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Marielle Franco, Brazilian LGBT and human rights activist, was killed in March 2018. Her widow, Monica Benicio, continued her fight for better treatment of the poor, the LGBT community and black Brazilians. Her murder has still not been solved and as the police investigation drifts, Monica is a plunged into a new crisis - the probable election of Jair Bolsonaro. On the eve of his inauguration, the film documents Monica’s involvement in the campaign opposing Bolsonaro and shoots of hope in the election of some local politicians from other parties, plus the aftermath of the election which suggests a terrifying future for LGBT rights and politicians who oppose the Government, and little hope for Marielle’s murder case being adequately solved.
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In the shadow of Silicon Valley, a hidden community thrives despite difficult circumstances. For one resident, eight-year-old Geovany Cesario, impending change is bittersweet. When the time comes to leave Crisanto Avenue, which Geovany affectionately calls Crisanto Street, he uses his camera to document the day
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Marielle Franco, Brazilian LGBT and human rights activist, was killed in March 2018. Her widow, Monica Benicio, continued her fight for better treatment of the poor, the LGBT community and black Brazilians. Her murder has still not been solved and as the police investigation drifts, Monica is a plunged into a new crisis - the probable election of Jair Bolsonaro. On the eve of his inauguration, the film documents Monica’s involvement in the campaign opposing Bolsonaro and shoots of hope in the election of some local politicians from other parties, plus the aftermath of the election which suggests a terrifying future for LGBT rights and politicians who oppose the Government, and little hope for Marielle’s murder case being adequately solved.
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Spotlight
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The ancient Japanese ritual of Sumo is in crisis. Years of controversy and scandal, coupled with the country's declining population, have greatly impacted the sport's ability to attract new talent. The Guardian visits Tokyo's Ryōgoku district, the birthplace of Sumo, to see how this iconic institution is adapting to life in the 21st century, and why - despite its troubles - young female fans are flocking to watch it like never before
Yokozuna, controversies and a 'Dump Truck': a sumo history – in pictures
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Following a meeting between top Democrats and the president that failed to break the congressional deadlock, Trump says the government shutdown could continue for years
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A fire has broken out at the Ivy restaurant in central Manchester
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Youngest US Congresswoman in history posts a video of her dancing outside her office after an attempt to humiliate her on Twitter backfired
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Nancy Pelosi, the newly elected House speaker, insisted Trump's border wall would not receive funding
Explainers
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What is it that makes people think the Texas congressman has what it takes to get into the White House?
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The loss of the byelection has plunged the Coalition into minority government, ultimately triggered by the Liberal party's own ousting of Malcolm Turnbull and a string of missteps in the lead-up to polling day
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On 6 November, US voters get their first chance to pass judgment on Donald Trump since he became president. Here’s all you need to know about the US midterms
Sport
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Australia have a tough task ahead of them after India finished 303-4 at stumps on the first day of the fourth Test against India
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Roger Federer and Serena Williams were full of praise for one another and even took a selfie to commemorate their first ever encounter across the net from each other on Tuesday
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An emotional Andy Murray admitted that he is unsure how much longer he will be able to play competitively, despite making a successful return to the court in Australia
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Floyd Mayweather was as confident as ever as he prepared to face Japanese kickboxing star Tenshin Nasukawa in a three-round exhibition match
Technology
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What a year it's been for the Facebook founder. There was that unforgettable Senate hearing, that huge data scandal and, oh yes, those 2 million Europeans who left the site
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The Tesla founder unveils his latest visionary project – a tunnel beneath LA that his Boring Company says will revolutionise urban transport
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China’s Xinhua state news agency has introduced the newest members of its newsroom: AI anchors who will report 'tirelessly' all day, every day, from anywhere in the country
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Pepper the robot tells MPs about a Middlesex University project that is developing culturally aware robots to provide care for elderly people
Interviews
Culture
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Netflix has tweeted a warning to viewers not to do the Bird Box challenge and risk injuring themselves. The challenge involves people trying to perform mundane tasks while being blindfolded, and was inspired by the streaming giant's thriller Bird Box
Life & style
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London's Big Ben chimed at midnight to ring in 2019, while the London Eye became the focus of a fireworks display on the South Bank of the River Thames.
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Dozens of sausage dogs ran in the annual dachshund dog race in Melbourne as part of Oktoberfest celebrations
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Ever wonder why women shown shaving on TV adverts are already completely hairless? Breaking with decades of tradition, Billie, a US razor company, depicts women actually removing their body hair
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