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Charles and William hailed as ‘dedicated champions of the natural world’

William is travelling to Brazil for his Earthshot Prize awards in Rio next month

Evening Standard

William ‘deeply proud’ as Earthshot finalists announced ahead of Rio ceremony

Winners will be announced at the fifth Earthshot Prize awards on Wednesday November 5.

Evening Standard

Caipirinhas Cancelled: Brazil On Alert Over Deadly Drinks

From chic Sao Paulo bars to Rio de Janeiro's beaches, Brazilians are on edge after a wave of suspected poisonings from tainted liquor has left people dead, blind, or in a coma.

International Business Times

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‘Not even animals escape the extreme barbarity’: wildlife caught in Rio’s rampant gun crime

From capuchin monkeys to mantled hawks - Instituto Vida Livre has treated a myriad of shot animals in a city blighted by gun crime

The Guardian - US

Air France, Airbus back in court over deadly 2009 Rio-Paris flight

Air France and Airbus are back in court Monday to face an appeal against their 2023 acquittal over the 2009 crash of flight AF447 from Rio to Paris, which killed all 228 on board - the airline’s deadliest disaster.

Radio France Internationale

Air France, Airbus Back On Trial Over Doomed 2009 Rio Flight

An appeals trial of Air France and Airbus opens Monday over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight that killed 228 people, the worst disaster in the French flag carrier's history.

International Business Times

NFL to play 3 regular-season games over 5 years in Rio de Janeiro beginning in 2026

The NFL will play three regular-season games over five years in Rio de Janeiro beginning in 2026

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Activists outraged after Rio lawmakers approve ‘wild west bonus’ for police who kill ‘criminals’

The Guardian - US

The world's biggest carnival celebration: Your ultimate guide to Rio de Janeiro

With its samba street parties, balneário beaches and epic cultural landmarks, Rio has become one of Gen Z’s favourite destinations. Jordan Page has your guide to everything you should – and shouldn’t do – at your first Carnival

Evening Standard

Rio police free hostages in raid that leaves eight dead

Police in Rio de Janeiro freed two hostages, including a child, during a raid on a drug trafficking ring Thursday that left eight suspected gang members dead.

Euronews

How to watch Brazil vs Chile: Live streams, TV coverage for World Cup qualifier

Brazil host bottom-side Chile in Rio, with both teams already aware of their World Cup qualifying fates – here's how to watch the contest online and on TV.

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What Is the 'Goodnight Cinderella' Scam? UK Tourists Drugged and Mugged in Brazil — Here's What Happened

British student drugged and robbed of £16,000 on Ipanema Beach as 'Goodnight Cinderella' scam claims more victims in Brazil, including fatal case of US businessman.

International Business Times UK

‘They’re to put the brakes on cops’: Rio barricades turn favelas into fortresses

Police demolition squads fighting back against fortifications, while one local artist is using barriers as canvas to symbolise hoped-for peace

The Guardian - UK

Dead humpback whale washes ashore in Rio de Janeiro

A humpback whale was found dead on a beach in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, after drifting ashore near the city’s southern coastline in the early afternoon.

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The Independent UK

Parkinson's patients in Brazil turn to a movement practice known as capoeira to ease symptoms

A Brazilian physical therapist has been leading a unique project in Rio de Janeiro since 2018, trying to help patients with Parkinson's disease with capoeira classes

Euronews

Yoga initiative aims to train instructors in Rio’s favelas

Dozens of yoga enthusiasts gathered in Rio de Janeiro’s Rocinha favela on Wednesday for the first session of a free training course aimed at qualifying local residents as instructors.

The Independent UK

Hindu music singer inaugurates project to spread yoga in Brazil's favelas

Dozens of Brazilian yoga aficionados saluted the sun in Rio de Janeiro for the inaugural class of a free course allowing residents of the Rocinha favela to qualify as yoga teachers

The Conversation

Brics is sliding towards irrelevance – the Rio summit made that clear

The Brics group of nations has just concluded its 17th annual summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. But, despite member states adopting a long list of commitments covering global governance, finance, health, AI and climate change, the summit was a lacklustre affair.

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The Independent UK

Chelsea’s Joao Pedro ready to start in Club World Cup semi after Rio beach break

Fellow forward Liam Delap is suspended for Tuesday’s last-four clash against Fluminense.

Al Jazeera

Brazil hosts BRICS summit; Russia’s Putin, China’s Xi skip Rio trip

Leaders expected to decry US President Trump’s trade tariffs while presenting the bloc as a defender of multilateralism.

AAP

'Scared' Picklum leads the way after victory in Brazil

Australia's Molly Picklum has celebrated going top of the WSL Tour standings in perfect fashion, taking out the Vivo Rio Pro in Brazil.

Cycling News

Greek track sprinter banned for three years following 2016 Olympics retesting

Christos Volikákis tested positive for experimental drug Ligandrol at Rio Games

AAP

Picklum in top spot after another World Surf League win

Australian Molly Picklum will wear the yellow jersey as the rankings leader after advancing to the final four of the Rio Pro in Brazil.

The Independent UK

A group of Brazilian women battling cancer find new hope thanks to Va'a canoeing

Anna Lucia Amorim’s life was turned upside by breast cancer and the 63-year-old from Rio de Janeiro state fell into a deep depression, sometimes struggling to get out of bed

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan flies into row over 12,000-mile round trip to Brazil to warn of dangers of climate change

London mayor has made more than 20 foreign trips in nine years at City Hall

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