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Macron embraces Lula, and the memes poking fun at their ‘wedding’
Running through the forest, looking into each other’s eyes on a boat, and hugging a lot, the French and Brazilian leaders looked to be on a honeymoon.
- by David Biller
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‘I promised to come to your forest’: Macron honours tribal chief, reveals $1.6b plan to protect the Amazon
The French and Brazilian governments have launched a four-year plan to protect the Amazon rainforest, in the process reviving their bilateral relationship.
- by Mauricio Savarese and Sylvie Corbet
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
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
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
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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
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
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Extreme weather
‘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
World of photos, February 3, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.