Rio de Janeiro

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Parkinson’s patients in Rio find relief through capoeira

A unique programme in Rio de Janeiro is helping people with Parkinson’s disease manage their symptoms through the art of capoeira.

08/07/2025

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Indigenous protest as Brazil sells Amazon oil blocks

Indigenous groups and environmental activists rallied in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday as Brazil auctioned off oil blocks near the ecologically sensitive Amazon River mouth.

18/06/2025

Culture news

Brazilian police arrest two over alleged Lady Gaga concert bomb plot

Police in Brazil have detained two people over an alleged plan to set off explosives at a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro that attracted more than two million fans.

04/05/2025

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Divers in bunny ears deliver Easter eggs to marine animals in Rio

At AquaRio, bunny-eared divers delivered Easter eggs underwater while reminding visitors to choose sustainable seafood and protect endangered fish during Holy Week.

18/04/2025

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Laughter and samba: Carnival comes to Rio’s little patients

Clowns and musicians turned a Rio hospital into a carnival celebration, bringing music, dance, and laughter to children, parents, and medical staff on the pediatric ward.

12/03/2025

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99 bloc parties draw over 160,000 in Rio de Janeiro

The Cordão do Boitatá parade kicked off on Sunday 23 February, as thousands of participants danced in the streets.

24/02/2025

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Copacabana Beach lights up as millions celebrate New Year in Rio

Rio de Janeiro threw Brazil’s main New Year’s Eve bash on Copacabana Beach, with barges shooting off 12 minutes of fireworks.

01/01/2025

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A collective in Brazil is helping disabled people reach new heights

A group of volunteers, through a project called “Coletivo Inclusão”, is taking adventurous disabled people up one of Rio de Janeiro’s most complex trails, reaching places some would say impossible for those who are not able to walk.

20/12/2024

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Rio de Janeiro's missing children

The NGO Rio de Paz organised a demonstration on Copacabana beach on Wednesday to demand answers from the government about the violent deaths of children in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

19/12/2024

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Sea lion makes unusual visit to Ipanema beach

A fur seal appeared on the sand of Rio de Janeiro's iconic Ipanema beach on Wednesday morning.

18/12/2024

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In Brazil, Santa arrives by jet ski

On Tuesday, Santa arrived at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a jet ski.

18/12/2024

World News

European leaders pledge support for Ukraine on 1,000 days of war

Leaders of the world's 20 major economies also issued a joint declaration in which they called for a global pact to combat hunger, more aid for Gaza and to end the hostilities in the Middle East.

19/11/2024

Brazil

UN chief: 'Failure is not an option' in fight against climate change

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for 'leadership by example' from G20 countries as Brazil hosts G20 Summit.

18/11/2024

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WATCH: Buffalo's first dip on Copacabana beach

A man was seen riding a buffalo on Copacabana beach late on Wednesday night, drawing fascinated passers-by.

23/08/2024

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Expert climbers clean site of Christ the Redeemer statue

Climbers in Rio de Janeiro tackled a challenging cleanup on Thursday at the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

23/08/2024

Culture news

PHOTOS: Madonna wraps tour with massive free concert in Brazil

To close out her latest world tour, Madonna performed a free show on Copacabana beach in Rio in front of the largest live crowd in her four-decade career. We take a look back, in pictures.

06/05/2024

Scenes

Watch: The ghost-busting couple clearing the ocean of abandoned fishing nets

In partnership with Media City

Bia and her husband Lucas, a Brazilian duo, work together to protect marine life by removing ghost fishing nets from the sea.

22/04/2024

Green News

Samba for the Amazon: Rio Carnival calls for end to illegal mining

Dancers from a samba school call for more protection for the Indigenous Yanonami people, whose lives are threatened by illegal mining.

13/02/2024

Health news

Brazil snaps into action in response to dengue fever outbreak

Millions are set to be vaccinated against the tropical virus that can be deadly at times.

07/02/2024

Green News

Record heat in Brazil sees Taylor Swift concert postponed

Apparent temperature - a combination of temperature and humidity - hit 59C Friday morning in Rio, the highest ever recorded there.

20/11/2023