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A group of Brazilian women battling cancer find new hope thanks to Va'a canoeing

Anna Lucia Amorim’s life was turned upside by breast cancer and the 63-year-old from Rio de Janeiro state fell into a deep depression, sometimes struggling to get out of bed

The Independent UK

Brazil’s dangerous flirtation with counterterrorism

American pop star Lady Gaga delivered a free concert to over 2.1 million revellers on Copacabana beach in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro in May. Those attuned to security concerns saw a policing and public safety nightmare.

The Conversation

Catholics call for environmental action at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue

Brazilian Catholic worshippers have laid down an eco-friendly carpet in front of the world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro calling for the protection of the environment

The Independent UK

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New Rio de Janeiro law requires public hospitals to display anti-abortion signs

Opponents view the controversial act as part of a growing trend across Brazil to further restrict abortion access

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A perfect 'legend' for the 'illegals': How a Russian spy couple became Portuguese citizens

The process took years and included a wedding in Rio de Janeiro, several visits to the Portuguese consulate, trips to Lisbon and a suspicious declaration attributed to a national living in Brazil.

Euronews

Rio’s mayor loosens restrictions on live beach music after an outcry

Rio de Janeiro’s mayor has loosened new restrictions on live music on the city’s beaches after many people warned of a threat to the dynamic cultural scene

The Independent UK

No more samba on the strand? Rio de Janeiro aims to curb unauthorised vendors and noise on beaches

Set to come into force at the beginning of June, the new rules restrict live music, food and drink sales, chair rentals and even the name of kiosks.

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Anger as Rio de Janeiro brings in sweeping changes to famous tourist hotspots

Is this the end of Samba on the beach?

The Independent UK

Judge removes Brazil soccer president from office days after Ancelotti hired

A Rio de Janeiro judge removed Ednaldo Rodrigues as Brazilian soccer confederation president and ordered new elections “as soon as possible.”

The Independent UK

Lady Gaga bomb plot: Thwarted plan lifts veil on the gamification of hate and gendered nature of online radicalization

The more than 2 million people who attended Lady Gaga’s free concert on Copacabana Beach on May 3, 2025, had no idea of a plot that, if successful, would have turned the event into a tragedy fueled by hate. Just hours before a sea of admirers waved fans in sync…

The Conversation

Foiled Brazilian terrorist plot against Lady Gaga gets sinister 'satanist' twist

Brazilian authorities have shared new details, reporting that a suspect had been planning to execute a “satanist ritual by killing a child or baby”, as the suspect reportedly believes Lady Gaga is a Satanist.

Euronews

Suspect accused of planning to bomb Lady Gaga concert in Brazil was recently deported man from US, report says

‘They planned to use Molotov cocktails and explosive backpacks,’ a police complaint read

The Independent UK

Brazilian judge orders arrest of man over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in Rio

A Brazilian judge has ordered the arrest of a man suspected of being involved in an alleged plot to place explosives at a concert of singer Lady Gaga in Rio de Janeiro

The Independent UK

How an Anti-LGBT+ Hate Group Used Discord to Recruit Minors and Plan a Bomb Attack at Lady Gaga's Concert

Rio de Janeiro police were able to prevent the attack thanks to Operation Fake Monster, which ensured the safety of the 2.3 million fans who gathered on the beaches of Copacabana to see Lady Gaga over the weekend.

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Lady Gaga shares emotional message after Brazilian police foil concert bomb plot

Pop star Lady Gaga has shared her love for her Brazilian fans after it emerged police in the country foiled a a bomb attack planned for her record-breaking free concert in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday (03.05.25).

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Brazilian police foil bomb plot at Lady Gaga concert

Lady Gaga's spokesperson has issued a statement after police thwarted a plot to attack her concert in Rio de Janeiro.

International Business Times

Brazil Police Foil Lady Gaga Gig Bomb Plot

Brazilian police said Sunday they had arrested two people in connection with a foiled plot to attack Lady Gaga's packed mega-concert in Rio de Janeiro.

The Independent UK

Brazilian police arrest two people over plot to bomb Lady Gaga's concert in Rio

Brazilian police say that they have thwarted a plot to detonate a bomb at Lady Gaga’s concert the night before in Rio de Janeiro, the biggest show of her career that drew some 2 million fans to Copacabana Beach

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The Independent UK

Lady Gaga breaks silence after police foil anti-LGBTQ terror group’s plan to attack her record breaking concert

The suspects were recruiting minors to carry out coordinated attacks using improvised explosives and Molotov cocktails

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 2 million fans

Lady Gaga performed a free concert on Copacabana Beach on Saturday night, the second such show in as many years organized by Rio de Janeiro’s City Hall. The show was the biggest of the pop star’s career, as it was for Madonna who also turned the expansive stretch of sand…

The Independent UK

Lady Gaga to rock Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 1 million fans

Lady Gaga will give a free concert on Copacabana Beach Saturday night, the second such show in as many years organized by Rio de Janeiro’s City Hall

International Business Times

Rio Goes Gaga For US Singer Ahead Of Free Concert

Behind his large studded sunglasses, Victor Faro's eyes were glued on the luxury hotel overlooking Copacabana beach where US superstar Lady Gaga is staying ahead of her free mega-concert in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.

International Business Times

BRICS Members Blast Rise Of 'Trade Protectionism'

China, Brazil and other members of the BRICS grouping on Tuesday slammed the "resurgence of trade protectionism" at a meeting in Rio de Janeiro dominated by US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz.

The Conversation

The rise of Brazil’s fuel mafias and their gas station money laundering machines

Brazil’s federal police recently pulled back the curtain on a criminal web that had infiltrated the country’s fuel distribution chains. What looked like ordinary gas stations were, in fact, outposts of a vast laundering machine, washing dirty money with diesel and ethanol. According to Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski, more than…

The Independent UK

Watch moment Prince William unveils location for 2025 Earthshot Prize

Prince William has announced this year’s Earthshot Prize will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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