Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed a controversial bill easing environmental licensing rules but vetoed or modified 63 of its nearly 400 articles due to pressure from activist groups. The revisions aim to preserve strict licensing for strategic projects, ensure Indigenous rights, and maintain Brazil’s deforestation targets ahead of the upcoming UN climate summit.
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Lucky winner scoops $20m Powerball prize in tonight’s Lotto draw
A single ticket from Christchurch in the South Island has won the $20 million Powerball draw, totaling $20,250,000. The winning numbers were 19, 21, 11, 35, 6, and 33, with a bonus ball of 27 and Powerball of 3; the ticket was sold on MyLotto and includes a quarter share of First Division winnings. Want More Context? 🔎
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