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Brazilian police arrest three over killing of councilwoman-turned-icon

Brazilian police arrest three over killing of councilwoman-turned-icon

The assassination of Marielle Franco, a 38-year-old black, bisexual city councillor, in a drive-by shooting shook Brazil profoundly and reverberated around the world.

  • by Gabriela Sa Pessoa and David Biller

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Two cities separated by a bridge. One is rife with dengue, the other has an Australian solution

Two cities separated by a bridge. One is rife with dengue, the other has an Australian solution

Several cities in Brazil, including tourist-magnet Rio de Janeiro, are experiencing a dengue fever epidemic. One is faring much better.

  • by Diarlei Rodrigues and Diane Jeantet
Amid coup probe, Bolsonaro calls on supporters to show strength

Amid coup probe, Bolsonaro calls on supporters to show strength

Thousands turned out to see the former Brazilian president, who is under investigation for a coup attempt.

  • by Leonardo Benassatto, Lais Morais and Ricardo Brito
Gallery: The best photos from around the world
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Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Carnival, Rio’s biggest party, makes urgent plea to save the Amazon

Carnival, Rio’s biggest party, makes urgent plea to save the Amazon

With the eyes of the world on the celebrations, samba dancers asked for the removal of illegal miners and “destroyers of mother Earth” from the rainforest.

  • by Diane Jeantet and Fabiano Maisonnave
‘Like entering hell’: Chile fires kill dozens, thousands of homes destroyed

‘Like entering hell’: Chile fires kill dozens, thousands of homes destroyed

The confirmed death toll has risen to 112 people, AP reported. Hundreds remain missing. At least 1600 people have been left homeless.

  • by Annie Correal and John Bartlett
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World of photos, February 3, 2024
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World of photos, February 3, 2024

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Tens of thousands attend bullfighting in Mexico City after court overturns ban

Tens of thousands attend bullfighting in Mexico City after court overturns ban

Bullfights have returned to Mexico City after the country’s highest court temporarily revoked a local ruling that suspended the events for more than a year and a half.

  • by Fabiola Sanchez