Nature Pet monkeys are pushing this tiny marmoset to the brink of extinction In Brazil, invasive species compete with native marmosets for food, habitat and even reproductive partners, jeopardising their survival in the future. 16/04/2022
no comment Rescuers on scene after deadly Brazil landslides Rescuers on scene after deadly Brazil landslides 16/02/2022
no comment High altitude heroics in Rio from French slackliner A French dare devil crossed between Babilonia Hill and Urca Hill in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday on a bridge of webbing - known as a slackline. Nathan Paulin's stunt took place at an altitude of 80m (264ft) and covered a total distance of 500m (0.3 miles). 05/12/2021
no comment All aboard the 'Samba Train' for the first time since COVID Samba groups performed on a train filled with passengers Saturday as doubts are raised about the return of Rio De Janeiro's famous carnival due to the emergence of the omicron variant. 05/12/2021
no comment Return of Rio rap a sign pandemic may be waning This kind of battle was good news for the impoverished, sometimes violent Cidade de Deus favela in Rio de Janeiro: a rap duel in a local bar held for the first time since the pandemic hit early last year. 12/11/2021
no comment Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer undergoes renovation Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer undergoes renovation 29/03/2021
Travel News Iconic beaches in Rio de Janeiro and Miami are closed to the public Rio and Florida are known for their long, sweeping beaches but spikes in Coronavirus cases and brawling crowds have led to them being closed. 21/03/2021
Good Morning Europe Private clinics start ordering COVID-19 jabs in Brazil Brazil’s health ministry has yet to deliver details of its national vaccination plan. The central government has tasked state governors, research institutes, and private clinics with acquiring the jabs. Our International correspondent Anelise Borges is in Rio de Janeiro. 11/01/2021
no comment Dozens dance in Rio de Janeiro's streets despite COVID-19 Dozens of revellers took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro on Monday night to dance and sing at an impromptu but authorised street party. 06/10/2020
world news Brazil COVID-19 death toll passes 100,000 Brazil is the second-most impacted country by COVID-19 with more than three million cases and 100,000 deaths. 09/08/2020
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 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
