Geopolitics

The Federal Senate approved on Wednesday the provisional measure establishing a $7.9 billion cap for fishing insurance in 2026. This benefit is intended for artisanal fishermen during the fishing prohibition period. The decision resulted from an agreement between the government and the opposition during the plenary vote. Senate President Davi Alcolumbre directly coordinated with the … Read more

A rare and violent phenomenon among chimpanzees has captured the attention of scientists at Kibale National Park in Uganda. Researchers have documented what they describe as a form of civil war among these primates, triggered by the division of a large community, resulting in lethal confrontations between individuals who once coexisted peacefully. The study, led … Read more

The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) in Bahia is set to launch a study this Friday (10) in Salvador, aimed at enhancing the prevention of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among adolescents and young people in peripheral areas. This initiative is both unprecedented and innovative, according to Fiocruz Bahia researcher and University of the State of … Read more

The Federal Regional Court of the 3rd Region (TRF-3) has ruled that the federal government and the state of São Paulo must pay compensation of 300,000 reais to a woman who suffered torture and illegal imprisonment during the military regime. The decision, issued by the court’s Fourth Panel on April 9, upholds a previous ruling … Read more

In a fascinating twist in the understanding of animal evolution, newly discovered fossils indicate that the invertebrate ancestors of humans emerged much earlier than scientists previously believed. These findings reveal essential characteristics that link modern animals, including humans, to simple, worm-like organisms, reshaping the scientific understanding of early animal evolution and the timeline of life … Read more

The Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea) has revised upwards its forecast for the growth of the Brazilian economy in 2026, from 1.6% to 1.8%. The estimate for 2027 remains at 2.0%, indicating a moderate acceleration of activity in the coming years. These figures are part of the latest revision. The revision primarily reflects a … Read more

Spanish lawmaker Enrique Santiago, spokesperson for Izquierda Unida (IU) in Congress, expressed firm support for the right to self-determination of the Sahrawi people during an event held in the refugee camps in Tindouf, Algeria, on April 9, 2026. According to the Prensa Latina portal, Santiago underscored the urgent need to fulfill the United Nations’ promise … Read more

Raja Ampat took 20 years to achieve a 109% increase in the fish biomass of its reefs. New nickel mining concessions, granted in 2025 to three islands in the region, could reverse this progress in much less time. Located in eastern Indonesia, this archipelago is renowned for its exceptional marine biodiversity, home to sharks, manta … Read more

The James Webb Space Telescope, operated by NASA in collaboration with European and Canadian space agencies, has identified a triple galaxy system named ‘The Stingray’, dating back to a time when the universe was only 1.1 billion years old. This discovery provides valuable insights into the so-called ‘little red dots’ (LRDs), cosmic structures from the … Read more

In the past year, Brazil recorded 1,568 cases of femicide, the highest number since the crime was classified, marking a 4.7% increase compared to the previous year. Despite a scenario marked by worsening gender violence, the growing presence of women in national rap highlights the use of music as a tool for denunciation, expression, and … Read more