Russia’s war in Ukraine could take years, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told a German weekly, adding that supplying Ukrainian troops with state-of-the-art weaponry would increase the chance of freeing the Donbass region from Russian control. . “We must prepare for the fact that it could take years. We must not give up on supporting […]
Covid-19 cases drop 14.9% in new epidemiological week
In the last 24 hours, Brazil recorded 94 deaths and 20,127 new infections by Covid-19, according to data from the National Council of Health Secretaries (Conass), released this Saturday (18). The agency also reports that six states and the Federal District did not notify new data and that is why yesterday’s updates were kept. They […]
Older and with comorbidities: see new profile of those hospitalized for Covid-19
A change in the profile of patients hospitalized with Covid-19 this year is the highlight of the latest epidemiological bulletin made by the Medical Intelligence Nucleus of HCor (formerly Hospital do Coração), obtained exclusively by the Estadão. The analysis compared the total of 2,277 hospitalized between 2020 and 2021 with the 423 hospitalized patients in […]
Lula: “I am saddened by the Armed Forces saluting those who were expelled from the Army”
Former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, PT pre-candidate for the presidency, regretted this Saturday (18) the alignment between the Armed Forces and President Jair Bolsonaro (PL). According to Lula, it is “sad” that the military is “saluting” Bolsonaro. “I get sad, [senador Jacques] Wagner, you were Defense Minister. It makes me sad when I […]
Building collapses in US, firefighter dies
A Philadelphia firefighter died Saturday morning after a building collapsed after a blaze, a city fire official said. Five others who were trapped, four firefighters and a licensing and inspection official, were rescued from the accident, according to First Deputy Fire Commissioner Craig Murphy. “So far, several have been rescued and transported to hospitals,” reads […]
Bolsonaro says he negotiated the shelving of the fake news inquiry with Moraes
President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) said this Saturday (18) that the alleged agreement he made with the Minister of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) Alexandre de Moraes in September last year involved the end of investigations into fake news and anti-democratic acts, investigations targeting some of the president’s allies. “I talked to him three times. [Moraes]. […]
Ukraine says it will continue to fight, Boris Johnson pledges long-term support
With a blessing on its European Union (EU) ambitions and a pledge of unwavering support from Britain, Ukraine vowed on Saturday to prevail against Moscow as its troops fought a Russian attack near a major city. east and communities were hit by heavier bombing. EU leaders at a summit next week are expected to grant […]
Tunisians protest against referendum on constitution called by president
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tunis, capital of Tunisia this Saturday (18) in opposition to a referendum on a new Constitution which was convened by the president, Kais Saied, and which would consolidate his power. The protest led by Abir Moussi, leader of the Free Constitutional Party, reflects growing opposition to Saied […]
Ecuador’s President Declares State of Exception Amid Protests
the president of Ecuador , Guillermo Lasso declared a state of emergency in three provinces of the Andean country, in an attempt to calm protests called by indigenous groups against the government’s economic policies. The measure will be in force for 30 days in the provinces of Imbabura, Cotopaxi and Pichincha – which includes the […]
Ukraine can and should host next Eurovision music festival, says Boris Johnson
Ukraine can and should host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday, after organizers said they were in talks to keep him in Britain due to the war. While decades-old tradition dictates that the winner of the festival hosts it the following year, organizers said the security guarantees needed […]