RARE PHOTOS: 16 | Vintage Vibes

Sakshi Malik | The wrestler who never stopped fighting

The Hindu profiles on Sakshi Malik | Sakshi Malik's journey from a bus conductor's daughter to India's first female Olympic medalist and her fight for justice for women wrestlers.

The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023

‘The Party of London’: Rio’s favela funk raves look to the world

Naming trend began about five years ago, but these bailes are far more than the ear-shattering raves vilified by the authorities

The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2023

7 of the best destinations for a Brazil holiday

South America’s largest country has enough colourful cities, historic landmarks and areas of natural beauty to rival entire continents

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023

A top Brazilian criminal leader is isolated in prison after he negotiated his own arrest

Authorities say one of Brazil’s top criminal leaders has been locked up in a 6-square-meter (65-square-foot) isolation cell at a maximum security prison to avoid being killed by rivals

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2023

Brazil's Idyllic Copacabana Rocked By Crime, Vigilantes

Famed for its turquoise waters, lush beaches and breathtaking views, iconic Brazilian tourism destination Copacabana is reeling from violent crime, leading residents to launch vigilante groups -- worrying authorities and rights activists.

International Business Times · Dec 9, 2023

Hopes for a Mercosur-EU trade deal fade yet again as leaders meet in Brazil

The heads of state from South America’s Mercosur trade bloc are in Rio de Janeiro for a meeting that is expected to disappoint members hoping to finalize a deal with the European Union

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Crunch Time For EU-Mercosur Deal At Rio Summit

The fate of a long-awaited but controversial Europe-South America trade deal hangs in the balance this week when Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hosts a summit of the Mercosur regional bloc.

International Business Times · Dec 5, 2023

Heat and a Swiftie's death in Brazil

In an era of rising heat waves, experts weigh in on how to plan for concerts and other large events safely

Salon · Nov 27, 2023

Lionel Messi draws Brazilian fans to what could be the Argentine great's last match in Rio

Many Brazilians have become fans of Lionel Messi in recent years

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

A fan died of heat at a Taylor Swift concert. It's a rising risk with climate change

The concert in Rio de Janeiro took place during one of the worst heat waves ever in Brazil. The country is in the middle of a record-breaking six months of extreme weather.

WEKU · Nov 21, 2023