Rio de Janeiro25 Feb 2026Politician brothers convicted in Brazil for ordering murder of prominent councillorMarielle Franco's murder at the age of 38 in Rio de Janeiro sparked protests across Brazil. 25 Feb 202619 Feb 2026Samba school that praised Brazil's Lula at Rio Carnival relegatedSee the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize.19 Feb 202619 Feb 2026Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula comes last in carnival competitionRio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades began with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.19 Feb 202614 Feb 2026Police wear fancy dress in Rio Carnival phone theft stingTwo people were arrested after a woman was spotted by a drone grabbing a phone from an attendee.14 Feb 202613 Nov 2025Deadly Rio police raid failed to loosen gang's iron grip, residents sayMore than 120 people were killed in the raid which targeted the Comando Vermelho criminal gang.13 Nov 20256 Nov 2025William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in RioWinners include a project for making the Atlantic Forest financially viable and a global ocean treaty initiative.6 Nov 20255 Nov 2025William follows in mother Diana's footsteps with Rio statue photoThe Prince of Wales posed beneath the Christ the Redeemer statue 34 years after his mother did.5 Nov 202530 Oct 2025'The bodies just kept coming' - photographer at deadly Rio police raidA witness says residents brought down body after body - some mutilated - after the massive police raid which has left at least 120 dead.30 Oct 202529 Oct 2025At least 132 killed in Rio police raid, officials sayThe police operation targeting a criminal gang in a densely-populated area of Rio is the deadliest in the city.29 Oct 2025...
