An early morning fire broke out at the iconic Rio Olympic Velodrome, sending flames racing across the arena’s fabric roof and triggering a massive emergency response. Fire crews rushed to the scene at approximately 4:17 AM, deploying over 80 firefighters and multiple vehicles to contain the blaze before it could spread further. The fire, which originated within the roof structure, was swiftly brought under control by the Rio de Janeiro State Military Fire Department, preventing what could have escalated into a major disaster. WATCH
10 April,2026 06:25 PM IST
A routine flight turned into a devastating tragedy in southern Brazil after a small aircraft crashed during its final approach, killing all four people onboard. The incident unfolded near Capão da Canoa in Rio Grande do Sul, when the aircraft, identified as a Piper Malibu, encountered trouble just moments before landing. According to initial reports, the plane struck a pole near the edge of the runway while descending, before veering off course and crashing into a restaurant located close to the airport perimeter. The impact triggered a massive fire, with thick plumes of smoke engulfing the crash site within minutes. WATCH
08 April,2026 07:37 PM IST
The mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, Bruna Caroline Ferreira, has been ordered released from ICE detention after nearly two weeks in custody. DHS previously labeled Ferreira a “criminal illegal alien,” citing an expired 1999 visa and a past arrest.
10 December,2025 12:21 AM IST
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is facing unexpected scrutiny after one of her relatives — labeled by DHS as a “criminal illegal alien” — was detained by ICE in Massachusetts. Bruna Caroline Ferreira, a Brazil-born former DACA recipient, was taken into custody in Revere after allegedly overstaying a tourist visa that expired in 1999. Ferreira shares an 11-year-old son with Leavitt’s brother, Michael, placing the incident directly in the White House’s orbit.
26 November,2025 09:03 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
