Brazil's Lula cancels Russia trip for BRICS summit after head injury

FILE - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during an event in Guarulhos, Brazil, Oct. 6, 2024.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday canceled his trip to Russia for the BRICS summit, following medical advice to temporarily avoid long-haul flights after hurting his head in an accident at home.