no comment Revellers fill Rio streets in unofficial street carnival While the cities government official carnival only opens on January 12, carnival revellers attended more than 20 "blocos" or carnival street parties. 06/01/2020
France French judges drop charges against Air France, Airbus over 2009 crash French judges have dropped charges against Air France and Airbus over a mid-Atlantic plane crash in 2009 that killed all 228 people on board, blaming the pilots for losing control of the plane. 05/09/2019
no comment Brazil bids farewell to Bossa nova legend Joao Gilberto Fans from around the world honoured Bossa nova pioneer João Gilberto at his funeral in Rio de Janeiro. 09/07/2019
Cult João Gilberto, 'father of bossa nova' dies aged 88 The pioneering Brazilian musician and creator of bossa nova, João Gilberto, has died aged 88 07/07/2019
Brazil Hunt for survivors after deadly building collapse in Brazil Firefighters search for survivors after two illegally constructed buildings collapsed in Rio de Janeiro. At least three people were killed and dozens are injured. 13/04/2019
no comment Suspected drug traffickers killed by police in Rio shootout Brazilian police killed at least 13 suspected drug traffickers on Friday in a shootout in Rio de Janeiro. 09/02/2019
world news Search for survivors of deadly mudslide Rescuers in Brazil are searching for survivors of a mudslide in Rio state that has left at least ten people dead including a child 11/11/2018
Brazil Plastic surgeon arrested over death of patient Brazilian police have arrested plastic surgeon Denis Cesar Barros Furtado after he was on the run since a patient died on Saturday. Lilian Calixto had injections to enlarge her buttocks at his home in Rio de Janeiro 20/07/2018
Brazil Brazil's military takes charge of Rio as gang violence spikes Brazilian President Michel Temer has signed a decree giving the country's military full control of security in Rio de Janeiro in response to rising drug gang violence. 18/02/2018
world news Winter carnival celebrations around the world From Venice to Copacabana Beach, the world is celebrating winter carnival. 04/02/2018
USA New York and Rio ring in 2018 New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and his family were on stage in Times Square to help see in 2018. 01/01/2018
Brazil Tributes paid to killed police officers in Brazil Honouring fallen police officers in Rio, one of the most violent cities in Latin America 28/12/2017
Brazil Thousands attend Rio Gay Pride Parade Despite funding cuts, local media estimate that 800,000 people gathered on Copacabana beach for the annual event. 20/11/2017
no comment Body of humpback whale found on beach in Rio The body of a Humpback whale that was saved over the weekend has turns up dead on a beach in Rio de Janeiro 25/10/2017
Brazil Troops on streets of Rio to fight organised crime Brazil has stepped up security in Rio de Janeiro amid a rise in violence by organised crime gangs. 31/07/2017
Brazil Ex-tycoon Eike Batista leaves Rio jail ahead of bribery trial Brazilian oil and mining magnate Eike Batista has left a Rio de Janeiro jail for house arrest ahead of a trial on corruption charges. 01/05/2017
no comment Rio Carnival: junior parade Children in Rio de Janeiro took part in the junior Carnival parade competition on Tuesday. 02/03/2017
Brazil Another float accident blights Rio's carnival At least 11 people have been injured after a float collapsed during Rio's world-famous Carnival Parade. It comes after a float belonging to the Paraiso de Tuiuti samba school crashed on Sunday, injuri 28/02/2017
Brazil Rio carnival crash: at least a dozen people injured after float hits barrier At least a dozen people have been injured, one seriously, following a float crash at Rio de Janeiro’s world famous carnival parade. 27/02/2017
Brazil Rio's carnival in full swing with elite samba school parades Rio de Janeiro’s annual samba extravaganza got into full swing on Saturday in typical style. 26/02/2017
Brazil Six months on, Rio Olympic venues lie derelict Organisers promised the Rio de Janeiro Olympics would bring long-term benefits to the Brazilian city and its residents. 17/02/2017
no comment Brazil: pre-carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro Thousands of revelers took part in colourful street parties in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday ahead of the famous Carnival. 13/02/2017
Brazil Greek ambassador death: Brazilian policeman admits to murdering 'his lover's husband' In a plot-twist worthy of a telenovela, a policeman from Rio de Janeiro has confessed to murdering the Greek ambassador to Brazil, who is said to have been his lover’s… 31/12/2016
Brazil Brazil: Body found in hunt for missing Greek ambassador Brazilian police looking for the missing Greek ambassador to the country have found a body inside a burnt-out car. 30/12/2016
Brazil Italian tourist killed after GPS system leads him into Rio favela An Italian tourist has been shot dead after mistakenly entering a hillside favela in Rio de Janeiro. 10/12/2016
