Mardi gras (feb)

Police officer arrests a man dressed as a penis, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. He was detained after several people complained about his behaviour, he was trying to pursue women. Note: Private photo. (Newsflash)

22 February 2023

COMING QUIETLY: Man Dressed As Giant Willy Seized By Brazilian Carnival Cops

(starts) A man dressed as a giant willy has been seized by police after women complained he had been...

Picture shows Mayara Santana one of the injured women, undated. A total of 68 people were treated for ophthalmological injuries by hair products, in Recife, Brazil, between Sunday and Monday, Feb. 5 and 6, 2023.
Note: Private photo. ( Mayara Santana/Newsflash)

07 February 2023

HAIR-RAISING: 148 Rushed To Clinics With Eye Injuries From Dodgy Styling Creams

(starts) At least 148 people have gone to A&E with eye injuries at a carnival in Brazil after rain...

Raquel Antunes de Silva , 11, died after an accident with a float, on 22nd April in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Note: Private photo. (Newsflash)

25 April 2022

CARNIVAL CATASTROPHE: Girl, 11, Dies In Freak Accident After Falling From Float

(starts) This 11-year-old girl has tragically died following a freak accident that saw her pressed...

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