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Vicente Nunes – Special Envoy Published on 05/05/2023 at 14:15 / Updated on 05/05/2023 at 15:07 Lula meets British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during his visit to the United Kingdom for the coronation of King Charles III – (Credit: Ricardo Stockert/Presidency of the Republic) London — In a meeting full of expectations that lasted 45 minutes, the UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, told the President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, that his country would invest in the Amazon Fund. British government sources said the amount would be 80 million pounds, or about 500 million Brazilian reals. Germany, Norway…

After many observations, predictions and speculations, Citroen to choose Rio Innovation Week 2024 To show off the new Basalt. The coupe SUV was part of Stellantis's display during the event, the largest technology fair in Latin America and taking place in Rio de Janeiro (RJ) until Friday (16). However, the brand only showed the car from the outside (and camouflaged), without allowing any access to the interior. No official statements have been released either. Some details of basalt Basalt is part of the C-Cubed family, along with its C3 and Aircross – Also on display at the show. The model,…

credit, BBC/Kevin ChurchPhoto caption, Chris Hollister's dream is to make white bread more nutritious.Article informationScientists are trying to create a new type of bread that is as healthy as wholemeal bread, but looks and tastes like white bread.The project targets white bread lovers and is funded by the UK government to increase the health benefits of the food in the country.The researchers plan to add small amounts of peas, grains and cereals to bread dough, in addition to the bran and wheat germ, which are usually removed from white flour.Bread makers have tried to make white bread healthier in the…

Progress is lower than in the first quarter; on an annual basis, the economy grew by 0.9%. The UK's GDP grew by 0.6% in the second quarter of 2024. This increase was lower than that recorded in First quarterWhich rose by 0.7%, is the fastest in more than two years. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that compared to the same quarter last year,GDP is expected to rise by 0.9% in the second quarter of 2024.”. here complete Report (PDF – 1 MB, in English). Even with GDP growth and a recovery from the 2023 recession, the country’s economy…

Vicente Nunes – Special Envoy Posted on 06/05/2023 at 03:55 (Credit: Ken Cheung/Pool/AFP) LONDON – If in Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is having difficulty implementing the projects that interest the government in Congress and sees the economy moving at a slow pace, abroad he is making progress in the process of reintegrating the country into international politics. Yesterday, he achieved one of his biggest victories since he began traveling the world: the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, announced a contribution of 80 million pounds sterling, or about 500 million Brazilian reals, to the Amazon…

LONDON (Reuters) – The UK economy grew strongly in the second quarter as it recovered from last year's shallow recession, but lost momentum as it entered the second half of 2024, suggesting the Bank of England remains on track to cut interest rates again.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product grew by 0.6% in the second quarter of 2024, after expanding by 0.7% in the first quarter, the fastest in more than two years.However, in June alone, monthly output growth slowed to zero from 0.4% in May, as heavy rains hampered retail sales and a doctors' strike…

The World Health Organization warned, on Thursday (15), of the possibility of new cases of smallpox emerging in Europe after a case was discovered in Sweden, which raised doubts about whether the transmission of the infection could spread and cause similar effects to Covid around the world. According to the WHO European Regional Office, “there are likely to be more imported cases in the European region in the coming days and weeks.” This statement came after the first new version was recorded outside Africa. A person seeking treatment in Stockholm, Sweden, was diagnosed with Mpox on Thursday, due to clade…

InvisThe UK economy grew by 0.6% in the second quarter of 2024, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Thursday. The growth rate, in line with economists’ expectations, points to the country’s steady but cautious recovery from its recent shallow recession.Economic growth slows in JuneThe UK economy saw no growth in June, with economic activity remaining flat. The slump was driven by a 0.1% contraction in the dominant services sector, which typically accounts for a large part of economic activity.The construction and manufacturing sectors provided some relief, with output rising 0.5% and 0.8%, respectively. These…

High cholesterol can lead to serious problems, such as heart disease, explains NDI endocrinologist Havida. Cholesterol is a vital substance for the body, performing essential functions such as forming cell membranes, producing hormones, and synthesizing vitamins. However, when it is at high levels, especially LDL cholesterol, it can become a major health risk.“Basically, we can divide cholesterol into two types: LDL, known as 'bad cholesterol', and HDL, which we call 'good cholesterol',” explains Hapvida NotreDame Intermédica endocrinologist Tania Toretto. “LDL is dangerous because it tends to deposit in the arteries, causing atherosclerosis, a disease that leads to clogged arteries. HDL…

Oi (OIBR3), in judicial recovery, presented a net profit of R$15 billion in its balance sheet for the second quarter of 2024, reversing a loss of R$845 million in the same period of 2023.The shift is due to the approval of the company’s judicial recovery plan in April. This plan has reduced the operator’s debt by about 70% through discounts, installments and converting the amounts into shares.This move generated an accounting profit of R$14.7 billion (without impact on cash) for the company. This gain was reflected in the financial results line (balance between income from financial investments and loan expenses),…