Brazil begin Olympic campaign with victory over Nigeria

Redgrave meets Environment Sec over Thames pollution

Olympic gold medallist rower Sir Steve Redgrave has handed a letter to the environment secretary Steve Reed to share his and young people's concerns about "effluent being put into the rivers, and how dirty and vile they are". Head of Communities at River Action Erica Popplewell says she feels "encouraged" that the government has banned bonuses for pollutant water bosses, but wants to see further action. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

IOC President Kirsty Coventry Opposes Olympic Bans Over Conflicts, Open To Russia’s 2026 Return

IOC President Kirsty Coventry opposes banning athletes over armed conflicts, signaling a shift in Olympic policy. She plans to discuss Russia’s return to competition, emphasizing a case-by-case approach. Coventry, the first African woman to lead the IOC, will form a task force to guide sports decisions amid global conflicts. She highlights Africa’s ongoing crises and the need to protect athletes. Her stance challenges previous Olympic restrictions, which barred Russian and Belarusian teams after the Ukraine war escalated in 2022. #IOC #Olympics #KirstyCoventry #Russia #Belarus #Paris2024 #OlympicGames #SportsPolitics #Putin #UkraineWar #Athletes #GlobalSports #OlympicBan #InternationalSports #Zimbabwe #SebastianCoe #JuanAntonioSamaranch #NeutralAthletes #SportsNews #BreakingNews Also Read Double Olympic Medallist Manu Bhaker Excluded From Khel Ratna Nomination: Report :: https://www.oneindia.com/sports/double-olympic-medallist-manu-bhaker-excluded-from-khel-ratna-nomination-report-4023777.html?ref=DMDesc India's 2036 Olympics Dream: PM Modi's Independence Day Speech Highlights Commitment To Host Olympics :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/indias-2036-olympics-dream-pm-modis-independence-day-speech-highlights-commitment-to-host-olympic-011-3908087.html?ref=DMDesc US Matches China in Gold Medals at Paris Olympics with Women's Basketball Win :: https://www.oneindia.com/sports/us-ties-china-in-olympics-gold-medal-count-011-3905035.html?ref=DMDesc

Meet Diyora Keldiyorova: The Olympic judo Champion inspiring Uzbekistan’s next generation

In this episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we meet Diyora Keldiyorova, the Olympic judo champion whose historic gold medal win is transforming the perception of women in sports.

Brazil's Ex-President Fernando Collor Arrested to Begin Prison Sentence for Corruption | Details Out

Fernando Collor, Brazil’s former president, has been arrested and ordered to begin serving his prison sentence for corruption. Convicted in 2023 for accepting $3.5 million in bribes to facilitate contracts with Petrobras and UTC Engenharia, Collor's sentence was issued after his appeals were exhausted. The case emerged from Brazil's vast Operation Car Wash investigation, which has impacted numerous political figures. #FernandoCollor #Brazil #Corruption #Imprisonment #Petrobras #OperationCarWash #BrazilianPolitics #Lula #CorruptionScandal #FormerPresident #PoliticalCorruption #BrazilianJustice #BRDistribuidora #UTCEngenharia #Impeachment #LulaDaSilva #Senator #Justice #Alagoas #SupremeCourt #BrazilNews

Indigenous march in Brasilia calls for land rights and climate action

Indigenous march in Brasilia calls for land rights and climate action Thousands of Indigenous people marched through Brazil’s capital on Thursday, calling for stronger protection of their ancestral lands as a crucial step in tackling the global climate crisis. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/11/indigenous-march-in-brasilia-calls-for-land-rights-and-climate-action Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

Brazil's Bolsonaro to stand trial for attempted coup

Brazil's Supreme Court says Jair Bolsonaro should stand trial over alleged coup attempt

Brazil's Supreme Court says Jair Bolsonaro should stand trial over alleged coup attempt Bolsonaro, who fought to stay in power after losing the 2022 election, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and claims he is being politically persecuted. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/26/brazils-supreme-court-says-jair-bolsonaro-should-stand-trial-over-alleged-coup-attempt Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

The 'I'm Still Here' effect: How Oscar fever is gripping Brazil during Carnaval

The 'I'm Still Here' effect: How Oscar fever is gripping Brazil during Carnaval Walter Salles' 'Im Still Here' won Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Brazilians roared at home and on the streets, where Carnival festivities have been ongoing since Saturday. And now, the 'I'm Still Here' house is to be transformed into a film museum... READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/04/the-im-still-here-effect-how-oscar-fever-is-gripping-brazil-during-carnaval Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Nigeria Shocker: 48 killed in 2 days – Is Terror Body Boko Haram staging a comeback?

A shocking surge in deadly violence across northeastern Nigeria has left 48 people dead in just 48 hours, sparking fears of a Boko Haram comeback. Armed raids in Adamawa and Borno claimed 22 lives, followed by a brutal roadside blast that killed 26 more. Security experts and local authorities warn that the Islamist terror group, alongside its rival ISWAP, may be regrouping after years of internal conflict. With over 40,000 killed and more than 2 million displaced over 15 years, is Nigeria on the brink of another insurgency crisis? #BokoHaram #NigeriaViolence #BornoAttack #ISWAP #NigeriaTerror #OneIndiaReport #TerrorSurge #NortheastNigeria #AfricaSecurity #BreakingNews #NigeriaUnderAttack #BokoHaramResurgence #NigeriaCrisis #WestAfricaTerror #TerrorAlert ~GR.124~HT.408~

Watch: Nigeria’s top female golfer on par for greatness

Grace Agbo is driving change in a sport often seen as elite, proving that passion and persistence trump privilege.

Nigeria Quds Day Protest: Pro-Palestinian Protesters vs Police in Abuja - Dozens Killed, Open Fire

In a violent crackdown during International Quds Day, Nigerian security forces opened fire on pro-Palestinian protesters in Abuja, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens more. Video footage from the scene shows armed forces securing the perimeter as demonstrators flee, with some being dragged lifeless into trucks by soldiers. This violent suppression follows a pattern of force used against Quds Day demonstrators in previous years, sparking outrage and concern from human rights organizations. The Nigerian government had previously warned of potential unrest, citing concerns over the protesters' demands for justice in support of Palestine. This tragic event has left many questioning the Nigerian government's response to peaceful demonstrations and the growing tension surrounding global solidarity for Palestine. #Nigeria #QudsDay #PalestinianProtest #AbujaProtests #HumanRights #ProPalestine #InternationalQudsDay #PoliceBrutality #PeacefulProtest #ProtestViolence #NigeriaCrackdown #PalestinianSolidarity ~PR.274~ED.102~HT.410~GR.125~