Rio De Janeiro

Brazil: Police operation kills at least 18 in Rio de Janerio, sparks anger

According to the police, the raid targeted a criminal group that stole cars and robbed banks, and invaded nearby neighborhoods

With low COVID-19 infection rates, Rio to hold New Year's party

The Brazilian beach city will go ahead with its annual fireworks display in 10 different spots including Copacabana beach, encouraging revelers to go to the nearest one to avoid excessive crowds

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Kuwait's skeet shooter Abdullah Al-Rashidi finally fulfils dream of watching his country's flag at Games

The 58-year-old seven-time Olympian wrapped the black, red, green and white cloth around his face, kissed the corner and raised his arms before waving to the crowd.

Brazil Supreme Court gives go-ahead to probe of Jair Bolsonaro over Covaxin deal

Justice Rosa Weber said the investigation is supported by recent testimony in a Senate committee investigating the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

Why is COVID-19 killing so many young children in Brazil? Doctors are baffled

The official number is likely a substantial undercount as the lack of widespread testing meant many cases going undiagnosed, said Dr Fátima Marinho from University of São Paulo

How a Brazilian carnival artiste coped with unemployment in the pandemic by reinventing her craft of stilt-walking

One of the biggest casualties has been Rio's carnival, which would have been held in February but was cancelled for the first time in 109 years because of the pandemic — leaving the small armies of costume designers, mechanics, choreographers, performers and others who usually prepare the parades out of work.

Rio de Janeiro state legislature backs off plan to rename Maracana stadium for Pele

The Maracana, which takes its unofficial name from the surrounding neighbourhood, has been the scene of historic matches including the 1950 and 2014 World Cup finals

In Brazil, world's largest tree-borne fruit is either danger or delight: Journey of the jackfruit in southern hemisphere

Jackfruit is abundant during the Southern Hemisphere’s summer, but many Brazilians are loath to eat it. Historically, it has been consumed more by the poor or enslaved; in barbecue-mad Brazil, the idea of fruit substituting for meat is viewed with suspicion.

With street parties banned due to coronavirus pandemic, Brazil's iconic Carnival goes online

The COVID-19 pandemic forced Rio to shut down its famed festival and threaten legal action against those who defy the ban to party.

Brazil's municipal elections see Centre-right candidates make gains in blow to Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil's biggest cities, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, both elected experienced Center-right mayors — incumbent Bruno Covas and returning veteran Eduardo Paes, respectively — as the candidates endorsed by Bolsonaro were roundly defeated