Flavio Bolsonaro opens Brazil bid as Lula leads 48%-43% poll
Why it matters: Javier Milei backed the launch in Sao Paulo, but center-right parties have stayed neutral ahead of October's vote.
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Brazil blocks visas for 2 US officials before October election
What's new: Brazilian officials viewed the planned trip as an effort to undermine confidence in the vote Lula will contest against Flavio Bolsonaro.
US tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 partners draw global pushback
What's new: The duties replaced a temporary tariff the Supreme Court had undercut, giving Trump a more durable legal basis.
Brazil justice bars Bolsonaro visits for 30 days during house arrest
What's new: The ruling also blocks political visits and election-related messages through Brazil's October vote.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
US hit most Brazilian goods with 25% tariffs starting July 22
What's next: A separate US forced-labor probe could add another 12.5% duty on Brazilian imports as soon as next week.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +4
England face Norway and Haaland in World Cup quarterfinal
What’s next: The winner advances to the final four after Norway scored 12 goals in five matches and knocked out Brazil.
Tito urges local governments to expand sharia economy via Adinata 2026
Tito said Indonesia’s halal market still lags, while China, Brasil and Australia dominate halal certification.
36 teams have exited 2026 World Cup as round of 16 takes shape
What's new: Brazil, Mexico, Canada and Paraguay were the latest teams eliminated after the round of 16.
South Africa reach World Cup knockouts as Scotland face anxious wait
What's new: South Africa advanced after beating South Korea in Monterrey, while Scotland sat on three points and a minus-3 goal difference.
Oliver Tree’s body returns to California after Brazil crash
What’s new: The singer’s family said a foundation named in his will will back “joy, love and art” after his death at 32.
Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 as Cunha double sends Selecao top of Group C
What's new: Haiti became the first team eliminated, while Brazil await tests on Raphinha after he went off hurt.
Teen shot, World Cup bus burned in chaotic Knicks celebrations
What's new: Police took three persons of interest into custody after crowds damaged multiple buses and streets around Times Square and MSG.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada) +6
Scotland eye knockout berth as Clarke reshapes lineup for Morocco
What's next: A draw on Friday should be enough to send Scotland to the knockout stage for the first time.
Brazil court jails Eduardo Bolsonaro for 4 years over US lobbying
Why it matters: The ruling also bars him from office for eight years and deepens pressure on Jair Bolsonaro's political camp before October's election.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
3 men arrested after 21-year-old dies in Brazil rope-jump fall
What's new: Police said the group had no authorization to run jumps at the 40-meter bridge and are pursuing intentional homicide charges.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times +2
2 helicopters collide over Rio, killing 6 aboard
What's new: Police are trying to confirm whether Oliver Tree and Argentine creator Gaspi were among the dead.
PBS NewsHour, The Hill
2 helicopters collide over Rio de Janeiro, killing 6
What's new: A police source said Oliver Tree was on one aircraft's manifest, but authorities had not formally identified the badly burned victims.
The Straits Times, Antara News +2
63 arrested after teen shot, 5 buses torched in Knicks celebration
Why it matters: Police said 10 officers were hurt as crowds in Midtown Manhattan damaged buses, patrol cars and private vehicles.
Global food prices dipped 0.2% in May, staying near 3-year high
What's new: cereal prices rose 2.6%, sugar jumped 7.5%, and the FAO expects 2026/27 world cereal output to fall 2%.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times