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Rio de Janeiro: Second-most populous city in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, or simply Rio, is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-most-populous city in Brazil and the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas.

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A collective in Brazil is helping disabled people reach new heights [Video]

A collective in Brazil is helping disabled people reach new heights

A group of volunteers, through a project called “Coletivo Inclusão”, is taking adventurous disabled people up one of Rio de Janeiro’s most complex trails, reaching places some would say..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
Sea lion makes unusual visit to Ipanema beach [Video]

Sea lion makes unusual visit to Ipanema beach

A fur seal appeared on the sand of Rio de Janeiro's iconic Ipanema beach on Wednesday morning.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
In Brazil, Santa arrives by jet ski [Video]

In Brazil, Santa arrives by jet ski

On Tuesday, Santa arrived at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a jet ski.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
Starmer launches 'clean power alliance' at G20 [Video]

Starmer launches 'clean power alliance' at G20

Sir Keir Starmer has launched with Brazil the Global Clean Power Alliance at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. 12 countries have signed up to join the initiative, which the UK prime minister says, "is..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 01:31Published
PM tells Putin to "get out of Ukraine" at G20 summit [Video]

PM tells Putin to "get out of Ukraine" at G20 summit

Sir Keir Starmer urged Vladimir Putin to "get out of Ukraine" as he addressed the G20 summit in Rio, Brazil, on Tuesday. It comes as Mr Starmer has refused to comment on whether Britain will allow..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 02:38Published
‘Stop the Slaughter’: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Demand ‘No More Massacres’ as G20 Summit Kicks Off [Video]

‘Stop the Slaughter’: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Demand ‘No More Massacres’ as G20 Summit Kicks Off

As world leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the G20 summit, large-scale pro-Palestinian protests erupted in the city, with demonstrators demanding an immediate end to the violence in Gaza and..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:47Published
Ceasefire Calls Dominate G20 Summit | Leaders Push for Peace in Gaza and Lebanon, Hostage Release [Video]

Ceasefire Calls Dominate G20 Summit | Leaders Push for Peace in Gaza and Lebanon, Hostage Release

During the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, global leaders were pressured by widespread protests to address ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. Demonstrators, including religious and climate activists,..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:36Published
Biden Misses G20 Group Photo in Rio, logistical issues blamed, Leaders pose without him.| WATCH [Video]

Biden Misses G20 Group Photo in Rio, logistical issues blamed, Leaders pose without him.| WATCH

US President Joe Biden missed the G20 group photo in Rio due to scheduling issues. Leaders like Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi participated, while Biden, Trudeau, and Meloni took a separate picture..

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Keir Starmer meets with Indian PM Narendra Modi [Video]

Keir Starmer meets with Indian PM Narendra Modi

Sir Keir Starmer holds a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rio De Janeiro. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 01:29Published
Keir Starmer meets with Japanese prime minister at G20 [Video]

Keir Starmer meets with Japanese prime minister at G20

Sir Keir Starmer meets Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba for the first time. The pair shake hands and pose for pictures ahead of their meeting at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. Report by..

Credit: ODN     Duration: 01:01Published

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'Always a pleasure': PM Modi meets Italian PM Meloni on sidelines of Rio de Janeiro G20 Summit

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'Keep in mind challenges & priorities of Global South': PM Modi calls for global alliance to tackle poverty at G20

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, emphasizing India's commitment to fighting hunger and poverty. He highlighted India's successful initiatives in poverty..
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After Nigeria, PM Modi lands in Brazil for G20 Summit

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UFC's Gilbert Burns Downplays NFLer's Brazil Concerns, 'It's Not That Crazy'

NFLers wringing their hands over Friday night's game in Brazil need to relax ... 'cause Gilbert Burns -- a UFC superstar who's from Rio De Janeiro -- tells TMZ Sports the athletes are going to be just..
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Madonna Crushes Personal Concert Record with 1.6 Million Fans in Rio

Leave it to Madonna to go out with a bang ... that's how you'd have to describe the insane scene in Brazil when she closed out her world tour with more than a million people in the sand. A reported 1.6..
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Madonna plays her biggest-ever show on Rio beach

Madonna has played her biggest-ever gig to an estimated 1.6 million people on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro.
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Britons Paul Craig and Jack Shore suffer defeats at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Cundy wins 15th straight world title in Rio

Jody Cundy wins his 15th consecutive world title in the C4 1km time-trial at the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in Rio de Janeiro.
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Fachie wins 20th world title two days after mugging

Neil Fachie won the 20th title of his career at the Para-cycling Track World Championships - two days after being mugged in Rio de Janeiro.
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Schrager & Cox win Para-cycling world titles

Daphne Schrager & Kadeena Cox win world titles at the Para-cycling Track World Championships in Rio de Janeiro.
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Defending champion Norrie loses to qualifier in Rio

Defending champion Cameron Norrie goes out of the ATP Rio Open as he loses in Saturday's semi-finals to Argentine qualifier Mariano Navone.
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Rio's Christ the Redeemer lit up to honour Pele

Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue is lit up with Pele's jersey to mark the first anniversary of the Brazilian legend's death.
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Christ the Redeemer dons Pele's shirt on anniversary of football legend's death

Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue was illuminated with Pele’s bright yellow football shirt to mark the anniversary of his death.
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Taylor Swift fan died of heat exhaustion after Rio gig

The death of a Brazilian woman who died after passing out during a Taylor Swift gig was caused by heat exhaustion, authorities have said.
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Taylor Swift Invites Deceased Fan's Kin To Sao Paulo Concert

Taylor Swift hosted some special guests at her Sunday concert in Brazil … the family of the woman who recently died attending her Rio de Janeiro show. Video posted to X showed five relatives of Ana..
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Taylor Swift Seems Back to Herself After Tragic Death of Fan in Rio de Janeiro

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There could have been a tragedy - Messi

Lionel Messi says there "could have been a tragedy" after Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Brazil in Rio is delayed because of crowd trouble.
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Taylor Swift postpones show in Rio due to 'extreme temperatures' - a day after fan death

Taylor Swift has postponed a concert in Rio de Janeiro due to "extreme temperatures".
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Gangsters torch at least 35 buses after 'man of war' crime boss killed by police

Gangsters have reportedly set at least 35 buses on fire in Rio de Janeiro after a crime boss known as "man of war" was killed by police in an operation.
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Gisele Bündchen All Smiles at Carnival, Having a Blast Solo

Gisele Bündchen is clearly havin' the time of her life at this year's Carnival festivities ... and she seems to be doing it alone this time around. The single supermodel was living it up in Rio de..
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Jamahal Hill beats Glover Teixeira by unanimous decision to win the light-heavyweight title at UFC 283 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Stars On Vacation For The Holiday Season

It's that time of year, when your favorite celebs kick back, relax, or even get the hell outta town to enjoy the holidays ... and we got a sneak peek of where some of 'em are headed. Alessandra..
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