Sky F1 presenter cancels Brazil GP appearance amid new health update

Natalie Pinkham, the long-serving Sky F1 presenter, has been forced to cancel a planned trip to this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix as she continues her recovery from neck surgery. Pinkham has been a constant fixture on Sky F1 since the...

China joins support for Brazil’s Forest Fund but delays financial commitment

China has backed a landmark rainforest protection fund launched by Brazil at the Cop30 climate summit on Thursday but is not expected to announce any financial contribution during the event, Brazil’s finance minister said at a press conference....

Awkward moment Prince William and Sir Keir Starmer appear to fumble handshake alongside Brazil's president at green summit

Sir Keir Starmer and Prince William were seen making an awkward attempt at a handshake with the Brazilian President at the Cop30 summit. As the Prince and Prime Minister emerged on to the stage alongside Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, they fumbled...

Healthy rivers, healthy people: A Brazil project links human & ecosystem well-being

A night fishing trip 30 years ago showed Brazilian public health doctor Apolo Heringer the meaning of health: a clean river full of fish — a notion that inspired the Manuelzão Project to restore the Velhas River Basin in southeastern Brazil. The...

Key education sessions, events & exhibitors at IAAPA Expo 2025

The global attractions sector is gearing up to gather in Orlando for IAAPA Expo 2025. Held at the Orange County Convention Center, the education conference runs from 17 - 20 November, and the trade show floor is open from 18 - 21 November. The...

FIA Thursday press conference – Brazil

PART ONE – Pierre GASLY (Alpine) Charles LECLERC (Ferrari), Lance STROLL (Aston Martin) Q: Charles, please, can we start with you and start with a message of congratulations? Congratulations on your engagement. And judging by the reaction of the...

World leaders gather in Brazil's Belem for climate talks

When summer heat comes to the Arara neighbourhood in northern Rio, it lingers, baking the red brick and concrete that make up many of the buildings long after the sun has gone down. Luis Cassiano, who's lived here more than 30 years, says he's...

STATEMENT: Brazil Launches Tropical Forests Forever Facility

Belem, Brazil (November 6, 2025) – Today, at the COP30 Leaders' Summit in Belém, the Brazilian COP30 presidency formally launched the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), a mechanism to provide long-term, predictable financing to countries...

Brazilian Pop Star Anitta Has Traveled the World—but Her Favorite Place to Be Is Back Home in Rio de Janeiro

Growing up, the Brazilian singer Anitta didn’t travel a lot. “My family was poor, so we didn’t have money to go anywhere,” she said, speaking by phone from her home in Rio de Janeiro’s Barra da Tijuca neighborhood. Apart from a few trips to nearby...

Here’s what to know about the COP30 climate talks in Brazil

This year’s United Nations climate summit got underway in Belém, Brazil, on Thursday. The meeting, known as COP30, comes during another year of record heat and extreme weather around the globe. At the same time, energy demand is rising and some of...

Education, healthcare, highlighted at Doha Second World Summit for Social Development

The Second World Summit for Social Development is taking place in Doha, Qatar, from November 4-6, 2025. At the summit, world leaders reaffirmed that people must remain at the centre of progress, urging stronger global solidarity, social...

Brazil Mining Legislation Sparks Global Debate Over Critical Minerals Brazil

A New Mining Frontier Under Brazil Mining Legislation Brazil’s Congress is advancing Brazil mining legislation that could transform the nation’s critical-minerals policy and redraw its environmental map. Two proposals — PL 1331/2022 and PL...

Reclaiming Indigenous Leadership in Funding Grassroots Movements

Last Updated on November 6, 2025 In our world, the rivers remember. The mountains listen. The wind carries the voices of our ancestors, reminding us that giving and receiving are one breath, woven into the sacred rhythm of reciprocity. To...

Prince William follows in Princess Diana's footsteps in moving moment on Rio de Janeiro trip

Catriona Rigney Deputy Associate Editor, OK.co.uk and Tony Jones, PA Court Correspondent in Rio de Janeiro 15:00, 05 Nov 2025Updated 15:01, 05 Nov 2025 The Prince of Wales during a visit to the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro The...

Prince William recreates famous Princess Diana photo in Rio de Janeiro

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Indigenous women’s leadership in the Amazon: how lessons learned from covid-19 can strengthen our response to the climate crisis

José Miguel Nieto Olivar, associate professor1, Elizângela da Silva Costa, PhD candidate at University of São Paulo1 2, Eliene Rodrigues Putira Sacuena3 1School of Public Health, University of São Paulo, Brazil 2Department of Indigenous Women of...

Brazil and the climate emergency: why the medical curriculum must include climate education

Nelson Gouveia, professor of global health1, Thais Mauad, associate professor2 1Department of Preventive Medicine, University of São Paulo Medical School, Brazil 2Department of Pathology, University of São Paulo Medical School, Brazil Brazilian...

Prince William warns the world is 'edging dangerously close to climate disaster' as he speaks on the 'privilege' of representing the King on a global stage for the first time at COP30 in Brazil

The Prince of Wales has given an impassioned speech talking of the 'privilege' he feels at representing his father on the global stage for the first time, but warning the world is 'edging dangerously close' to disaster. William, 43, is...

Acai, Catholic Faith, Music: Inside The Vibrant City of Belem Hosting 'Forest COP'

From acai’s central role in local food, Belem’s world-famous Catholic fervor, and the paradox of urban tree shortages, to its unique poverty challenges and vibrant musical heritage, this city is both fascinating and complex. Find out how Belém...

Kensington Palace shares new video as William stays in Brazil after Earthshot Prize event

Kensington Palace on Thursday shared a video ahead of the UN climate summit COP30 where he is due to represent King Charles. "We're on the way to COP 30," says a woman in the video released on the Day 4 of William's visit to Brazil. "This is our...