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Brazil’s polluted Rio mangroves were disappearing under waste; then local fishers restored 18.2 hectares and more than 60 animal species returned

Decades of pollution, untreated sewage, industrial activity and waste have placed heavy pressure on the mangroves around Rio de Janeiro’s Guanabara Bay in Brazil. Yet in one of the bay’s remaining protected mangrove areas, local fishers and conservationists have been working to reverse the damage. Through Projeto UÇÁ, run by…

The Times of India

The stairs to the podium: India's sporting rise under PM Modi

India's sporting journey transformed significantly from 1934 to the present day. Government programs like TOPS and Khelo India now support athletes extensively. Prime Minister Modi's focus elevated sports to a national priority. Athletes receive unprecedented funding and elite training opportunities. This shift reflects a new era of national sporting confidence…

The Economic Times

Humpbacks return to Rio: the whales are back from the brink of extinction – but will tourism help or hinder?

The gigantic aquatic acrobats are exciting Brazil’s tourists as numbers recover from whaling. But some marine biologists question how booming tourism and conservation can coexist

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Solidarity makes science accessible for all – this is the roadmap for ending the AIDS epidemic

COMMENT: The 26th International AIDS Conference in Rio painted two very different pictures of the fight against HIV and AIDS, Dan Glass writes

The Independent UK

10 Photos of Sofia Murillo: Family Learnt of Fatal Rio Helicopter Crash Whilst Waiting at Airport

Colombian influencer Sofia Murillo, her mother, and grandmother died in a helicopter crash during a sightseeing tour in Rio de Janeiro. An investigation into the accident is ongoing.

International Business Times UK

Who Was Sofia Murillo? 17-Year-Old Beauty Influencer Dies in Tragic Brazil Helicopter Crash With Family

Colombian beauty influencer Sofia Murillo, her mother, and grandmother have died after a sightseeing helicopter crashed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Four killed in helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro

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Indigenous communities aren’t rejecting tourism – they just want to shape it themselves

Imagine the scene: tourists riding in a jeep through Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro’s largest favela. With their cameras at the ready, they listen to stories of gang violence and gawp at people’s homes, believing they are learning about the “real” Rio beyond the glamorous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema.

The Conversation

HIV progress in 'real danger' as global funding plummets

RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) - The science has never been better, but political will has reached a new low: AIDS experts warned Monday that the fight against HIV was in real danger as funding fell by a fifth last year.

Bangkok Post

How to keep cool in a heatwave: 25 tips from the people who know best, from a Rio lifeguard to an Egyptian archaeologist

For some, scorching days and humid nights are just the norm. So how do they stay chilled and comfortable?

The Guardian - UK

Brazilian World Cup legend Jairzinho takes a shot: Michael Donald’s best photograph

‘Nowadays Jairzinho works with kids in the favelas of Rio where the unwritten rule is that visitors have to leave by 5pm. I asked for 10 more minutes and when I turned round, a guy had pulled a gun on my crew’

The Guardian - UK

United by grief, mothers in Brazil demand reparations after police killed their sons

A group of Brazilian mothers whose sons were killed by police are demanding a nationwide policy to support relatives of victims of state violence and are seeking public funding to finance their activities

The Independent UK

Rio devotees celebrate Zé Pelintra Day with music, dance and prayer

Dozens of devotees gather in Rio de Janeiro's Lapa neighbourhood to celebrate Ze Pelintra Day with prayer, music, dancing and candle offerings.

Euronews

I Flew to Rio for Shakira. Instead, I Discovered Why Holidays Feel So Different Now.

Shakira's record-breaking Rio concert gave me an unexpected glimpse into a bigger cultural shift—one that's changing not just where we travel, but why.

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Rio de Janeiro sees demand for whale watching trips after surge of Humpback sightings

Humpback whales are renowned for their extensive migrations, traversing vast distances across major oceans in predictable patterns, often learned from their mothers

The Independent UK

Rio bus drivers and workers throughout Brazil demand shorter work week as lawmakers examine proposal

Hundreds of bus drivers on strike protested in downtown Rio de Janeiro, demanding increased pay, better conditions and an end to the six-day working week

The Conversation

Scientists find antidepressant in the brains of sharks off the coast of Rio de Janeiro

Sertraline is one of the most widely prescribed antidepressants in the world. Global sertraline sales are expected to keep growing, projected to expand from an estimated US$1.94 billion in 2025 to approximately US$3.13 billion by 2032.

Euronews

Rock in Rio 2026: Live music still draws thousands

The opening weekend of Rock in Rio drew thousands of visitors from 125 countries, at a time when music and live shows fit into a mobile phone.

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International Business Times UK

Did Oliver Tree Foreshadow His Fatal Helicopter Crash? Late Singer's Eerie Music Videos and Interviews Resurface Online

Oliver Tree's past comments about death and falling have gone viral after the singer was killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro.

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Buzzer beater sees Aussie surf star book Rio semi spot

Ethan Ewing will have to take down Brazil's world champion and local star Yago Dora to keep alive his hopes of winning the World Surf League's Rio Pro.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Victor Wao? Oliver Tree's Friend Who Narrowly Escaped Fatal Helicopter Crash in Brazil After Fear of Flying Decision

Brazilian producer Victor Wao narrowly avoided a fatal helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro by opting to travel by car due to his fear of flying, sparing him from the tragedy.

Latin Times

YouTube Creators Mourn Popular Argentine Youtuber Gaspi After Fatal Helicopter Crash in Rio: 'Life is So Unfair'

The death of Argentine YouTuber Gaspi in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro prompted an outpouring of grief across the Spanish-speaking content creator community, with streamers, YouTubers and influencers sharing tributes on social media and during live broadcasts.

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Singer Oliver Tree killed in Brazilian helicopter collision

Electropop musician Oliver Tree, most well known for hits including Life Goes On and Miss You, was one of six people killed in the mid-air collision between two helicopters in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning (14.06.26).

International Business Times UK

Why Were Oliver Tree and Gaspi on the Same Helicopter in Rio — and What Were They Filming Together?

A mid-air collision in Rio de Janeiro resulted in the deaths of American singer Oliver Tree and Argentine YouTuber Gaspi. Authorities are investigating the crash, which may have involved content collaboration.

International Business Times UK

Is YouTuber Gaspi Dead? Helicopter Crash in Rio de Janeiro Kills Six, Oliver Tree Named on Passenger List

A helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro resulted in six fatalities, including singer Oliver Tree and YouTuber Gaspi. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash.

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