Thousands protest in Rio
Thousands have turned out in Rio de Janeiro, demanding answers in the death of city councilwoman Marielle Franco, who had been a fierce critic of police brutality, racism and discrimination against the…
Rio residents react to football star Neymar’s New Year party rumours
Rio de Janeiro residents react after several Brazilian media report that football star Neymar is organising a huge New Year's Eve party at his luxury beachside mansion near the city amid the…
Brazil’s water crisis sparks concern
In the Brazilian city of Rio, thousands of residents have been facing a drinking water crisis. Experts have recorded an abnormal amount of geosmin, a substance produced by micro algae that proliferate…
Police raid home of Brazil’s Olympics chief Carlos Nuzman
Prosecutors accuse Nuzman of arranging bribes to bring the 2016 Olympic Games to Rio.…
My performance wasn’t what I expected but I’ll be back stronger, says Nigeria’s fastest man
Nigeria's reigning 100m champion, Seye Ogunlewe, shares his experience at the Rio 2016 Olympics Games and opens up on his background and what he aims to achieve in athletics in this chat…
U.S. swimmers leave Rio after police questioning
Two U.S. swimmers, Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz, arrive at Rio de Janeiro's Galeao Airport as they prepare to fly home after being questioned by police.…
Luxury jet to give athletes sky high recuperation
Russian plane maker Sukhoi to unveil a luxury private jet fit for an Olympic champion in Rio.…
Brazil: Rival protests held over impeachment against suspended leader Rousseff
Rival protests have been held in Brazil days before the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro begin.Thousands on Rio's famous beachfront rallied to back the impeachment process against suspended President Dilma…
Kenyan athletes head to Rio after threat of Olympic ban
Kenyan athletes are heading to Rio after several months of doping scandals and the threat of an Olympic ban.…
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.…