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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

Sadiq Khan flies into row over 12,000-mile round trip to Brazil to warn of dangers of climate change

London mayor has made more than 20 foreign trips in nine years at City Hall

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - US

Family of woman who died from Covid after giving birth sues Brazilian state

Exclusive: Lidiane Vieira Frazão, a black woman from Rio, was repeatedly denied appropriate treatment as President Bolsonaro downplayed the pandemic, lawsuit says

The Guardian - US

The Olympic Venue That Was Built Over a Toxic Waste Site

Every four years, the Olympics ignite excitement around the world. It is a celebration of human achievement and national pride. However, many people don’t know (or don’t talk about) the one Olympic venue that was constructed over a toxic waste site. Once the country was chosen as the location for…

Clever Dude

‘Avenue of Death’: the Rio motorway where stray bullets, botched raids and resilience collide

Brazil Avenue was meant to symbolise progress – today it tells the story of a city at war with itself

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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

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

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

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.

Latin Times

Two People Arrested After Police Stops Bomb Attack On Lady Gaga Concert In Brazil

With approximately 2.5 million fans in attendance, the performance has broken the world record for the highest-attended concert by a female artist in history.

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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.

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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

The Guardian - UK

‘Like a religious thing’: free Lady Gaga concert draws 2.1m to Rio

Fans poured on to Copacabana beach from around Brazil for show that beat Madonna’s record audience size

Euronews

Brazilian police arrest two over alleged bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga concert

Police in Brazil have detained two people over an alleged plan to set off explosives at a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro that attracted more than two million fans.

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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.

Autosport

Autosport 75: How McLaren moved the goalposts amid another F1 rivalry

“Ayrton, we’ve decided to forget the Rio test. We’ll shake the new cars down at Silverstone instead, on Thursday and Friday of this week…” Ron Dennis let the words hang in the air, and with a broad grin listened for the world champion’s response across the 5000-mile telephone link separating…

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.

Evening Standard

Dodds: No action taken over social media’s influence on Southport riots

Labour former minister Anneliese Dodds warned ‘there are many other canaries choking down the coal mine’.

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