Explorer BG Group’s stake in three huge oil fields off the coast of Brazil could be worth up to £4 billion more than previously thought after a massive reserves upgrade... more
Director Oliver Stone spoke of his close relationship with Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez at the London premiere of his documentary on South American politics... more
A woman carrying a child walks unconcerned past a trolley containing the dumped, hooded body of a man, the victim of bloody drugs battles sweeping through Rio de Janeiro's slums... more
Memo to Rio from London: enjoy it while it lasts. Brazil's winning of the Olympics last Friday was greeted by Pele in tears, President Lula da Silva weeping with joy and an entire nation ecstatic... more
Gordon Brown is in a desperate political situation at home and has gone abroad as he wants to be seen to be taken seriously, a leading BBC broadcaster claimed... more
Football ace Ronaldo is used to being teased over his stocky shape, but has in the past silenced his critics with his strike rate. However, it appears the critics - who was nicknamed 'El Gordo' - the Fat One, during his time at Real Madrid - have something to shout about as he revealed his bulging pot belly while holidaying in Ibiza.
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