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Bolsonaro detained: the fall of Brazil's polarizing firebrand
Bolsonaro detained: the fall of Brazil's polarizing firebrand

Jair Bolsonaro swore he would never go to prison.

November 22, 2025

Brazil court takes ex-president Bolsonaro into custody over flight risk
Brazil court takes ex-president Bolsonaro into custody over flight risk

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was taken from house arrest into police custody on Saturday to prevent him from escaping as he appeals a conviction for a failed coup attempt, the Supreme Court said.

November 22, 2025

G20 threatened by geopolitical fractures, leaders warn
G20 threatened by geopolitical fractures, leaders warn

The G20's role in fixing economic crises is threatened by geopolitical fractures and competition, leaders warned Saturday at a summit in South Africa boycotted by the United States.

November 22, 2025

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Head's Ashes century for the ages 'out of this world', says Smith
Head's Ashes century for the ages 'out of this world', says Smith

Steve Smith hailed Travis Head's explosive 69-ball century that won Australia the first Ashes Test on Saturday as one of the best he had ever seen, calling it "out of this world".

November 22, 2025

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Head's 69-ball ton powers Australia to victory in Ashes opener
Head's 69-ball ton powers Australia to victory in Ashes opener

Makeshift opener Travis Head smacked an explosive 69-ball century to power Australia to victory in a high-octane first Ashes Test on Saturday as England meekly surrendered in the Perth Stadium cauldron.

November 22, 2025