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Singing contest in Rio prison provides creative outlet for women behind bars

In a Rio de Janeiro prison, Brazilian women inmates showcased their talents in a singing contest on Friday

The Independent UK · Jan 23

The royal family in 2025: King and Kate’s health news and Andrew’s banishment

The King and Queen hosted US president Donald Trump, William travelled to Rio and Kate staged her annual carol concert.

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2025

We can be heroes: the inspiring people we met around the world in 2025 – part two

From the ‘warrior’ midwife saving lives in Senegal to the outed Kenyan pop star speaking up against prejudice, these are some of the people who gave us hope

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025

Lewis Hamilton says Rio de Janeiro could be “a good place for me” as his love for Brazil grows

Lewis Hamilton says Rio de Janeiro could be “a good place for me'

Motorsport · Nov 7, 2025

‘Politicians actually taking action’: six world mayors defying climate-sceptic populist leaders

From Sierra Leone to Milan, cities are crafting their own rules and innovations in the face of rising temperatures

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025

How organised crime took over areas of Rio de Janeiro – and why violent police raids won’t fix the problem

At dawn on October 28, residents of Rio de Janeiro woke to the sound of gunfire. Battles continued throughout the day in the favelas of Alemão and Penha, as police mounted a huge operation targeting the Commando Vermelho, or the Red Command, one of Brazil’s largest organised criminal gangs.

The Conversation · Nov 6, 2025

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.

BANG Premier · Nov 6, 2025

Prince William's Earthshot Prize honours global climate innovation projects

In Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, the Earthshot Prize brought together Brazilian and global celebrities alongside Prince William, who is in the city for a three-day environmental programme before travelling on to the COP30 UN climate summit.

Euronews · Nov 6, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025