With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just over a month away, the streets of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro has turned into an open-air mural museum. Locals have kept alive the tradition of decorating the city for the World Cup.


FIFA World Cup: Rio de Janeiro Streets Turn Into an Open-Air Mural Show 

Fashion Week returned to Rio de Janeiro after more than a decade, with its first public shows taking place on Wednesday (April 15) showcasing Brazilian artistry and creativity on the runway. Brazilian brand Aluf opened the second day of the event with a collection inspired by the different rhythms of time and their influence on women's lives. 
The Amazonian-born brand Normando, founded by stylist Marco Normando and visual artist Emidio Contente, both from the northern state of Para, presented a still-life-inspired collection featuring both female and male models, according to Brazilian media.
The event aims to establish itself as a new international fixture on Brazil's fashion calendar, alongside Sao Paulo Fashion Week.

Rio Fashion Week Returns In Style, 30,000 Visitors Mark Cultural Comeback

An extraordinary botanical spectacle has unfolded in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, as the rare Talipot palm has bloomed for the first time in decades. Native to India and Sri Lanka, the Talipot palm was introduced to Brazil in the 1960s by famed landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx.


Extraordinary Botanical Spectacle: Talipot Palm Flowers After 60 Years

Brazilian police have launched the largest-ever operation targeting Rio de Janeiro’s most powerful criminal group, the Commando Vermelho gang. The massive raids across multiple favelas aim to curb drug trafficking and gang violence.

Rio Drug Raids: Largest Operation Ever Targeting Comando Vermelho Gang

Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue lit up in honor of the late Pope Francis, a symbolic farewell from one of the world's most Catholic nations. The touching gesture comes as millions mourn the passing of a spiritual leader whose legacy spanned continents and generations. Watch in for more details!

Rio honours Pope Francis; statue projects late pope's messages of peace

In Brazil's Rio, Yoga has got a fiery twist, it's called pet yoga. During these sessions, rescue animals mingle with participants and often pick their future humans. Watch this report to know more!

Pets choose their adopting humans in Brazil Yoga class

The last night of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival the top samba schools captivate audiences at the marquee Sambadrome with their vibrant performances. The event featured elaborate floats and dazzling costumes, showcasing the creativity and energy of the revellers. Watch in for more details!

Rio carnival concludes with spectacular finale; revellers in dazzling costumes steal the show

The Rio Carnival is in full swing, lighting up the streets with electrifying samba, breathtaking costumes, and massive, colorful floats. As the festival enters its fifth day, high-energy performances continue to mesmerize crowds, leading up to the grand Champions' Parade on Saturday. Don't miss the spectacle!

Rio carnival shines with samba, spectacle, and stunning floats

Rio De Janeiro residents and tourists are facing scorching temperatures as the city's crowded pre-carnival street parties swung into full gear. . .

The municipality's Rio alert system recorded 44 degrees Celsius in the west of the city,---

Which is the highest temperature on record since 2014

Carnival revelers battle record heat in Rio

Brazil is facing an intense heatwave, driving thousands to Rio’s beaches even at night to escape the scorching temperatures. Forecasters warn that the extreme heat will persist in the coming days.

Scorching heatwave sends Brazilians flocking to Rio’s beaches as temperatures soar

Every year, thousands of people across Brazil converge at Salvador, Bahia's state capital, to join in one of the most popular Afro-Brazilian religious celebrations: The Yemanjá's Day.

Yemanjas Day: Brazil Celebrates Goddess of the Sea

: Pop star Lady Gaga is set to hold a free concert at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach in May 2025, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday (November 29), a show expected to draw hundreds of thousands of fans.

Lady Gaga to hold free concert at Rio's Copacabana Beach: Report

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-nation tour, landed in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro on Sunday night (Nov. 17) for the G20 Leaders' Summit. At the G20 summit, he will represent India as part of the Troika, a leadership group that continues to build on the momentum of India’s presidency last year.

PM Modi welcomed with 'celebration of Indian culture' as he arrives in Brazil for G20 summit

Brazil's iconic Guanabara bay is crucial for tourism and the Latin American country's fishing industry. However, it has been plagued by spills of oil, chemicals and untreated waste-water. Frustrated with what they see as a lack of official accountability, the bay's fishermen have decided to take matters into their own hands...

Rio fisherman fight environmental crime

A proposed constitutional amendment that could see Brazil's famed beaches fall into private hands has outraged environmentalists and citizens in a country that prides itself on open access to its vast shores.

Will Brazil beaches be privatised? New proposal led by ex-prez Bolsonaro's son sparks row

Brazilian police arrested three people on Sunday, including a federal lawmaker, in connection with the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro city council member Marielle Franco and her driver, two sources at the federal police told Reuters.

Brazil police arrest three suspects in 2018 murder of Rio council member

After weeks of sweaty, pulsating street parties, the Rio Carnival reaches its crescendo this Sunday with its main event, in which samba schools compete in dazzling parades.

Parades, parties, pageantry: What to know about Rio's Carnival

After lobbying from "Swifties," Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue was lit up to welcome Taylor Swift to Brazil ahead of a concert on Friday as part of her global blockbuster "Eras Tour.

Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue welcomes Taylor Swift with open arms

Two France-based aviation giants went on trial last October over the crash of Air France Flight 447 some 13 years ago. On Monday (April 17), a Paris court acquitted the two companies that have been blamed for one of the worst aviation disasters which killed 228 passengers and crew in 2009.

Explained | Air France, Airbus trial over the 2009 Rio-Paris crash. Here's what happened

Rio’s Copacabana beach promenade with a giant rainbow flag to mark the Pride Parade. This is a comeback for Pride Parade after two years of Covid hiatus. The theme of the 27th edition of the parade is "Courage to be happy". Demonstrators waved LGBTQ+ flags and danced to the rhythm of music.

Giant rainbow takes over Rio as a past of Pride Parade

New course is underway to train the next generation master pavers to help maintain the Rio's unique identity. WION tells you more in this report.

Rio: Pavers train the next generation to maintain iconic Portuguese pavements

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the entire world in the last 2 years. The pandemic robbed from each of us one or more things but as normalcy returns, some of the much-loved celebrations are making a comeback like Rio's famous rock festival.

Brazil: 'Rock in Rio' festival returns after 2 year pandemic hiatus

A raid of Rio de Janeiro’s largest complex of Favelas that left at least 18 people dead has sparked complaints of excessive police violence and ignited debate over how to handle crime ahead of state and presidential elections.

Deadly raid in Rio Favela that killed 18 sparks police violence complaints

Rio de Janeiro's famous Christ the Redeemer has competition. The small town of Encantado in southern Brazil has built a taller Christ to attract tourism.

This wonder of the world has competition!

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