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Historias de hoy

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1. Iran attacks Kuwait; US says strike failed

   Iran confirmed it launched a military strike against Kuwait, while the United States said the offensive was unsuccessful. US forces conducted retaliatory strikes in response. Kuwait and Bahrain populations were exposed to missile and drone fire during the exchange. The incident marks a significant escalation of direct military confrontation in the Gulf region.

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2. Russia launches mass drone and missile strike on Ukraine

   Russian forces fired hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least seven people across multiple regions. The Kremlin described the attack as a response to what it called Ukrainian 'terrorist acts' and declared it a 'new paradigm' in the war. The scale of the strike represents one of the larger coordinated attacks of the conflict.

   "Russia announced a 'new paradigm' in the war following the mass drone and missile attack."

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3. Trump pressures Israel to accept Hezbollah ceasefire

   US President Donald Trump reportedly described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in crude terms while pushing Israel to agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, according to Brazilian newspaper O Globo. The account suggests significant friction between Washington and Jerusalem over the pace and terms of any halt to fighting in Lebanon. Israeli civilians and Lebanese populations remain affected by the ongoing conflict.

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4. TSE upholds ban on former Rio governor

   Brazil's Superior Electoral Court rejected appeals filed by Cláudio Castro, confirming his ineligibility to run for office. The ruling leaves Castro, who served as governor of Rio de Janeiro, barred from the 2026 elections. The court referred a related question about Rio's electoral process to the Supreme Court for final resolution.

   "The TSE rejected Castro's appeals, kept the former governor ineligible, and left it to the STF to decide on the Rio election."

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5. Rubio labels Brazil unfriendly, Lula pushes back

   US Secretary of State Marco Rubio placed Brazil in the same category as Cuba and Venezuela when describing countries he considers unfriendly to the United States, citing concerns about Brazil's domestic politics and upcoming elections. President Lula responded by calling Rubio 'anti-Latin America.' The exchange raises the prospect of new US tariff measures against Brazilian exporters under the Trump administration.

   "Lula said Rubio is 'anti-Latin America,' after the secretary grouped Brazil alongside Cuba and Venezuela as unfriendly to US interests."

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6. Boy, 8, killed defending mother from attacker

   An eight-year-old boy in the United States was killed after intervening to protect his mother during a domestic assault. The mother's boyfriend is identified as the perpetrator. The child died as a direct consequence of stepping between his mother and her attacker. The case has drawn attention to the dangers children face in households where domestic violence occurs.

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7. Petro disputes Colombia election results, contradicts observers

   Colombian President Gustavo Petro has repeated claims of fraud in the country's 2026 electoral process, placing himself at odds with international and domestic election observers who found no evidence of irregularities. Petro has not provided documented proof to support the allegations. The dispute puts pressure on public confidence in Colombian democratic institutions ahead of a presidential transition.

   "Petro insists on fraud claims in Colombia and contradicts observers."

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8. US Military Strikes Tanker Near Strait of Hormuz

   The United States military fired a missile at an oil tanker travelling toward Iran, saying the vessel was in violation of a naval blockade on Iranian ports. The strike marks a significant escalation of direct US military action in the region's shipping lanes. The crew and operators of the targeted vessel face an uncertain situation following the attack.

   "The US says it struck a ship that was violating a blockade on Iranian ports."

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9. Brazil Senate restricts legal abortion for child rape victims

   The Brazilian Senate passed a decree in a fast-tracked vote that makes it harder for child and adolescent rape victims to access legal abortions. Under existing Brazilian law, abortion is permitted in cases of rape, but the new measure adds procedural barriers that critics say will delay or block access in practice. The change most directly affects minors who are victims of sexual violence.

   "Em votação relâmpago, Senado aprova decreto que dificulta aborto legal em crianças."

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10. Cuba's energy collapse forces return to wood fires

    Cuban civilians are cooking with charcoal and firewood as the country's energy infrastructure deteriorates under the weight of ongoing US sanctions. The UN reports 11,000 tonnes of food aid has been blocked from reaching the island. Fainting cases have been reported, and flight suspensions are limiting movement. The Cuban government attributes the crisis directly to the US embargo.

    "Cubans are cooking with charcoal and firewood amid an energy crisis caused by the United States."

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