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Rio de Janeiro residents granted day off to party, ahead of Scotland vs Brazil

Rio city chiefs have declared an official holiday for the day they play Scotland at the World Cup in Miami.

The National (Scotland)

How to spend two days in Rio de Janeiro’s coolest neighbourhood

Most tourists just pass through Botafogo, but they’re missing out, says Gordon Thomson. He suggests visitors stay a couple of days to explore the intriguing history, lively food scene and passionate football culture

The Independent UK

Airline chiefs grapple with fuel shock, fare test at Rio summit

RIO DE JANEIRO - Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry's post-pandemic recovery, as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and disrupts airspace while carriers try to cushion the blow with higher fares and tighter capacity.

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Airline chiefs grapple with fuel shock, fare test at Rio summit

Global airline leaders gather in Rio de Janeiro facing a tough recovery test. The Iran war is increasing fuel costs and disrupting flight paths. Airlines are raising ticket prices and limiting flights to manage these challenges. A shortage of new aircraft also adds to their financial strain. Industry profits are…

The Economic Times

Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summit

Airline leaders meet in Rio de Janeiro facing a major industry crisis. The Iran war is increasing jet fuel costs and disrupting flights. This is forcing airlines to raise fares and cut routes. Experts predict a downgrade to profit forecasts. Aircraft delivery delays and climate goals also present challenges. The…

The Economic Times

Brazilian players from a Rio de Janeiro favela find hope and opportunities thanks to soccer

João Victor Gonçalves, from one of Rio de Janeiro's poorest favelas, has achieved a dream by playing soccer internationally

The Independent UK

The mural project honouring the Black cultural heritage of Rio de Janeiro – photo essay

Despite its majority Afro-descendant population, fewer than 10% of public monuments across Rio commemorate Black people. Photographer María Magdalena Arréllaga chronicles the project seeking to redress the balance

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Air France and Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 Rio-Paris crash over Atlantic

On 1 June 2009, Air France Flight AF447, travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, was cruising over the Atlantic when the pilots lost control of the aircraft, causing it to plunge into the ocean.

Euronews

Is Neymar going to play for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup?

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti announced the 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup at a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. The highly anticipated squad confirmed the inclusion of 34-year-old Neymar, Brazil's leading goalscorer, who has been in strong form for Santos. Ancelotti had previously indicated that Neymar's…

The Independent UK

Shakira's father had a stroke moments before her Rio megashow

Shakira's father William Mebarack Chadid, 94, suffered a stroke just moments before she was due to take to the stage in front of audience of two million people for a show in Rio de Janeiro.

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Shakira’s Massive Rio Show Slammed As A “Mess” After Fans Point Out Major Blunders

It was meant to be one of the biggest shows of her career, but some fans felt Shakira’s performance on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach was her messiest.

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Shakira performs to staggering two million people in Copacabana

Shakira performed a free concert for a huge crowd in Rio de Janeiro over the weekend.

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When 2 million voices met one stage: How Shakira made music history in Copacabana

Rio de Janeiro once again turned Copacabana into the world's biggest stage. Shakira performed on Saturday in front of two million people in a free concert that the city's mayor described as historic and will generate some $155 million for the local economy.

Euronews

From Brazil's rainforest to Rio de Janeiro, an all-Indigenous soccer team gets set for its debut

Sávio Conrado Mura left his Indigenous village of stilt houses located deep in the Amazon rainforest to try his luck at professional soccer and hopefully one day play for the Brazilian national team at the World Cup

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Shakira set to perform a free concert for millions of fans on Copacabana Beach

Fans had already begun to gather on the beach Saturday morning to secure prime spots for the evening’s spectacle

Euronews

Brazil's Congress reduces ex-President Bolsonaro's coup prison sentence

Lawmakers defied President Lula da Silva’s veto and moved to adopt a bill that would dramatically reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup following his loss in the October 2022 presidential elections.

International Business Times UK

Luciferian Church In Brazil: Worshippers Flock To Spooky Castle Despite Court Ban

Brazil's first 'Satanic church' in Rio de Janeiro remains closed due to building permit issues, sparking debates on religious freedom and cultural tolerance.

The Independent UK

Construction of the stage for Shakira's concert in Brazil resumes after worker's death

Workers in Brazil have resumed the construction of the stage for the upcoming concert by Shakira this weekend on Rio de Janeiro’s famous Copacabana Beach

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Shakira's crew member crushed to death ahead of Rio concert as horror details revealed

A witness said they saw people running ‘out of nowhere’ as tragedy hit ahead of the huge show in the Brazilian city

Latin Times

Black Day for Tourism in Latin America: 2 Dead During Shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan, 200 Tourists Stranded During Rio de Janeiro Police Operation

Two violent security incidents in Mexico and Brazil cast a shadow over tourism in Latin America on Monday, after gunfire erupted at the archaeological site of Teotihuacan outside Mexico City and roughly 200 tourists were left stranded during a police operation in Rio de Janeiro.

The Independent UK

Sugarloaf Mountain zipline blocked by judge in Brazil

The Rio de Janeiro mountain has been part of a designated Unesco World Heritage Site since 2012

International Business Times UK

Rio de Janeiro Mayor Bans Chappell Roan From Performing in Rio Festival After Incident Left Young Fan Scared

Rio de Janeiro's Mayor, Eduardo Cavaliere, bans singer Chappell Roan from performing at Todo Mundo no Rio following a dispute involving her security team and Jorginho's young daughter.

The Independent UK

Rio police pull 4 officers from street duty in a probe into a deadly raid

Authorities say that four Brazilian police officers have been removed from street duty in an investigation into their involvement in a deadly raid in a low-income part of Rio de Janeiro

Motorsport

Everything we know about Goiania Circuit – MotoGP’s new Brazilian GP venue

Here’s a full preview of the returning Brazilian GP, which effectively replaces Argentina on the 2026 MotoGP calendar

The Independent UK

Brazilian police operation in Rio favelas leaves at least 8 dead, including local drug boss

A police raid in a Rio de Janeiro favela has left at least eight people dead

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