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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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Sam is a 27-year-old music-teaching, sovereign ring-wearing, chanting Buddhist. He is also the lead singer of an up and coming punk band. He’s also mute ... at least for most of the time -
Joong-wha Choi, a former soldier in North Korea, lives today with his wife and children in a sleepy London suburb, home to Europe’s biggest North Korean population
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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Blasts and heavy gunfire have been reported at an upmarket compley in Kenya’s capital, where witnesses and police at the scene say an attack is under way
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Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, the young woman who hit global headlines after barricading herself in a Thai hotel room to flee abuse, has said she hopes to be an 'agent for change' in Saudi Arabia, a country where women are denied basic freedoms and are not allowed to work, marry and travel without the permission of a male guardian
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Video tributes for Murray from the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic were played on the big screen after the three-times grand slam champion was knocked out of the Australian Open.
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Thousands of people have gathered in cities across Poland after the fatal stabbing of Gdańsk mayor Paweł Adamowicz
Explainers
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In the second-longest shutdown in US government history, Donald Trump continues to demand more than $5bn for a border wall. Congress is in deadlock, and some 800,000 federal employees have been sent home or are working without pay. The president has threatened that the shutdown could last ‘months or even years’. Here’s what that might mean
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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
Sport
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World No 1 Novak Djokovic reflected on 'friend and rival' Andy Murray after the Briton revealed the Australian Open could be his last tournament due to a persistent hip injury. Roger Federer also paid tribute to Murray
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Nick Kyrgios, Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep shared kind words about the British great
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The former Wimbledon and US Open champion has said that Monday could be his last game. Here is a look at some of his greatest moments
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An emotional Andy Murray said on Friday the 2019 Australian Open could be his final event as a player, as he contemplates retirement due to a long-standing hip injury
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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The front-page story quoted the actor as allegedly saying that ‘generation snowflake or, whatever you want to call them, are actually putting us backwards’
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
Owen Jones: my search for life at the Tory conference – video