Notebook: Indifference is widespread yet rational, writes Samantha Pearson
Criminals said to demand record $37m ransom shortly before Rio Olympics open
Notebook: The armies of hired help are incompatible with the fairer society many say they want
São Paulo art fair shows how designers have adapted modernism by adding curved lines, spirited colours and natural materials
Charges revolve around alleged concealment of ownership of a luxury beachside apartment
Towns and cities forced to cancel carnival as recession bites
Despite its reputation, UK capital is by no means the most expensive
Anti-corruption protesters submit petition to congress with opposition support
Watchdog’s verdict intensifies debate over government holdings and their effect on investors
Chief’s talk of ‘shareholder value’ promises a new departure
Innovations such as molecular fingerprinting have helped paper pulp producer Fibria ramp up output
Bendine completes important step in group’s clean-up by releasing delayed audited financial results
A former Petrobras executive alleges a sprawling corruption scheme
Money for celebrations being diverted to building water storage
Water scarcity in country’s economic powerhouse sparks talk of impending rationing
Prices are rising as an austerity drive begins to bit
International contractors accused of running a cartel to win tenders
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