Brazil’s Supreme Court panel upholds decision to suspend X
A panel of five Supreme Court justices in Brazil has unanimously upheld the decision of one of its judges to block Elon Musk's social media platform X in the country. The platform…
More Russians banned from Rio Olympics
The International Canoe Federation bans five Russians from the Rio Olympics including a defending champion.…
India’s Rio-bound wrestler Yadav fails doping test
An Indian wrestler due to compete at the Rio Olympics has tested positive for a banned steroid.…
Ten arrested in Brazil over alleged ISIL links ahead of Rio Olympics
Ten people have been arrested in Brazil on suspicion of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). They have been accused of planning attacks on the upcoming…
Brazil violence increases as economy falters
As Brazil's economy falters so are plans to develop homes in the poorest slums. In Rio de Janeiro's favelas, crime and violence have gone up, along with complaints of police brutality.…
Brazil violence increases as economy falters
As Brazil's economy falters so are plans to develop homes in the poorest slums. In Rio de Janeiro's favelas, crime and violence have gone up, along with complaints of police brutality.…
Rio 2016: Protests cloud Olympic Games build-up
With one month to go until the start of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, public workers have been protesting over unpaid wages, there are concerns about the Zika virus and Brazil’s wider…
Rio 2016: Protests cloud Olympic Games build-up
With one month to go until the start of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, public workers have been protesting over unpaid wages, there are concerns about the Zika virus and Brazil’s wider…
New Brazil coach to meet Neymar before deciding team’s captain for Olympics
Brazil Olympic coach Rogerio Micale says he must meet Neymar for the first time before deciding on who captains their Olympic football team.…
New Brazil coach to meet Neymar before deciding team’s captain for Olympics
Brazil Olympic coach Rogerio Micale says he must meet Neymar for the first time before deciding on who captains their Olympic football team.…
Rio declares financial emergency ahead of Olympics
The Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro has declared a state of financial emergency and has asked for funding during the Olympics.…