrate family pain and the loss of human identities. This report captures the voices of families and the circumstances of the incident, without inventing data or causes.
The judge has ordered the company contracted by ADIF and RENFE to accelerate search activities at the site of the rail failure, increase the number of workers, and work overnight to facilitate progress in rescue tasks and damage assessment.
At the Cloud 9 event of the World Surf League (WSL), held in the Philippines, Luana Silva advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating the Hawaiian Bettylou Sakura Johnson. In the men's division, Ítalo Ferreira and Miguel Pupo were eliminated in the round of 16, leaving Brazilian athletes with mixed results in the fight for the world title. The next event will be at Pipeline in Hawaii.
The National Sanitary Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has authorized the registration of five injectable pens containing the active ingredients semaglutide and liraglutide, intended for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. These medications, produced by Indian laboratories and registered by Brazilian companies, belong to the class of GLP-1 receptor agonists, which act on blood glucose control and the feeling of satiety. The approval opens space for greater access to advanced treatments, especially within the context of the SUS health policy.
After 15 consecutive victories in 44 days, the Brazilian-Canadian pair Luisa Stefani and Gabriela Dabrowski was defeated in the final of the WTA 500 in Tokyo by the Italian duo Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani, 2 sets to 0, in a match lasting just one hour. The partnership, which has already won events in São Paulo, Beijing, and Wuhan, maintains its position as world No. 1 in the WTA Finals, to be held in Indian Wells.
The National Museum in Rio de Janeiro received a personal item from Ialorixá Mother Bernadete, the leader of the Pitanga de Palmares quilombola community, who was assassinated in 2023. The donation, made by professor Jurandy Pacífico dos Santos, son of the leader, took place during the Dialogues of Reconstruction, an event focused on quilombola memories, knowledge, and heritage. The white dress with blue details symbolizes not only an object, but an ancestral heritage and the struggle of a woman who dedicated 72 years to preserving quilombola identity.
U.S. voters will vote on Wednesday (3) to elect 435 members of the House of Representatives and 35 seats in the Senate, as well as governors in 36 states. The outcome directly influences the future of Donald Trump in the White House, as a Democratic victory could secure a majority in Congress, generating political repercussions in Brazil. President Trump's disapproval has reached 61%, with rising living costs and criticism of foreign policy, especially the war against Iran.
With just one week left until the Enem 2026, over five million candidates will be preparing for the exams. The exam will be administered over two days, with tests in languages, humanities, natural sciences, and mathematics. The Inep details the official schedules, required documents, and access rules. Candidates with disabilities or needing extra time will have special conditions for taking the exam.
The 3080 Mega-Sena draw, held on Sunday (1st), had no bets with all six correct numbers. The prize has accumulated and will be R$ 46 million for the next draw on Wednesday (4th). The drawn numbers were 13, 17, 28, 29, 39 and 58. Twenty-nine bets matched five numbers and will each receive R$ 38,878. The quadra had 3,133 winners, each receiving R$ 514.
The 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) concluded in Yerevan, Armenia, with the strategic participation of Brazil in decisions that accelerate and expand global actions to combat the biodiversity crisis. The final document, called 'The Yerevan Path', establishes new commitments, including advances in financing, monitoring, and the inclusion of indigenous peoples and local communities. Despite progress, issues such as financing volume and subsidy reform remain partially unresolved.
Petrobras announced on Sunday (1st) a 7.2% average price increase for aviation kerosene (QAV) sold to distributors, equivalent to R$ 0.45 per liter compared to the previous month. The increase occurs amid international fuel price fluctuations driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and reduced refining capacity in Russia and Ukraine. Price adjustments in Brazil are monthly, while abroad they occur daily. The state-owned company emphasizes that it follows a contractual parametric formula that mitigates short-term market fluctuations, resulting in more moderate price changes than in the international market.
The Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship (MDHC) recorded 189 reports of political violence during this year's electoral period, with the highest volume concentrated on voting days. The number is four times higher than in September and includes reports submitted through various channels, including parliamentarians and government agencies. All reports were forwarded to security and human rights defense institutions.
A century-old paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec has been indefinitely closed due to a 50% U.S. tariff on its products, resulting in hundreds of job losses and raising concerns about the impact of American trade policies on Canadian communities.
Amid growing concerns over an impending AI market collapse, a network of obscure data centre firms is drawing attention for holding tens of billions of pounds in debt. While the sector remains central to AI infrastructure, rising financial risks in these operations have sparked warnings about potential instability in the broader AI ecosystem.
Ruchira Ranasingha, a 50-year-old Sri Lankan, has been stranded in the Cook Islands since 2023. Despite repeated attempts, she has not secured a transit visa to return to her home country. Her case highlights growing concerns about visa regulations and the challenges faced by individuals in remote locations.
Ukrainians who survived years of occupation in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky describe harrowing experiences, including crossing minefields in search of food. The BBC reports on the testimonies of evacuees, highlighting the extreme conditions and human cost of living in frontline areas under Russian control.
Serbia's Aleksandar Vučiċ suffered a decisive electoral defeat last weekend, echoing the political collapse of Hungary's Viktor Orbán. The similarity in outcomes has sparked debate over the patterns of democratic erosion and populist governance in Eastern Europe. While the BBC reports the parallel, it does not provide specific details on vote counts, dates, or structural causes behind the outcomes.
