Minas Gerais is one of several southern states hit by an outbreak ahead of the carnival season.

US-backed militants deny Turkish reports, saying they have "repelled" attacks in northern Syria.

World number two Caroline Wozniacki and fourth seed Elina Svitolina cruise into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

Grigor Dimitrov ends home hopes of a men's champion with a stunning victory over Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open.

Police fire tear gas at protesters and clear makeshift roadblocks in towns across the country.

Francis, who is in Peru, calls on the faithful to combat a "plague" of abuse across Latin America.

More than 120 people are rescued after militants stormed the Kabul hotel and killed at least five.

The US Senate will hold a rare Sunday session to try to break the impasse over federal funding.