no comment Catholics attend first mass in Rio since virus lockdown The devoted of the Catholic church welcomed the chance to attend a mass after almost three months praying and listening to ceremonies from home via social media. 05/07/2020
no comment Brazil's most iconic landmark lit up with calls to end hunger A food bank program and social services of the city launched the campaign under the hashtag #MesaSemFome (#TableWithoutHunger) 11/05/2020
no comment Deadly floods leave path of destruction in Rio de Janeiro At least four people have died and hundreds affected by heavy rains that have been lashing Rio de Janeiro since Saturday, causing severe floods. 03/03/2020
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 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 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
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
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
