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Organized crime gangs expanded into a third of cities in Brazil’s Amazon, report finds

RIO DE JANEIRO — Criminal gangs are operating in over a third of municipalities in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest driving a boom in violence, according to a report published Wednesday by a prominent nonprofit organization. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The fact that gangs are securing monopolies on criminal activities could help explain …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Best cruise deals in the Black Friday 2024 sales

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Best Black Friday cruise deals P&O Cruises three-night Belgium getaway: Was £349 now £299 per person; P&O Cruises Was £349 …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Face facts: Statues of stars like Kane and Ronaldo don’t always deliver. Sculptors offer advice

Associated Press

LONDON — One art critic compared the new Harry Kane bronze statue to a bulging-jawed comic strip character. FILE - Former Miami Heat NBA basketball player Dwyane Wade looks at a bronze statue in his image during its unveiling ceremony outside Kaseya Center, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Miami, Fla. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Jet2 takes on Easyjet and Ryanair as it launches flights from Luton airport

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Passengers using Luton airport can look forward to more choice and lower fares from next summer …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Defending a creation

The Hindu

Emanuel Jorge da Silva Santos. This is what Ronaldo would look like if he had a stroke, said another comedian, adding, “This is the spitting image of Ronaldo. Santos defended his creation with the words, “Even Jesus did not please everyone.” Later he said, “I liked the result and was really proud of it. And if I had to do …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Drought has dried an Amazon River tributary to its lowest level in 122 years

The Independent

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Aerial photos capture devastating before-and-after impacts of drought on the Amazon and its rivers

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Images of one of the Amazon River’s main tributaries, the Negro River, show just how dramatically water is dwindling. …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazil’s Lula pledges to finish paving road that experts say could worsen Amazon deforestation

LA Times

In a visit to see the damage caused by drought and fire in the Amazon, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pledged to pave a road that environmentalists and some in his own government say threatens to vastly increase destruction of the world’s largest tropical forest — and contribute to climate change. A permit for the longer stretch was …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Exploring Madeira’s hidden gems: bucket-list views, culture and cuisine in Portugal

The Independent

Flying into Funchal Airport in Madeira, the beauty and versatility of this island become immediately obvious. Madeira’s buzzy capital city Funchal makes the perfect base for a break If you’re looking for an escape to a destination with breathtaking scenery, Madeira should be first on your list. Our first stop is the Cabo Girão viewpoint – a suspended glass platform …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Southport stabbing attack: Victims named as Leanne, Bebe, Elsie, and Alice

The Independent

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5 months ago

14-man Springboks overpower spirited Portugal 64-21 in historic first matchup

Associated Press

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — A 14-man South Africa overpowered a game Portugal 64-21 in their first ever matchup on Saturday at a sold-out Free State Stadium. Some might play against Australia but then not play against New Zealand but then come back against Argentina.” Kurt-Lee Arendse and Aphelele Fassi worked overtime to prevent Portugal tries in the first moments but …

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6 months, 1 week ago

12 food and drink brands to spice up your summer

The Independent

During the busy summer months, it can be easy to go back to the same old seasonal foods and drinks. Receive a 20% discount with code ONLINE20 Buy now Transport yourself to the US with an LA-style smash burger Created by two east London brothers, Bun and Sum is a popular burger joint with branches in Bow, Hackney, Camden Market …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Bournemouth airport set for 2025 fares war as Jet2 moves in

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Jet2’s chief executive, Steve Heapy, said: “We know that customers and independent travel agents have been asking us for a …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Armed police board TUI flight from Madeira after it landed at Manchester Airport and arrest male passenger

Daily Mail

Armed police boarded a TUI flight last night —just moments after it landed at Manchester Airport— and arrested a male passenger. Flight TOM2103 from Madeira had just touched down at Terminal 2 when armed police boarded the Boeing 737 shortly after 6pm on Monday. Moments later, rifle-wielding officers appeared and escorted a man off the plane, arresting him in connection …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kobe Bryant's 19-foot tall, 4,000 pounds bronze statue unveiled; joins Jordan, Ronaldo and other legends

Hindustan Times

The 19-foot, 4,000-pound statue of Kobe Bryant in downtown Los Angeles is just the latest example of a sports team honouring a player with this kind of larger-than-life presence. KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR/MAGIC JOHNSON Since 2012, a 16-foot, 1,500-pound statue outside the Crypto.com Arena has shown Abdul-Jabbar attempting his signature sky hook as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Brown also …

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1 year, 2 months ago

In Brazil's Amazon, rivers fall to record low levels during drought

The Hindu

The Negro River, the Amazon's second largest tributary, on Monday reached its lowest level since official measurements began near Manaus 121 years ago. The Negro River drains about 10% of the Amazon basin and is the world's sixth largest by water volume. Madeira River, another main tributary of the Amazon, has also recorded historically low levels, causing the halt of …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Discover Simon Calder’s Madeiran highlights

The Independent

I first came to Madeira in the year 2000. Downhill fast: Basket weaving through the traffic In third place: another experience you’re only going to find in Madeira: a gravity-assisted descent via a wheelless wicker car. Seven heaven: one of the all-time football greats Completing the five – it’s number 7, as featured by the island’s favourite son. But even …

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1 year, 4 months ago

The best beach resorts in Madeira: Simon Calder shares his coastal picks

The Independent

Wherever you are on Madeira, you are always less than 10km from the Atlantic. Grand palace: welcome to Reid’s The capital, Funchal, is the original – and many say, still the best – base for exploring Madeira, with all the advantages of a city as well as some superb places to stay. Camera ready – Churchill’s choice Thanks to the …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Immerse yourself in island culture in rich, rewarding Madeira

The Independent

Being on holiday is all about indulgence and relaxation. City at the edge of the world: Funchal old town Reid’s Palace Hotel When Madeira was first settled in the early 15th century, the island was the edge of the known world. One aspect of the island’s culture for which many visitors quickly develop a taste is the fortified wine, known …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Simon Calder discovers an irresistible food scene in and around the archipelago’s capital

The Independent

Among the formidable chefs and winemakers on the island, the accent is emphatically on locally sourced food and drink. The double-deck Mercado dos Lavradores – or Farmers’ Market – is brimming with fresh produce from across the island, with added dazzle delivered by exotic flowers. Fresh takes: Funchal, where the food is the celebrity Madeira’s capital spoils the hungry visitor …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Rock pool dips and cable car trips: get active in Madeira

The Independent

Basket case: gravity-assisted transport An abundance of altitude helps – as you discover at the pretty hilltop town of Monte, 550 metres above sea level. One of them, Arnando Gama, says his passengers tend to react in the same way: “They get very excited before the run, then they go quiet on the way down.” I speculate that the descendants …

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1 year, 5 months ago

UK families on European beach holidays hit by price rises

The Independent

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1 year, 5 months ago

Indiana Supreme Court upholds abortion ban, says state constitution gives only limited protections

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state’s abortion ban doesn’t violate the state constitution, removing a major hurdle to enforcing the ban Republicans approved last summer ahead of a wave of restrictions by conservative states in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Indiana became the first state to enact tighter abortion restrictions, acting in …

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1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA fund for unpaid wages helps 225 players at clubs in Portugal and Greece

The Hindu

A FIFA fund to compensate for unpaid wages helped 225 players in the latest round of payments, including 61 in Portugal and 50 in Greece, the governing body of football said Friday. The $16 million FIFA Fund for Football Players was created in 2020 with the FIFPRO player union. “Given that it’s deeply frustrating for players not to receive their …

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Organized crime gangs expanded into a third of cities in Brazil’s Amazon, report finds

Best cruise deals in the Black Friday 2024 sales

Face facts: Statues of stars like Kane and Ronaldo don’t always deliver. Sculptors offer advice

Jet2 takes on Easyjet and Ryanair as it launches flights from Luton airport

Defending a creation

Drought has dried an Amazon River tributary to its lowest level in 122 years

Aerial photos capture devastating before-and-after impacts of drought on the Amazon and its rivers

Brazil’s Lula pledges to finish paving road that experts say could worsen Amazon deforestation

Exploring Madeira’s hidden gems: bucket-list views, culture and cuisine in Portugal

Southport stabbing attack: Victims named as Leanne, Bebe, Elsie, and Alice

14-man Springboks overpower spirited Portugal 64-21 in historic first matchup

12 food and drink brands to spice up your summer

Bournemouth airport set for 2025 fares war as Jet2 moves in

Armed police board TUI flight from Madeira after it landed at Manchester Airport and arrest male passenger

Kobe Bryant's 19-foot tall, 4,000 pounds bronze statue unveiled; joins Jordan, Ronaldo and other legends

In Brazil's Amazon, rivers fall to record low levels during drought

Discover Simon Calder’s Madeiran highlights

The best beach resorts in Madeira: Simon Calder shares his coastal picks

Immerse yourself in island culture in rich, rewarding Madeira

Simon Calder discovers an irresistible food scene in and around the archipelago’s capital

Rock pool dips and cable car trips: get active in Madeira

UK families on European beach holidays hit by price rises

Indiana Supreme Court upholds abortion ban, says state constitution gives only limited protections

FIFA fund for unpaid wages helps 225 players at clubs in Portugal and Greece