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Briton dies after drinking ‘psychedelic tea’ that Prince Harry once tried

Briton dies after drinking ‘psychedelic tea’ that Prince Harry once tried

The 54-year-old mother was visiting a retreat described as a “sacred space” where Westerners go to “expand consciousness”.

  • by Iona Cleave

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Bolsonaro, generals indicted in coup d’etat, assassination plot

Bolsonaro, generals indicted in coup d’etat, assassination plot

Brazilian police said charges were warranted against a total of 37 people, including military brass who served in the former president’s government.

  • by Daniel Carvalho and Franco Dantas
Security fears as China opens huge port in Peru to extend Latin America reach

Security fears as China opens huge port in Peru to extend Latin America reach

Chinese involvement has drawn US warnings about Peru potentially being used by Chinese military ships as a foothold in the Americas.

  • by Christian Shepherd and Lyric Li
Brazil’s top court evacuated after explosions ahead of G20
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Brazil’s top court evacuated after explosions ahead of G20

One man is dead and police have blocked all access to the area where the Supreme Court, Congress and presidential palace are located.

  • by Anthony Boadle and Andre Romani
Brazil seals $46 billion compensation deal with BHP, Vale over 2015 dam collapse

Brazil seals $46 billion compensation deal with BHP, Vale over 2015 dam collapse

The agreement could end more than a hundred lawsuits against the mining companies in the South American country and possibly limit legal action abroad.

  • by Lisandra Paraguassu