Rio de Janeiro13 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 202513 Jul 2025Watch: Was Lady Gaga's Rio concert really attended by 2.1m people?BBC Verify looks at a claim from Rio de Janeiro officials that the pop star's beach gig drew huge numbers.13 Jul 202519 Jun 2025Fears grow for Londoner missing in Rio de JaneiroDenis Kopanev, 33, disappeared from his accommodation without taking his personal items or passport.19 Jun 20254 May 2025Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster A large-scale bomb attack was thwarted by police before Gaga's first concert in Brazil since 2012. 4 May 20254 May 2025'Little Monsters' enjoy free Lady Gaga concert in BrazilMore than two million people attended the concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, city officials say.4 May 2025...