politicsAug 15, 2026
Lula holds slim lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election
A new poll shows Lula leading Bolsonaro, but the gap has closed ahead of Brazil's high-stakes presidential election.
Al Jazeera
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entertainmentAug 14, 2026Ian Crafford, Editor of ‘Hope and Glory,’ ‘Field of Dreams,’ Dies at 82
Ian Crafford, who edited notable films including John Boorman’s “Hope and Glory” and “Field of Dreams,” died July 22 of cancer at his home in Brazil. He was 82. Born in Hemel Hempstead, U.K., Crafford started working at…
Variety- businessAug 14, 2026
Lula’s Lead Over Bolsonaro Narrows in Brazil Election Poll
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s lead over right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro narrowed ahead of Brazil’s October presidential election, according to a new poll published Friday.
Bloomberg - politicsAug 14, 2026
Lula's lead over Bolsonaro narrows ahead of Brazil election, poll shows
SAO PAULO, Aug 14 - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva continues to lead Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, although the right-wing challenger has narrowed the gap with the leftist incumbent ahead of October's election…
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entertainmentAug 14, 2026Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Gets Mexico’s Approval, Leaving States’ Lawsuit as the Only Barrier Left
Paramount announced Friday that it has won approval from Mexico’s competition authority for its merger with Warner Bros., leaving only 12 state attorneys general standing in the way of closing the deal. In a statement, P…
Variety
worldAug 14, 2026What’s On in Greater Recife This Weekend: Forró, Circus and Ciranda
A free Raí Saia Rodada forró DVD taping in Olinda, the free 15th Recife Circus Festival, the Expo Preta fair with its ciranda opening, a Monja Coen talk and theater across the city. Here is what's on in Recife this weeke…
Rio Times
worldAug 14, 2026What’s On in Rio This Weekend: Kafka, Singles’ Parties and Free Fun
A Caio Blat play, Singles' Day parties, a free Brazilian street festival and Roberto Carlos at the arena. Here is your guide to what's on in Rio this weekend, 15-16 August 2026, with dates, venues and prices. The post Wh…
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worldAug 14, 2026Léo Santana Lights Up Salvador’s Pagobinho as Samba Fills the Weekend
From a beachside Pagobinho party with Léo Santana to a tenth-birthday samba roda, here is your verified guide to Salvador's samba-filled weekend of 15–16 August 2026. The post Léo Santana Lights Up Salvador’s Pagobinho a…
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worldAug 14, 2026Viva Perifa Brings a Giant Street Mural to a Salvador Public School
The community art project Viva Perifa is in Salvador for the first time, turning a Sussuarana public school into grassroots Bahian street art from August to November 2026. The post Viva Perifa Brings a Giant Street Mural…
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worldAug 14, 2026This Week in Bogotá: Concerts, Free Festivals and Earthquake Benefits
A long holiday weekend, two earthquake benefit concerts, Morat at Movistar Arena and a city-wide free festival. Here is your guide to what's on in Bogotá from 14 to 19 August 2026, with dates, venues and prices. The post…
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worldAug 14, 2026Tecate Comuna 2026 in Puebla: Lineup, Date and Tickets
Caifanes, The Flaming Lips and The Mars Volta headline Tecate Comuna 2026 at Foro Cholula on Saturday 28 November. Here is the lineup, ticket prices and how to buy. The post Tecate Comuna 2026 in Puebla: Lineup, Date and…
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worldAug 14, 2026Edu Falaschi Brings His Angra-Era Classics to Curitiba, With Phantom Star Opening
The former Angra frontman brings his Mi'raj & The Legacy Tour to Stage Garden in Curitiba on Sunday 16 August 2026, with local band Phantom Star opening. Here is the date, venue, setlist and how much tickets cost. The po…
Rio Times
worldAug 14, 2026Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse artworks worth millions
Italian authorities recovered three artworks by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse worth millions of euros that were stolen earlier this year from a private museum near the northern city of Parma, police said on Friday. A state…
South China Morning Post
worldAug 14, 2026The 9th Tempero Bahia Festival Turns Salvador Into a Bahian Feast
The 9th Tempero Bahia festival turns Salvador and coastal Bahia into an eleven-day celebration of Bahian cooking from 17 to 27 September 2026. Here is how food-loving expats and travelers can join the feast. The post The…
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worldAug 14, 2026Banorte ÉPICO 2026: Monterrey’s Two-Day Gastronomic Festival
Banorte ÉPICO returns to Monterrey for a second edition on 2–3 October 2026. Here is what the gastronomic festival is, where it happens and how tickets work. The post Banorte ÉPICO 2026: Monterrey’s Two-Day Gastronomic F…
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worldAug 14, 2026Puebla Restaurants: Where to Eat for Every Craving in 2026
Four Puebla restaurants worth knowing, from a landmark mole house to street-corner tacos al pastor, with neighborhoods, what to order and what you will pay. The post Puebla Restaurants: Where to Eat for Every Craving in…
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worldAug 14, 2026Stephen Bear jailed over sex offender breaches
The TV personality posted in Brazil "the police will not be able to catch" him, a court hears.
BBC
politicsAug 14, 2026Pixbet Accused of Using Tax IDs of 549 Dead People, Federal Police Say
Brazil's Federal Police say betting brand Pixbet used the tax IDs of 549 deceased people to disguise illegal money transfers abroad, prompting raids and an asset freeze. The post Pixbet Accused of Using Tax IDs of 549 De…
Rio Times
politicsAug 14, 2026Affiliation Fraud at Brazil’s TSE Ensnares Lula and Bolsonaro
Forged party sign-ups using real personal data have dragged in Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, pushing Brazil's electoral court to freeze new memberships days before the candidate deadline. The post Affiliation Fraud at Brazi…
Rio Times
politicsAug 14, 2026Sem Refino: Federal Police Search Ex-Governor Cláudio Castro Again in Rio Fuel-Fraud Case
Brazil's Federal Police launched a second phase of Operation Sem Refino, again searching former Rio governor Cláudio Castro over an alleged fuel-fraud scheme tied to the Refit refinery. The post Sem Refino: Federal Polic…
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