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Michael Phelps wins 21st gold medal in Day 4 of Rio Olympics

Michael Phelps has won his 20th Olympic gold medal in the 200 metres butterfly on Day 4 of the Rio Olympics.

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Bus carrying journalists comes under fire in Rio

A bus carrying journalists between Olympic venues in Rio was hit by gunfire on Tuesday.

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Relief after Jung delivers first gold for Germany at Rio Olympics

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Giant art installations erected in Rio for Olympics

French street artist JR has erected two giant art installations in Rio de Janeiro depicting a high jumper and a swimmer, as the 2016 Olympic Games continue to take place in the…

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Strong winds damage exterior of Rio Games aquatics centre

Strong winds in Rio have forced Olympic organisers to postpone rowing events for a second day.

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Another Day in Sporting Paradise: being a fan at Rio 2016

Sunday – day two of the Olympics – saw fans continue their Rio routine, heading off to their chosen event, in the Brazilian sunshine.

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The Olympic Refugee Team: A beacon of hope in Rio

For the first time ever, an entire refugee team made up of athletes of different nationalities is taking part in the Olympics.

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Are you safe in Rio? Foreign visitors speak out

Up to half a million foreign visitors are descending on Rio for the Olympics, despite concerns over crime, pollution, the Zika virus and the threat of terrorism.

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Carrying a torch for Rio 2016 Summer Olympics

Former Brazilian volleyball player Isabel Barroso Salgado posed with the Olympic torch at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, ahead of the Games’ official opening…

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Police and protesters clash in Rio anti-Olympic showdown

Protesters set fire to the Brazilian flag in Rio ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony on Friday, angry at a spectacle they feel has nothing to do with them.

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Rio welcomes the world in spectacular Olympic opening ceremony

There were magical scenes at Rio’s Maracana Stadium as the first Olympic Games ever held in South America officially got underway on Friday.

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Fireworks on and off the pitch as the Rio Olympics officially open

The world witnessed an explosive opening to the Rio Olympics, with fireworks inside and protests outside the Maracaña stadium.

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Rio gets arty for Olympics!

Street artists are bringing a whole new meaning to painting the town red in Rio, with striking creations celebrating the Olympics

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Let's get the party started! Rio readies for Olympic Opening Ceremony

Samba rhythms are in full swing in Rio de Janeiro, with the Olympic torch almost ready to enter the famed Maracana football stadium to get the Games officially underway on…

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Drama in Rio as fans faced marathon queues to pick up pre-bought tickets

The opening day of the Rio Olympics was supposed to be a time of celebration, glory and drama.

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Removing Rousseff - Dilma comes a step closer to impeachment

A Brazilian Senate impeachment committee has voted to put the country's suspended president on trial

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Growing concerns ahead of Rio Olympics

Organisers were still frantically rushing to prepare venues just ahead of the first Games on the South American continent.

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Brazilian Senate committee votes that Rousseff should stand trial

A Senate impeachment committee has voted to put suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on trial for her alleged manipulation of the government budget to increase public…

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Brazil: can the Olympics boost a country in limbo?

The Olympic torch may have arrived in Rio, but it does not seem to have ignited much joy in Brazil.

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Brazil: Protests follow the Olympic torch parade

The Olympic torch was paraded through the streets of downtown Rio de Janeiro as the flame neared the end of its journey under a strong police presence.