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Turkey has officially applied to join BRICS, an economic alliance originally consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This move has received full support from Russian President Vladimir Putin and could potentially shift Turkey's focus away from its European Union (EU) aspirations.

At least 196 land and environmental defenders were killed in 2023 for their efforts to protect their communities and the planet, according to a report released Tuesday by the international non-governmental organization Global Witness.

China's top diplomat Wang Yi will visit Russia this week for a security meeting of BRICS emerging economies, Beijing's foreign ministry announced Monday.

Alexandra Stamatopoulou of Greece celebrates on the podium after winning the Paralympic gold medal in the women's 50m backstroke S4 category at the Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre on Saturday. It was her first gold medal, achieved on her 38th birthday. Gina Boettcher of Germany took silver, while Brazil's Lidia Cruz earned bronze.

Türkiye sees Brazil as a gateway to South America and aims to further strengthen economic ties between the two countries, Trade Minister Ömer Bolat has said.

Currently, Brazil is Türkiye's largest trading partner among Latin American and Caribbean countries, Bolat said, speaking at the ceremony in Ankara marking Brazil's National Day.

Elon Musk's SpaceX satellite internet service, Starlink, has announced that it will comply with a recent order from Brazil's Supreme Court to block access to Musk's social media platform, "X", in the country.

A 25-year-old man was arrested Sunday at Athens International Airport on drug charges. Authorities say the man arrived in Greece from Sao Paulo, Brazil.

During a search, police discovered 1.2 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a specially modified compartment of an orthopaedic back belt.

The suspect has been taken to the Athens Public Prosecutor's office.

Turkey has officially sought to join the BRICS group of emerging-market nations, aiming to enhance its global standing and build new alliances beyond its traditional Western partners, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Turkey has formally applied to join the leading emerging markets organization, BRICS, according to Bloomberg, as it seeks to boost its global influence and forge new ties beyond its traditional Western allies, according to people foll

The blocking of social media platform X in Brazil divided users and politicians over the legitimacy of the ban, and many Brazilians yesterday had difficulty and doubts over navigating other social media in its absence.