Protesters criticise Trump over Gaza war and trade tariffs in Brazil

• Aug 20, 2025, 2:30 PM

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The rally on Tuesday, organised by pro-Palestinian and leftist groups under the slogan “Trump, out of Brazil and Palestine,” included red paint thrown over cardboard figures of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to symbolise bloodshed in Gaza.

Protesters waved Palestinian flags, condemned US policies, and criticised the 50% tariff on Brazilian goods. In response, Brazil’s government announced a support package worth around €5 billion to help affected exporters.

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Russian allies Belarus and Iran agree to boost defence as part of raft of agreements

• 6:55 AM

5 min

Lukashenka, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, allowed Russia to use Belarusian territory as a staging ground for Moscow’ full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and later allowed the deployment of Russian tactical nuclear missiles.<div class="small

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Texas House approves redrawn maps to benefit Republican party during 2026 midterm elections

• 6:24 AM

7 min

The approval came at the urging of US President Donald Trump, who pushed for the extraordinary mid-decade revision of congressional maps to give his party a better chance at holding onto the US House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.<div c

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