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# Rio de Janeiro

This month
March 2024
17 hostages released by gunman at bus station in Rio de Janeiro
This year
2024
Brazilian police investigate Jair Bolsonaro's son for alleged spying on opponents
Last year
2023
Taylor Swift postpones Rio show due to 'extreme temperatures' after death of fan
All time
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
Judge recommends house arrest for Pat Hickey due to his health
OCI'S Kevin Kilty and Stephen Martin wear Team Ireland kits as they leave Rio police station
Romario declares himself satisfied with action on what he terms the 'ticket mafia'