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Vettel victory ends Bottas's dream of F1 runners-up spot

A win in Brazil for Vettel and Ferrari, but 2017 will be titleless for the German-Italian paprtnership.

Brazil

Lewis Hamilton demands better F1 security after Sao Paulo robbery

The Formula One world champion’s team members were held up at gunpoint near the Brazilian Grand Prix circuit.

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Famous chefs cook for Rio's homeless

The ultimate comfort food.

Brazil

Uber drivers in Brazil protest stricter regulations

The dispute between governments and the ride-sharing app Uber is one that travels all around the world.

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Police in Brazil believe arson may be the cause of wildfire in a national park

Police in Brazil are investigating whether arson may be the cause of a wildfire that has destroyed more than a quarter of a national park

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Brazil thrill-seekers seek rope-jumping record

A world record attempt near Sao Paulo saw 245 people tied to ropes jump together from a bridge.

Brazil

Brazil: over 100 arrested in huge anti-paedophile sting

Police say nationwide raids uncovered thousands of disturbing images of children.

Brazil

Brazil's Olympic chief Carlos Nuzman arrested in Rio in corruption scandal

Brazilian police have arrested the head of the national Olympics committee, Carlos Arthur Nuzman, in a new phase of the so-called 'Unfair Play' investigation. He is accused of conspiring with politicians to buy the right to host the 2016 games.

Brazil

Raquel Dodge sworn in as Brazilian Attorney General saying she will maintain graft fight

Fears mount for the Brazilian corruption probe as President Temer passes over top nominee in favour of Dodge.

Brazil

Lula cries foul over fresh corruption charges

The former Brazilian president says accusations against him are "politically motivated"

Brazil

From favela to world glory: A Brazilian bodyboarder's story

Junior World Champion Socrates Santana became a champion, against the odds

Brazil

"Carwash" corruption scandal in Brazil claims Roussef for first time

Former Brazilian president Dilma Roussef has been charged with corruption in "carwash" scandal for first time.

Brazil

Brazil police raid Olympic Committee president's home

China

BRICS boost from China

China will give 500 million yuan (64 million euros) for a BRICS economic and technology cooperation plan.

China

BRICS get down to brass tacks at Business Forum

At the BRICS Business Forum, a side event of the five-nation summit, China's Xi Jinping hailed the group's economic progress.

Sport

UEFA opens financial fair play investigation into PSG

Brazil

Multiple pile-up leaves two dead in Brazil

Flames engulf two lorries after crashing on Sao Paulo motorway bridge causing 36-vehicle pile-up

Brazil

Brazil under fire over Amazon forest mining decree

Brazil's government is scrambling to respond to public outcry after it dismantled a vast national reserve in the Amazon to open up the area to mining.

Brazil

Rio state: police death toll for 2017 hits 100

Police death toll for 2017 in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro reaches 100

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Beached whale rescued in Brazil

The juvenile humpback was beached for 24 hours in Buzios, Brazil