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Prince William hails Earthshot Prize winners at Rio de Janeiro ceremony

Prince William described the winners of this year's Earthshot Prize as the "world's true action heroes" at Wednesday's (05.11.25) ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Kylie among the stars to turn out for William’s Earthshot Prize ceremony

The Australian pop star and Canadian singer Shawn Mendes appeared at the environmental awards event in Rio de Janeiro.

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Prince William recreates famous Princess Diana photo in Rio de Janeiro

Prince William stood in the spot where Diana, Princess of Wales, posed for a picture back in 1991

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Prince William recreates iconic Princess Diana moment on moving visit to Rio de Janeiro

Prince William has recreated the same iconic scenic picture his late mother, Princess Diana, posed for on her visit to the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro.

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Prince William to spotlight environmental solutions in Rio de Janeiro with Earthshot Prize awards

Prince William is set to announce the winners of his Earthshot Prize in Rio de Janeiro

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William follows in mother’s footsteps as he views Rio de Janeiro from above

He stood in the spot where his mother Diana, Princess of Wales had taken in the stunning views in the shadow of the Christ the Redeemer statue.

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Prince William smashes penalty with Brazilian youngsters at iconic stadium

Watch as the Prince of Wales scores a penalty whilst enjoying a kickabout with young Brazilian footballers at an iconic stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

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Prince William receives keys to the city of Rio de Janeiro

Prince William was given the keys to the city of Rio de Janeiro as he begins a five-day visit to Brazil to stage his annual Earthshot Prize ceremony.

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Mayors pledge coordinated climate action ahead of UN conference in Brazil

Three hundred mayors have gathered in Rio de Janeiro to pledge coordinated climate action in their cities

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William to take in sights of Rio de Janeiro as Brazil tour begins

The Prince of Wales will visit Brazil to stage his Earthshot Prize and attend the Cop30 summit.

Evening Standard

Prince William burnishes credentials as king-in-waiting with Earthshot Prize and COP30 in Brazil

Prince William, the heir to the British throne, will be on the streets of Rio de Janeiro this week to promote his Earthshot Prize, an initiative to find solutions to major environmental issues

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Protesters call for governor’s resignation after Rio’s deadliest police raid

Hundreds of protesters have marched through Vila Cruzeiro favela, demanding the resignation of Rio de Janeiro state Gov. Cláudio Castro

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What to know about Rio's deadliest police raid that exposed limits of anti-gang tactics in Brazil

Police in Rio de Janeiro have launched a massive operation in two favelas, resulting in 121 deaths, including four officers

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Angry families begin burying dead after police raid on Rio favela kills at least 132

The operation's stated objectives were capturing leaders and limiting the territorial expansion of the Red Command gang, which has increased its control over favelas in recent years.

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Rio favelas left reeling after lethal gang raid as families bury the dead

Families in Rio de Janeiro have begun burying victims of the city’s deadliest gang raid

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Latin America is reviving the ‘iron fist’ approach to law enforcement

A massive anti-drug raid in Rio de Janeiro left 132 people dead in the early hours of October 28 as Brazil’s security forces confronted one of the country’s biggest crime gangs. It was one of the deadliest security operations in modern Brazilian history.

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The death toll from a massive police raid in Rio de Janeiro rises to 121

A massive police raid targeting a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro has left at least 121 people dead

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Brazilian Police Kill More Than In Massive Rio Raids Targeting Largest Criminal Organization

Drug raids in Rio de Janeiro sparked massive shootouts that left more than 100 people dead, including four police officers.

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Rio Police Raid Turns Deadly As 64 People Killed; Here Are Some Scenes Of The Violence

A massive police and military raid in Rio's favelas targeted the Red Command gang, leaving 64 dead and 81 arrested. The operation, the deadliest in recent history, involved gunfire, burning cars, barricades, and weaponised drones.

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Deadliest police raid in Rio’s history leaves 132 dead in favela

The massive raid involved 2,500 police and soldiers in helicopters, armored vehicles and on foot

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Major Rio police raid leaves 60 suspects dead

Around 2,500 police officers and soldiers launched a large-scale raid against drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least 60 suspects and the arrest of 81 others, officials said.

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Photos show massive police raid in Rio's favelas leaving dozens dead in clashes with drug gangs

Brazilian security forces launched a massive daylong operation on drug gangs in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas, setting off fierce gun battles that left dozens dead and many wounded, in what officials called one of the largest and most violent police actions in recent years.

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60 people killed as ‘biggest gang raid in history’ sparks shootouts in Rio de Janeiro

The massive raid by thousands of cops followed a year of investigation into the criminal group

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Sir Keir Starmer to attend William’s Earthshot prize in Brazil

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman confirmed last week that Sir Keir would attend the major summit

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Sir Keir Starmer to attend William’s Earthshot prize in Brazil ahead of Cop30

The Prime Minister is expected to appear at the 2025 Earthshot Prize, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro this year.

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