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EXPLAINED: Rio - The Real Truth

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

Aviation industry looks skywards as leaders fly in for Rio summit

Oil tankers may be stuck behind strait of Hormuz, but holding the Iata AGM in Brazil defies warnings of impending shortages

The Guardian - 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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Brazilian grieving father says justice still missing after Airbus, Air France guilty verdict

A Paris appeals court has found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter in the 2009 crash of Flight 447 from Rio to Paris

The Independent UK

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

Airbus, Air France guilty of manslaughter in 2009 crash

Air France and manufacturer Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter in an appeal case regarding the 2009 crash of a Rio de Janeiro to Paris flight.

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French court finds Air France, Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

Air France and Airbus were on Thursday found guilty of involuntary manslaughter by a Paris appeals court in connection to the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight that killed 228 people, the worst disaster in France's aviation history. Airbus and Air France later responded to the court decision saying they…

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Court finds Air France, Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over 2009 crash

A Paris appeals court Thursday found Air France and Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight that killed 228 people, the worst disaster in the French flag carrier's history.

Radio France Internationale

Just what the doctor ordered: Brazil’s drive to ditch UPFs from hospital menus

Following the successful reduction of ultra-processed foods in schools, scientists and politicians hope to improve patient health with locally grown and freshly prepared meals

The Guardian - UK

Fast & Furious’ Jordana Brewster Reveals Her ‘Biggest Wish’ For Fast 11 (And I’m Right There With Her)

I hope the producers are listening.

Cinemablend

Trump ‘doesn’t feel optimistic’ jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be freed

Trump believes Chinese leader Xi Jinping is seriously considering freeing a church pastor detained in China, but is less hopeful over the plight of Mr Lai

The Independent UK

Shakira’s Copacabana show pumps $160m into Rio

Shakira’s free Copacabana concert delivered a $160 million economic boost to Rio, officials say.

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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.

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

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‘We feel angry – and we have reason to be’: Brazil’s resurgent punk scene is a howl of outrage at injustice

Thriving punk culture seen as response to frustrations at unemployment, urban violence, police brutality and deprivation

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New Travel Advisory: 10 Places Women Should Avoid Visiting Alone This Summer

Travel is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the world, but safety should always come first—especially for solo female travelers. Recent reports from global travel risk firms and tourism safety studies have highlighted several destinations where women may face elevated risks when traveling alone. These risks can range…

The Independent UK

Crew member dies building stage for Shakira’s Rio de Janeiro concert

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Latin Times

Michael Jackson Brought Afrodescendants Across the Americas Together in 'They Don't Care About Us.' Now His Latino Nephew Picks Up the Torch in MICHAEL

Thirty years ago, Michael Jackson and Spike Lee made one of the riskiest and most unforgettable videos of the 1990s. They took They Don't Care About Us, one of Jackson's angriest, most confrontational songs, and filmed it in Brazil amid official outrage, legal battles, and long-running reports that the crew…

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

British tourist swindled out of nearly £1,500 buying a kebab in Rio

Previous incidents show that fraudsters manipulate payment devices to charge tourists thousands

The Guardian - UK

Swindled British tourist pays £1,500 for kebab on Rio beach

Scammer arrested after manipulating payment terminal to overcharge 1,000-fold in latest in spate of seaside cons

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