Push for BHP boss to give evidence in Brazil dam disaster

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.

  • bySimon Johanson

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They’ve got the look:The world’s most beautiful countries named

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.

  • byBrian Johnston,Ben Groundwater,Ute Junker,Catherine Marshall,Julie Miller,Michael Gebicki andNina Karnikowski
Bolsonaro’s home raided,phone seized in probe of vaccine records

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.

  • byLisandra Paraguassu andRicardo Brito
It’s official:Pele is now a word for someone out of the ordinary

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”.

  • byMauricio Savarese
‘Parroting propaganda’:US blasts Brazil for welcoming Putin envoy

‘Parroting propaganda’:US blasts Brazil for welcoming Putin envoy

Washington is very unhappy about new President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva’s diplomatic overtures towards China and Russia.

  • byCarla Bridi andAamer Madhani
In Beijing,Lula endorses Xi’s position on Ukraine,Taiwan

In Beijing,Lula endorses Xi’s position on Ukraine,Taiwan

The Brazilian president is trying to play peacemaker in Europe,while not wanting to upset his big trading partners,China and Russia.

  • byKeith Bradsher andAndré Spigariol
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The cool green roofs taking over from the ‘dumb hat’

The cool green roofs taking over from the ‘dumb hat’

Green roofs are taking off in Australia,and many architect designed projects are demonstrating the benefits.

  • byJulie Power
Man kills several children with hatchet at daycare centre in Brazil

Man kills several children with hatchet at daycare centre in Brazil

A man with a hatchet jumped over a wall and invaded a daycare centre in Brazil,killing four children and wounding at least five others,authorities said.

Why taking down the US dollar is easier said than done
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Why taking down the US dollar is easier said than done

A flurry of deals by China and others to reduce their exposure to the US dollar has again raised the prospect that the end of the greenback’s dominance is within sight. But its critics should be careful what they wish for.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
Max’s missing piece:Can Verstappen conquer his Albert Park hoodoo?

Max’s missing piece:Can Verstappen conquer his Albert Park hoodoo?

It’s not just home-grown stars Daniel Ricciardo and Mark Webber who have a gaping hole in their F1 CVs. The world’s best driver is yet to win the Australian Grand Prix,too,and also has to juggle simmering tensions with his Red Bull teammate.

  • byScott Spits
Bolsonaro returns to Brazil promising to make it more like Florida

Bolsonaro returns to Brazil promising to make it more like Florida

The far-right former president,who idolises Donald Trump,says three months of exile in Trump’s home state helped him form a vision for the future.

  • byCarla Bridi andEleonore Hughes