Web Summit to host new event in Rio de Janeiro The Web Summit has announced plans to hold a new event in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil next year. Business • 03 May 22
Brazil holds first carnival since pandemic Rio de Janeiro's carnival, a glittering, sequin-studded festival of the flesh, exploded back to life yesterday with the first famed samba school parades since Covid-19 … World • 23 Apr 22
At least 78 dead in storms near Rio de Janeiro At least 78 people were killed in devastating flash floods and landslides that hit the picturesque Brazilian city of Petropolis, turning streets into torrential rivers … World • 16 Feb 22
Rio reverses decision to cancel New Year's Eve party Rio de Janeiro will hold its famed New Year's Eve party after all, Mayor Eduardo Paes announced, five days after cancelling the celebration over concerns … Coronavirus • 09 Dec 21
Rio reopens Christ the Redeemer statue Major tourist sites in Rio de Janeiro, including the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking the Brazilian city, reopened to the public after being closed … World • 16 Aug 20
Rio de Janeiro bus hijacker shot dead by police A gunman holding a busload of passengers hostage in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro has been shot dead by police, officials said, ending … World • 20 Aug 19
Police seeking arrest warrant for third Irish man Brazilian police are sekeing an arrest warrant for a third Irish man in connection with the alleged mis-selling of Olympic tickets. News • 09 Sep 16
100 days from the Rio Olympics: A tale of two cities This week will mark 100 days until the Olympic games begin in Brazil. It's a country deeply divided between rich and poor, where crack cocaine … Special Reports • 28 Apr 16
World Cup kicks off in Brazil The eyes of the world are on Brazil as the World Cup kicks off in Sao Paulo. Special Reports • 12 Jun 14
Brazilians protest at World Cup spending Riot police in Brazil have fired tear gas to disperse thousands of people in Sao Paulo demonstrating against the cost of hosting the World Cup. News • 16 May 14
World Cup venue to be ready at 'last minute' FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke has said Sao Paulo's delayed stadium would be ready "at the last minute" for the World Cup curtain-raiser on 12 … News • 22 Apr 14
Dozens of dead babies found in Brazilian hospital The remains of 40 newborn babies and foetuses have been found abandoned in a Brazilian hospital morgue, some forgotten for years, authorities have said. News • 14 Apr 14
Teachers and police clash at protest in Brazil Clashes broke out in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil last night as striking teachers and their supporters took to the streets. News • 08 Oct 13
