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Egyptian judoka sent home from Rio Olympics

Egyptian judoka Islam el-Shahabi (in blue) has been sent home from the Rio Olympics by his national team for refusing to shake hands with an Israeli judoka.

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Crisis for Rio organisers lacking funds for Paralympics

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Usain Bolt wins a hat-trick of 100 metres Olympic titles

Usain Bolt wrote another chapter in his remarkable Olympic story by winning the 100m final for a record third straight summer Games.

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Farah's fall, Phelps' retirement and Lochte's robbery nightmare

Mo Farah cemented his place in British track and field history after becoming the first GB athlete to win three Olympic gold medals.

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Olympic angst in Rio favela

During the Olympics opening ceremony, Brazil paid tribute to its favelas.

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Ledecky wins 800-metre freestyle for rare Olympic swimming treble

Katie Ledecky of the United States destroyed the field in the 800-metres freestyle to complete a rare Olympic swimming treble having already won the 200 and 400 metres freestyle.

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Impeachment D-Day for Rousseff - once Rio Olympics are over

The fate of Dilma Rousseff, Brazil’s suspended leftist leader, is set to be determined by the country’s Senate from August 25 – just days after the Closing Ceremony for the Rio Olympic…

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Rio Olympic pool still green, despite promises to return water colour

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Olympic ink - a marked increase in tattoos in Rio

More and more sports fans in Rio are getting tattoos to show their love of the Olympic Games - with the Olympic rings the most popular choice.

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The biggest lego bike in the world!

This weekend, the biggest Lego bike ever build in was constructed in Rio at the Olympics, inside the Danish Pavilion on Ipanema beach.

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'City of God' become 'City of Gold'

The people of Rio de Janeiro's City of God' favela are hoping that a gold medal win by one of their own - Rafaela Silva - will help remove the stigma they face daily.

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Rio 2016: Brazilian women's rugby player gets first Olympic marriage proposal

It was possibly the most romantic moment of the Rio Olympics so far.

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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.