Brazil
This was Panama’s first Women’s World Cup goal. They may never score a better one
On a night in which two powerhouse nations were eliminated and one of the game’s most legendary careers come to an end, it was the unheralded Panamanians who stole the show.
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Have Brazil scored the best goal of the Women’s World Cup so far?
Ary Borges hit a hat-trick and set up one of the best goals of the group stage with a backheel flick, as Brazil cruised to a 4-0 win over Panama in Adelaide.
Bolsonaro barred from holding public office in Brazil until 2030
Brazil’s federal electoral court voted to bar the country’s former president – who is a fan of former US president Donald Trump – from holding office for at least six years over his conduct during last year’s election.
- by Ricardo Brito and Gabriel Araujo
Desert flamingos in sunset lagoons: Chile’s new kind of wonderful
Chile’s breathtaking surprises, Costa Rica’s wildlife – and more: Central & South America’s travel hits from Good Weekend’s 2023 Dream Destinations issue.
- by Katrina Strickland, Rob McFarland, Keith Austin and Craig Tansley
Maduro’s isolation ends with visit to Brazil despite $23m US reward for his arrest
The Venezuelan leader has been shunned by many countries since Donald Trump sanctioned Venezuela and promoted an alternative president.
- by Andrew Rosati and Simone Iglesias
A whole day is dedicated to the construction (and destruction) of this meal
If you’re going to tackle one of Brazil’s most cherished dishes, you have to be hungry. Like, really hungry.
- by Ben Groundwater
Bolsonaro grilled for three hours over fake vaccine certificate
The former Brazilian president swore he’d never take a COVID vaccine. His official records showed he had, helping him enter and stay in the US after leaving office.
- by Andrew Rosati
Push for BHP boss to give evidence in Brazil dam disaster
A law firm wants BHP’s high command to take the stand in the English courts over the Samarco disaster in Brazil.
- by Simon Johanson
They’ve got the look: The world’s most beautiful countries named
Turquoise sea lapping on white shores, spectacular mountain peaks or finely presented food - our writers weigh in on what makes a country truly beautiful.
- by Brian Johnston, Ben Groundwater, Ute Junker, Catherine Marshall, Julie Miller, Michael Gebicki and Nina Karnikowski
Bolsonaro’s home raided, phone seized in probe of vaccine records
Despite being a strident coronavirus sceptic who vowed never to get the vaccine, the former president was registered as vaccinated in public records.
- by Lisandra Paraguassu and Ricardo Brito
It’s official: Pele is now a word for someone out of the ordinary
According to a new edition of the Michaelis dictionary, there’s a new synonym for “best”.
- by Mauricio Savarese