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Despair, dismay and anger as court acquits Air France, Airbus over Rio disaster

A French court on Monday acquitted Air France and plane manufacturer Airbus in a trial over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight in which 228 people lost their lives.

Radio France Internationale

Air France and Airbus cleared of manslaughter in Flight 447 Rio-Paris plane crash

The ruling effectively means that ‘sleeping’ pilots Marc Dubois, David Robert and Pierre-Cedric Bonin were fully responsible

Evening Standard

Air France NOT guilty of manslaughter of 228 on flight which crashed into Atlantic

Five British nationals and three Irish doctors were among the 228 passengers killed after the doomed Flight 447, an Airbus 330 that was travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean

Daily Mirror

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Airbus, Air France face verdict over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

A French court is ruling Monday on whether Airbus and Air France are guilty of manslaughter over the 2009 crash of Flight 447 en route from Rio to Paris

The Independent UK

Boy, 11, filmed riding horse to school after his bike had flat tyre

Pedro de Lima, 11, was filmed by a driver as he rode to his school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a horse after his bike got a flat tyre - and his mother had no idea

Daily Mirror

Panic and emotional pain as alleged deep-cover Russian spies vanish

Pair of suspected ‘illegals’ are thought to have been a married couple living separate lives in Brazil and Greece

The Guardian - UK

Brazil travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

From eye-popping nature and wildlife experiences to carnival, beaches and much more besides, Brazil is a feast for the senses

The Independent UK

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Brazil has a new biggest favela, and not in Rio de Janeiro

For the first time since poverty, lack of opportunity and economic inequality caused favelas to mushroom across many of the nation’s cities, Brazil’s biggest favela isn’t in Rio de Janeiro

The Independent UK

Vin Diesel, Brie Larson and Jason Momoa rev up for action in these exclusive Fast X images

A new look at the 10th instalment of the Fast & Furious saga

Total Film

At least 13 dead in latest clash with police outside Rio de Janeiro

At least 13 people were killed in clashes with police just outside Brazil's seaside city of Rio de Janeiro after a raid to arrest a gang leader, police said on Thursday, marking another bloody episode in the sprawling metro area.

Reuters

Frances Tiafoe halts Cameron Norrie’s winning run

Norrie’s excellent start to 2023 had seen him claim title success in Rio last month and make finals at Auckland and Buenos Aires.

The National (Scotland)

Frances Tiafoe halts Cameron Norrie’s winning run at Indian Wells

Norrie’s excellent start to 2023 had seen him claim title success in Rio last month and make finals at Auckland and Buenos Aires.

The Independent UK

Five years after Rio councilwoman slain, questions and hope

Supporters gathered Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro to mark five years since the assassination of Black, bisexual councilwoman Marielle Franco amid hope that investigations into her death will accelerate under Brazil’s new leftist president

The Independent UK

Rogê: Curyman review – heartwarming Braziliana

The Rio samba star reaches an international audience at last with this funky, genre-hopping set

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Iranian warships in Rio de Janeiro stirring concern abroad

The arrival this week to Rio de Janeiro of two Iranian warships that Brazil’s government authorized to dock has prompted rebukes both from Israel and the U.S. On Thursday, one of the two ships was spotted off shore Rio’s world-famous south zone of beaches, while the other was docked downtown

Reuters

Brazil allows two Iranian warships to dock in Rio despite US pressure

Two Iranian warships docked in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government granted permission despite pressure from the United States to bar them.

The Independent UK

Cameron Norrie gets better of Carlos Alcaraz to win Rio Open

The Spaniard got the better of Norrie in last week’s Argentina Open final in Buenos Aires.

The Independent UK

Rio Carnival's overlooked, all-important rite: The count

Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival may have come to a close, but the city can’t resume regular life until “the count” of scores from the parade competition is completed and a victor is proclaimed

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The Independent UK

Party animal aims to be Carnival's greatest parade director

Few Brazilians can claim to dominate their field as much _ and at such a young age _ as the 39-year-old Carnival impresario Leandro Vieira

Bangkok Post

Rio holds first all-out carnival since Covid

RIO DE JANEIRO - With a swirl of glitter, sequins and samba, Rio de Janeiro will kick off its famed carnival parades Sunday, the climax of the festival's first full-on edition since Covid-19 and Brazil's bitterly divisive elections.

Tribune News Service

5 million Carnival revelers descend on Rio as Brazil seeks comeback

Rio de Janeiro will welcome an estimated 5 million people at its Carnival celebrations this weekend, signaling a comeback for Brazil after two years of COVID-19 put celebrations on hold.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Recycling Gives Rio Carnival Costumes New Life

Holding a dazzling jewel-encrusted crown decorated with green and orange feathers, Brazilian art teacher Regina Coeli places it on her head, making sure the fit is just right for her upcoming carnival parade. She won't however be marching in the streets of Rio de Janeiro -- where her sparkling crown…

The Independent UK

Watch live as the Carmelitas party kicks off Rio carnival

Watch live as the Carmelitas block party kicks off Rio de Janeiro as carnival festivities on Friday, 17 February.

The Independent UK

Brazil's Carnival finally reborn in full form after pandemic

Brazil’s Carnival is back

Newcastle Herald

Ryan joins Switzerland ahead of SailGP round in Australia

The Coal Point product, who won Olympic gold in Tokyo and silver in Rio as part of the men's 470 class, will race in Sydney Harbour this weekend.

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