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Sofia Ferreira Santos

Brazil, London

Journalist at Freelance

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  • 2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sofia Ferreira Santos |Philippa Roxby

    West Nile virus, which mainly spreads between birds but can also infect people if they're bitten by an infected mosquito, has been detected in UK mosquitoes for the first time, UK health officials say. Although the virus can sometimes make people seriously ill, there is no evidence it is spreading in the UK and the risk to the general public is "very low", the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. The virus is found in many parts of the world, including Africa, South America and mainland Europe.

  • 2 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Sofia Ferreira Santos |Philippa Roxby

    The fragments were found in two samples of Aedes vexans mosquitoes, the health security agency said [Getty Images]West Nile virus, which mainly spreads between birds but can also infect people if they're bitten by an infected mosquito, has been detected in UK mosquitoes for the first time, UK health officials say.

  • 2 months ago | bbc.com | Sofia Ferreira Santos |Amy Walker

    EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says US tariffs will see "uncertainty spiral" as world leaders react to Trump's announcement.

  • 2 months ago | bbc.co.uk | Sofia Ferreira Santos |Amy Walker

    EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says US tariffs will see "uncertainty spiral" as world leaders react to Trump's announcement.

  • 2 months ago | yahoo.com | Sofia Ferreira Santos |Ian Youngs

    Actor Val Kilmer, who starred in some of the biggest movies of the 1980s and 90s, including Top Gun and Batman Forever, has died at the age of 65. He also appeared in 1991's The Doors - playing the legendary band's frontman Jim Morrison - plus the Western Tombstone and crime drama Heat. Kilmer died of pneumonia on Tuesday in Los Angeles, his daughter Mercedes told US media. She said her father had been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 but later recovered.

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Sofia Ferreira Santos
Sofia Ferreira Santos @sofiaferrsantos
23 Jan 25

I'm Still Here has been nominated for THREE Academy Awards - including Best Picture and Best Actress for the wonderful Fernanda Torres! 🤩 I interviewed Fernanda and Walter for a feature earlier this month on the film and its relevance in Brazil: https://t.co/mL7n6BiZaY

Sofia Ferreira Santos
Sofia Ferreira Santos @sofiaferrsantos

Had the privilege of interviewing the brilliant Fernanda Torres & Walter Salles today about their film, Ainda Estou Aqui (I’m Still Here). And on the day the film received two Golden Globe nominations, Best Non-English Language Film and Best Actress! 🎬🍿 https://t.co/6aj7AeBqsa

Sofia Ferreira Santos
Sofia Ferreira Santos @sofiaferrsantos
13 Jan 25

Matéria sobre a ditadura militar no Brasil, e entrevista com Fernanda Torres e Walter Salles sobre 'Ainda Estou Aqui':

BBC News (World)
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'I fought for years to correct my dad's death certificate - but still haven't buried him' https://t.co/1uNLiu5Rf5

Sofia Ferreira Santos
Sofia Ferreira Santos @sofiaferrsantos
13 Jan 25

My piece on Brazil's military dictatorship, and interview with Fernanda Torres and Walter Salles about their new film, 'I'm Still Here':

BBC News (World)
BBC News (World) @BBCWorld

'I fought for years to correct my dad's death certificate - but still haven't buried him' https://t.co/1uNLiu5Rf5