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Rio de Janeiro

    Debunked: A study into music's effect on cells doesn't show Beethoven's 5th can 'fight cancer'
    Brazilian police arrest two over foiled Lady Gaga concert bomb plot
    Lady Gaga performs to over two million fans at free concert on Copacabana
    17 hostages released by gunman at bus station in Rio de Janeiro
    Brazilian police investigate Jair Bolsonaro's son for alleged spying on opponents
    Taylor Swift postpones Rio show due to 'extreme temperatures' after death of fan
    Conjoined twins with fused brains successfully separated in Brazil
    At least 18 people killed in police raid on Brazil favela
    At least 78 people dead due to flash floods and landslides near Rio de Janeiro
    Olympics with no crowds, not recognising Wozniacki in Rio and 'a weird hatred of bananas'
    Brazil's Supreme Court backs Netflix in 'gay jesus' TV show case
    Gunman shot dead by police after holding bus passengers hostage in Rio
    Lionel Messi slams 'shameful' Copa America pitches
    Brazilian Grand Prix leaves Sao Paulo after three decades as move to Rio confirmed
    At least 10 dead after fire at youth football facility in Brazil
    Cutbacks blamed as massive fire guts Brazil's national museum
    'This is a tragic day for Brazil': Fire tears through historic museum in Rio
    'He blagged a professional career in the most difficult place to make it': the greatest swindle in football history
    Brazilian police arrest 'celebrity' surgeon after patient's death
    Germany star's descent into hell after 2014 World Cup dream goal
    Baby killed and 17 injured as car ploughs into crowds in Rio de Janeiro
    Pictures: Giant whale washes up on iconic beach in Rio de Janeiro
    Brazilian Olympic Committee President arrested over vote-buying scheme to bring games to Rio
    Rio nightlife is suffering due to surge in robberies
    British tourist shot after her family accidentally drove into Brazilian favela
    Brazil's president has been charged with bribery in the 'car wash' scandal
    20 people injured in Rio carnival float crash
    Confirmed! Jose Aldo will fight Max Holloway for the title stripped from Conor McGregor
    Rio tickets scandal: Kevin Mallon home in Ireland for Christmas
    Kevin Mallon set to follow Pat Hickey and return home to Ireland
    Pat Hickey is finally on his way back to Ireland
    Pat Hickey has his passport back and may be on his way to Ireland
    Pat Hickey could get his passport back today - paving the way for a return to Ireland
    Rio police rely on toilet paper donations due to cuts in funding
    Four die after police helicopter 'shot down' over Rio's infamous 'City of God' slum
    Pat Hickey 'in good spirits' as his lawyer confirms €410,000 bond money will be deposited
    Pat Hickey still in Rio as OCI prepares for release of report
    European Olympic Council expresses its "strong support" and "warmest wishes" for Pat Hickey
    Three OCI officials return to Ireland after Rio police hand back their passports
    OCI to take one month to review how it's governed in wake of ticket scandal
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