A major controversy erupted at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro after the U.S. State Department displayed an AI-generated map that mislabeled multiple African countries. Nations including Nigeria, Mozambique, Uganda, Malawi, Ivory Coast, and Cameroon were either misplaced or incorrectly represented, triggering widespread criticism.

The U.S. later apologized, admitting the map was added at the last minute by a staff member. Critics say the incident raises serious concerns about the unchecked use of artificial intelligence in official government presentations, especially on sensitive diplomatic matters involving Africa.

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A major controversy has erupted after a map of Africa displayed by the U.S. State Department at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro reportedly mislabeled every African country.

The incorrect map quickly drew criticism from delegates and observers after analyses found major geographical errors, including Nigeria being shown as a landlocked country in the Sahara, Mozambique placed in the Horn of Africa, and Ivory Coast located on the wrong side of the continent.

The controversy deepened after reports revealed that the presentation slide contained an AI watermark, indicating it had been created using OpenAI tools. The U.S. State Department accepted responsibility for the mistake, saying a staff member hastily modified the presentation before the event. OpenAI said it was investigating the reports surrounding the incident.

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A map displayed by the U.S. government during the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro has sparked controversy after reports claimed that every African country was incorrectly labelled or misplaced.

The map reportedly showed Nigeria as a landlocked country, placed Mozambique in the Horn of Africa, and positioned Ivory Coast on the wrong side of the continent. The slide also reportedly carried an OpenAI watermark, raising questions about whether AI-generated content was used without proper verification.

U.S. Sparks Controversy After Mislabeling Every African Country on Conference Map

The 17th BRICS Summit is scheduled to take place on July 6-7, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. It will be held at the city's Museum of Modern Art with an emphasis on inclusive and sustainable global south, covering trade, health, digital tech, climate, forest conservation fund and a new investment guarantee mechanism via the New Development Bank (NDB). With the induction of Vietnam, BRICS+ now constitutes 44 per cent of Global GDP and 56 per cent of the world population. With 10 members and 10 partners, BRICS has expanded to 20 countries.<h2>Which countries are in the 17th BRICS summit 2025?</h2>There will be participation from 20 countries in the 17th BRICS summit 2025, with 10 core members and 10 partner countries.Core members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are the founding members. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates become members of BRICS on January 1, 2024. Indonesia became a member of BRICS in January 2025.&nbsp;Partners: Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam are partner nations. Vietnam was the most recent member to be inducted into the BRICS in June 2025.Brazil's President Lula da Silva, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will be present for the 17th BRICS Summit.Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the summit in person.<h2>Why will Putin and Xi not join the 17th BRICS Summit?</h2>&nbsp;Putin will participate virtually due to an outstanding arrest warrant, which mandates his arrest if he enters Brazil. Instead, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will be present as Russia's representative. Chinese President will miss the summit for the first time since his Presidential term since assuming power due to a scheduling conflict. Premier LiQang will lead the Chinese delegation for the summit.

The global south-led organisation BRICS expand to 56 per cent of the world population and 44 per cent of the global GDP. BRICS leaders are meeting in Rio, Brazil, on July 6-7 for the 17th BRICS summit. Which countries are part of the 17th BRICS summit in 2025?

The 17th BRICS Summit is scheduled to take place on July 6-7, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. It will be held at the city's Museum of Modern Art with an emphasis on inclusive and sustainable global south, covering trade, health, digital tech, climate, forest conservation fund and a new investment guarantee mechanism via the New Development Bank (NDB). With the induction of Vietnam, BRICS+ now constitutes 44 per cent of Global GDP and 56 per cent of the world population. With 10 members and 10 partners, BRICS has expanded to 20 countries. Which countries are in the 17th BRICS summit 2025? There will be participation from 20 countries in the 17th BRICS summit 2025, with 10 core members and 10 partner countries. Core members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are the founding members. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates become members of BRICS on January 1, 2024. Indonesia became a member of BRICS in January 2025. Partners: Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam are partner nations. Vietnam was the most recent member to be inducted into the BRICS in June 2025. Brazil's President Lula da Silva, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will be present for the 17th BRICS Summit. Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the summit in person. Why will Putin and Xi not join the 17th BRICS Summit? Putin will participate virtually due to an outstanding arrest warrant, which mandates his arrest if he enters Brazil. Instead, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will be present as Russia's representative. Chinese President will miss the summit for the first time since his Presidential term since assuming power due to a scheduling conflict. Premier LiQang will lead the Chinese delegation for the summit.

The global south-led organisation BRICS expand to 56 per cent of the world population and 44 per cent of the global GDP. BRICS leaders are meeting in Rio, Brazil, on July 6-7 for the 17th BRICS summit. Which countries are part of the 17th BRICS summit in 2025?

44% of global GDP, 56% of world population: Which countries are part of the 17th BRICS summit in 2025?

In a festive twist, Santa Claus has traded his traditional sleigh for a jet ski to deliver presents across Brazil, adapting to the country’s tropical climate and adding some extra fun to Christmas celebrations.



Santa Swaps Sleigh For Jet Ski To Deliver Presents in Brazil's Rio De Janeiro

In a festive twist, Santa Claus has traded his traditional sleigh for a jet ski to deliver presents across Brazil, adapting to the country’s tropical climate and adding some extra fun to Christmas celebrations.

US President Joe Biden was nowhere in the official G20 photo taken on Monday (Nov. 18)&nbsp;beside the Brazilian capital city's bayside.

Frustrated US officials blamed “logistical issues” for the blunder.&nbsp; 
 
"They took the photo early before all the leaders had arrived. So a number of leaders weren't there," a US official said on condition of anonymity, as per news agency AFP.

But Biden was not the only leader missing from the photo, as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni&nbsp;were also seen nowhere in the picture.&nbsp;

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Biden has been making a last pitch for global support on issues ranging from Ukraine and Gaza to climate change before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House for his second stint.

China's Xi Jinping, India's Narendra Modi, and Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva were seen chatting in the front row before posing together.

<h2>Key Discussions&nbsp;</h2>

At the G20 summit, Biden urged the world leaders to back&nbsp;Ukraine's "sovereignty." It was his first comment since it emerged on Sunday that he had approved the use of US-made long-range missiles by Ukraine inside Russia.

Biden further pushed G20 leaders to pressure Hamas on a ceasefire deal with Israel.

But as Trump returns to the White House, he could reverse Biden's decisions, including the aid to Ukraine.

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On November 17, Biden visited the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

The tour was intended to promote his record on climate change, despite Trump threatening to pull the United States out of the Paris climate agreement.

At the G20, Biden announced a $4 billion pledge for a World Bank fund that helps the world's poorest countries.

The White House called the pledge "historic."

(With inputs from agencies)

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US President Joe Biden was nowhere in the official G20 photo taken on Monday (Nov. 18) beside the Brazilian capital city's bayside. Frustrated US officials blamed “logistical issues” for the blunder.

US President Joe Biden was nowhere in the official G20 photo taken on Monday (Nov. 18) beside the Brazilian capital city's bayside. Frustrated US officials blamed “logistical issues” for the blunder. "They took the photo early before all the leaders had arrived. So a number of leaders weren't there," a US official said on condition of anonymity, as per news agency AFP. But Biden was not the only leader missing from the photo, as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni were also seen nowhere in the picture. Also read | G20 summit ends in Rio with no progress on climate Biden has been making a last pitch for global support on issues ranging from Ukraine and Gaza to climate change before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House for his second stint. China's Xi Jinping, India's Narendra Modi, and Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva were seen chatting in the front row before posing together. Key Discussions At the G20 summit, Biden urged the world leaders to back Ukraine's "sovereignty." It was his first comment since it emerged on Sunday that he had approved the use of US-made long-range missiles by Ukraine inside Russia. Biden further pushed G20 leaders to pressure Hamas on a ceasefire deal with Israel. But as Trump returns to the White House, he could reverse Biden's decisions, including the aid to Ukraine. Also read | G20 leaders gather to address wars, climate and Trump’s return On November 17, Biden visited the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. The tour was intended to promote his record on climate change, despite Trump threatening to pull the United States out of the Paris climate agreement. At the G20, Biden announced a $4 billion pledge for a World Bank fund that helps the world's poorest countries. The White House called the pledge "historic." (With inputs from agencies)

Biden, Trudeau and Meloni miss Rio G20 Summit photo with world leaders

Leaders of 20 countries are in Brazil, to attend the G20 summit. The agenda of the meeting, is to fight poverty, boosting climate financing and other multilateral initiatives that could change by Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Heads of State From 20 Countries Gather in Rio De Janeiro For G20

One of the greatest pop artists of all time is in Rio just hours before the big day everyone is excited to watch Madonna deliver her last performance of this year. Enthusiastic Madonna fans have gathered outside the hotel where the Queen of Pop is staying. Her massive free concert in Rio de Janeiro has ignited a frenzy among her devoted fan base.

Madonna craze before her massive Rio concert

Rain havoc in Brazil at least seven people have been killed in Rio de Janeiro due to landslides and floods caused by heavy rains.

Brazil: 7 killed due to heavy rains in Rio De Janeiro

With the clock ticking down to what has been called the biggest party on Earth, Brazilian dancer Pedro H. Gaspar confesses he is "excited... and tired."

Tired from long months of intense rehearsals. Excited because Rio de Janeiro's legendary carnival is about to start.

"We talk a lot here about 'PCT': pre-carnival tension, which every samba school performer feels," says the smiling, elegant Gaspar, a 30-year-old member of Unidos de Vila Isabel, one of 12 schools that will compete in Rio's famed carnival parade competition Sunday and Monday nights.

"Carnival is here" is one of Rio's favourite catch-phrases. The iconic beach city has been criss-crossed for weeks by "blocos," the street parties that draw throngs of revelers in alternately skimpy and extravagant costumes this time of year, drunk on happiness and beer.

But the pinnacle of the party will be the samba schools' sumptuous strut down the avenue at the city's "Sambadrome," the 70,000-capacity parade venue designed by modern architect Oscar Niemeyer, which is celebrating its 40th birthday this year.

Samba, the Afro-Brazilian musical genre that fuels the festivities, is for its part a century old, but still as explosively creative as ever.

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With towering floats, thundering drum sections and gorgeous dancers in sparkling, barely-there outfits, each samba school will vie for the coveted title of carnival champions.

<h2>'Fundamental issues'</h2>

But beyond the glitter, carnival also raises pressing political and social issues.

Many of the parades this year will pay tribute to little-known heroes of black history or celebrate Brazil's African and Indigenous roots.

One famed school, Salgueiro, will tell the story of the Yanomami Indigenous people, who are suffering a humanitarian emergency blamed on illegal gold mining in the Amazon rainforest.

Their plight reached crisis level under far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro. But his successor, veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has struggled to reverse the unfolding tragedy.

"The samba school parades continue to be a place for Brazil to self-reflect," says anthropologist Mauro Cordeiro.

"Rio carnival is a space where we talk about Brazil's fundamental political and social issues."

Not that there isn't plenty of room for silliness and fun: the biggest hit single of the 2024 parades is a light-hearted samba singing the praises of the cashew fruit.

But carnival is also serious business.

The party, which is projected to bring in more than $1 billion in revenues this year, faces many of the same problems as Brazil at large.

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With Rio suffering from violent crime, authorities have announced they will deploy thousands of police during carnival.

They are also facing an outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever, which has killed some 50 people. Rio declared a public-health emergency Monday, and organizers plan to distribute mosquito repellent at the Sambadrome.

<h2>Keeping the tradition alive&nbsp;</h2>

None of that is expected to break the magic of carnival, or hold back the samba schools -- institutions rooted in poor neighborhoods that revel in putting Rio's marginalized masses at the center of attention for two nights.

One is the iconic Mangueira, named for the "favela," or slum, where it was born 96 years ago, a stone's throw from the famed Maracana football stadium.

This year, the pink and green-sporting school will pay tribute to samba star Alcione to mark the 50th year of her career.

The multi-platinum singer co-founded Mangueira's youth program 36 years ago.

"It's very moving, because Alcione had a huge impact on our lives," says Mangueira native Barbara Rachel, who came up in the youth program herself and is today its cultural director.

"Not just my life, but the lives of an entire generation," says the 30-year-old, whose students will strut their stuff in their own parade when Rio holds its children's carnival Tuesday.

The next generation is set to keep the tradition alive. As Alcione sings in one of her best-known songs, "Don't Let the Samba Die."

With the clock ticking down to what has been called the biggest party on Earth, Brazilian dancer Pedro H. Gaspar confesses he is "excited... and tired." Tired from long months of intense rehearsals.

With the clock ticking down to what has been called the biggest party on Earth, Brazilian dancer Pedro H. Gaspar confesses he is "excited... and tired." Tired from long months of intense rehearsals. Excited because Rio de Janeiro's legendary carnival is about to start. "We talk a lot here about 'PCT': pre-carnival tension, which every samba school performer feels," says the smiling, elegant Gaspar, a 30-year-old member of Unidos de Vila Isabel, one of 12 schools that will compete in Rio's famed carnival parade competition Sunday and Monday nights. "Carnival is here" is one of Rio's favourite catch-phrases. The iconic beach city has been criss-crossed for weeks by "blocos," the street parties that draw throngs of revelers in alternately skimpy and extravagant costumes this time of year, drunk on happiness and beer. But the pinnacle of the party will be the samba schools' sumptuous strut down the avenue at the city's "Sambadrome," the 70,000-capacity parade venue designed by modern architect Oscar Niemeyer, which is celebrating its 40th birthday this year. Samba, the Afro-Brazilian musical genre that fuels the festivities, is for its part a century old, but still as explosively creative as ever. Also Read: Brazil police to seize former prez Bolsonaro’s passport, arrest close aides amid alleged coup investigation With towering floats, thundering drum sections and gorgeous dancers in sparkling, barely-there outfits, each samba school will vie for the coveted title of carnival champions. 'Fundamental issues' But beyond the glitter, carnival also raises pressing political and social issues. Many of the parades this year will pay tribute to little-known heroes of black history or celebrate Brazil's African and Indigenous roots. One famed school, Salgueiro, will tell the story of the Yanomami Indigenous people, who are suffering a humanitarian emergency blamed on illegal gold mining in the Amazon rainforest. Their plight reached crisis level under far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro. But his successor, veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has struggled to reverse the unfolding tragedy. "The samba school parades continue to be a place for Brazil to self-reflect," says anthropologist Mauro Cordeiro. "Rio carnival is a space where we talk about Brazil's fundamental political and social issues." Not that there isn't plenty of room for silliness and fun: the biggest hit single of the 2024 parades is a light-hearted samba singing the praises of the cashew fruit. But carnival is also serious business. The party, which is projected to bring in more than $1 billion in revenues this year, faces many of the same problems as Brazil at large. Watch: Brazil: Dengue health emergency in Rio De Janeiro, 10,000 cases registered in Jan With Rio suffering from violent crime, authorities have announced they will deploy thousands of police during carnival. They are also facing an outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever, which has killed some 50 people. Rio declared a public-health emergency Monday, and organizers plan to distribute mosquito repellent at the Sambadrome. Keeping the tradition alive None of that is expected to break the magic of carnival, or hold back the samba schools -- institutions rooted in poor neighborhoods that revel in putting Rio's marginalized masses at the center of attention for two nights. One is the iconic Mangueira, named for the "favela," or slum, where it was born 96 years ago, a stone's throw from the famed Maracana football stadium. This year, the pink and green-sporting school will pay tribute to samba star Alcione to mark the 50th year of her career. The multi-platinum singer co-founded Mangueira's youth program 36 years ago. "It's very moving, because Alcione had a huge impact on our lives," says Mangueira native Barbara Rachel, who came up in the youth program herself and is today its cultural director. "Not just my life, but the lives of an entire generation," says the 30-year-old, whose students will strut their stuff in their own parade when Rio holds its children's carnival Tuesday. The next generation is set to keep the tradition alive. As Alcione sings in one of her best-known songs, "Don't Let the Samba Die."

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A Brazilian man continued to party for four days in a row without an iota of realisation that he had a 9mm bullet firmly lodged in his head. 21-year-old Mateus Facio thought he was hit by a stone during a New Year’s Eve party at a beach in Rio de Janeiro. He stopped paying attention to the injury as the bleeding stopped after some time. He spent the next four days partying at the beach with his friends, completely unaware of the severity of the situation.

"Little did I know that all this would happen," the New York Post quoted the Brazilian man as saying.&nbsp;

On his way back home, the man realised he could not drive because his arms and fingers had stopped moving normally. After reaching home, he sought medical attention, only to find out that he had a bullet stuck in his head.

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"I went to take a nap and woke up with my arm feeling a little silly," Facio said. "I felt my fingers moving, but I didn't have the confidence to pick something up," he added.&nbsp;

The doctors later said the bullet was pressing an area close to the region responsible for the movement of the right arm, causing irritation. "This led to the brain to respond with movements that manifested as convulsive episodes," the doctor was quoted as saying by the Post. He added Facio was extremely lucky that he didn't sustain "more serious damage" such as paralysis of his arm or even his whole body.

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Facio later went through a two-hour operation to get that 9mm bullet removed, risking "bleeding, leakage of cerebral fluid, meningitis, and even death". Doctors were able to extract the bullet without further damaging the nerves. The bullet was handed over to cops for investigation. Police later said they didn’t get any report of shooting from the area that day.

(With inputs from agencies)

A Brazilian man continued to party for four days in a row without an iota of realisation that he had a 9mm bullet firmly lodged in his head. 21-year-old Mateus Facio thought he was hit by a stone during a New Year’s Eve party at a beach in Rio de Janeiro.

A Brazilian man continued to party for four days in a row without an iota of realisation that he had a 9mm bullet firmly lodged in his head. 21-year-old Mateus Facio thought he was hit by a stone during a New Year’s Eve party at a beach in Rio de Janeiro. He stopped paying attention to the injury as the bleeding stopped after some time. He spent the next four days partying at the beach with his friends, completely unaware of the severity of the situation. "Little did I know that all this would happen," the New York Post quoted the Brazilian man as saying. On his way back home, the man realised he could not drive because his arms and fingers had stopped moving normally. After reaching home, he sought medical attention, only to find out that he had a bullet stuck in his head. Watch: Scientists create 'identical twin' universe × "I went to take a nap and woke up with my arm feeling a little silly," Facio said. "I felt my fingers moving, but I didn't have the confidence to pick something up," he added. The doctors later said the bullet was pressing an area close to the region responsible for the movement of the right arm, causing irritation. "This led to the brain to respond with movements that manifested as convulsive episodes," the doctor was quoted as saying by the Post. He added Facio was extremely lucky that he didn't sustain "more serious damage" such as paralysis of his arm or even his whole body. Also read: US: Police warn against life-threatening knock-the-door TikTok trend Facio later went through a two-hour operation to get that 9mm bullet removed, risking "bleeding, leakage of cerebral fluid, meningitis, and even death". Doctors were able to extract the bullet without further damaging the nerves. The bullet was handed over to cops for investigation. Police later said they didn’t get any report of shooting from the area that day. (With inputs from agencies)

‘High shot tolerance’: Brazilian man spent four days partying with 9mm bullet stuck in head

Outlawed militias torched 35 buses and a train drivers' cabin in Rio De Janeiro on the 23rd of October. These arson attacks, which paralyzed parts of the scenic Brazilian city, was in retaliation to the killing of a gang leader in a police operation earlier. A level-three alert on a five-level scale was declared by the city hall, warning residents of high-impact incidents. 12 people were subsequently arrested but six of them were released due to lack of evidence. Who are these paramilitary militia groups and how potent is the challenge posed by them? Mohammed Saleh brings you the details.

The challenge posed by the paramilitary militia in Brazil

In Brazil's Rio De Janeiro, nine people have been shot dead by police. The police claimed that they fired in retaliation to the attacks by the drug gangs. Police raid in a low-income neighborhood of Rio De Janeiro set off the the crossfire that added to the count of those killed in a week to 44.

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A major construction project at Brazilian football star Neymar's mansion in Rio de Janeiro state was halted on Thursday for environmental infractions, which could result in a fine of some $1 million.

Brazil striker Neymar faces $1 million fine for 'illegal' construction

Rio de Janeiro's annual Carnival kicked off late on February 17 as costumed performers danced the night away during the first parades in the Sambadrome. Watch this video to know more.

Hundreds throng Rio De Janeiro, carnival festivities in Brazil begin

Filled with sequins, samba and glitter, the famous carnival parades will kick off in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, bringing the first full-on-edition of the festival held since the bitter elections of Brazil and Covid-19, to its climax.

The biggest carnival in the world, which officially started on Friday, will see a peak in its party level during the all-night parade competition to be held on Sunday and Monday, where the top 12 samba schools of the city will compete to become the champions with their display of mesmerizing floats, enthralling music and numerous drummers, dancers and singers wearing feather-covered, skimpy costumes.

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The party was declared open by Mayor Eduardo Paes on Friday, as he handed the city's key symbolically to "King Momo" or the jovial "monarch" who will "rule" Rio for the next four days.

"It is with great happiness, celebrating life, celebrating democracy, that I have the honour of handing the keys to the city to King Momo," Paes said, who has been an avid carnival lover.

After two pandemic-hit carnivals and a polarised presidential election that took place in October, Rio is now in full mood to party. In 2021, Rio cancelled the carnival and organised a reduced version of the festival last year, as it placed a ban on the epic street parties, also called "blocos", and the parades were postponed by two months due to the pandemic. However, this year, the full-on festival is back.

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Founder of the massive annual street party, also called "Heaven on Earth", Pericles Monteiro said, “This is a moment of rebirth We went through a very dark period, in terms of both politics and the pandemic.”&nbsp;

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Filled with sequins, samba and glitter, the famous carnival parades will kick off in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, bringing the first full-on-edition of the festival held since the bitter elections of Brazil and Covid-19, to its climax.

Filled with sequins, samba and glitter, the famous carnival parades will kick off in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, bringing the first full-on-edition of the festival held since the bitter elections of Brazil and Covid-19, to its climax. The biggest carnival in the world, which officially started on Friday, will see a peak in its party level during the all-night parade competition to be held on Sunday and Monday, where the top 12 samba schools of the city will compete to become the champions with their display of mesmerizing floats, enthralling music and numerous drummers, dancers and singers wearing feather-covered, skimpy costumes. ALSO READ | In pics | Brazilians celebrate life as Rio carnival returns The party was declared open by Mayor Eduardo Paes on Friday, as he handed the city's key symbolically to "King Momo" or the jovial "monarch" who will "rule" Rio for the next four days. "It is with great happiness, celebrating life, celebrating democracy, that I have the honour of handing the keys to the city to King Momo," Paes said, who has been an avid carnival lover. After two pandemic-hit carnivals and a polarised presidential election that took place in October, Rio is now in full mood to party. In 2021, Rio cancelled the carnival and organised a reduced version of the festival last year, as it placed a ban on the epic street parties, also called "blocos", and the parades were postponed by two months due to the pandemic. However, this year, the full-on festival is back. WATCH | Hundreds throng Rio De Janeiro, carnival festivities in Brazil begin Founder of the massive annual street party, also called "Heaven on Earth", Pericles Monteiro said, “This is a moment of rebirth We went through a very dark period, in terms of both politics and the pandemic.” (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Keepers at the Rio de Janeiro's BioParque have found their own way to deal with rising heat as the temperature touched 45 Degree Celsius. Watch this report to know more.

Animals at a Brazilian zoo cool off by licking ice lollies

Environmental activists are expressing concern over Rio de Janeiro's so-called 'graveyard of ships' in the Brazilian capital's iconic Guanbara Bay. One of the ships is anchored in the bay for more than six years. The rusting ship, Sao Luiz, still contains 50 tonnes of fuel oil in it. The 'graveyard of ships' is poised to cause an environmental disaster, say activists.

"The Sao Luiz is still in the Port of Rio today, with 50 tonnes of fuel oil in it," Sergio Ricardo, co-founder of socio-environmental group Baia Viva (The Bay Lives) told Reuters, also pointing to high levels of corrosion.

Before it crashed into the longest water bridge in Latin America, the ship had been awaiting legal proceedings at the bay. Brazilian navy is investigating.

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The iconic bay now has dozens of abandoned ships rotting and rusting. This is having an impact on local populations of sea-horses, green turtles and Guiana dolphins. These dolphins are the symbol of Rio de Janeiro.

Besides the impact on marine life and passing traffic, which must navigate an obstacle course of half-floating vessels, Ricardo estimated the bay's pollution costs some 50 billion reais ($9.6 billion) per year in lost production.

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Following the Sao Luiz crash, local media reported that authorities were studying how to remove the "ghost ships" from Rio de Janeiro's iconic bay.

Meanwhile, the abandoned skeletons of ships continue to molder and disappear under the muddy water and scraps of floating waste.

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Environmental activists are expressing concern over Rio de Janeiro's so-called 'graveyard of ships' in the Brazilian capital's iconic Guanbara Bay. One of the ships is anchored in the bay for more than six years.

Environmental activists are expressing concern over Rio de Janeiro's so-called 'graveyard of ships' in the Brazilian capital's iconic Guanbara Bay. One of the ships is anchored in the bay for more than six years. The rusting ship, Sao Luiz, still contains 50 tonnes of fuel oil in it. The 'graveyard of ships' is poised to cause an environmental disaster, say activists. "The Sao Luiz is still in the Port of Rio today, with 50 tonnes of fuel oil in it," Sergio Ricardo, co-founder of socio-environmental group Baia Viva (The Bay Lives) told Reuters, also pointing to high levels of corrosion. Before it crashed into the longest water bridge in Latin America, the ship had been awaiting legal proceedings at the bay. Brazilian navy is investigating. WION Climate Tracker: Deforestation in Brazilian Savanna rises by 25%, says report × The iconic bay now has dozens of abandoned ships rotting and rusting. This is having an impact on local populations of sea-horses, green turtles and Guiana dolphins. These dolphins are the symbol of Rio de Janeiro. Besides the impact on marine life and passing traffic, which must navigate an obstacle course of half-floating vessels, Ricardo estimated the bay's pollution costs some 50 billion reais ($9.6 billion) per year in lost production. Also Read | Believe it or not! Brazilian fisherman survives by clinging to ocean buoy for two days Following the Sao Luiz crash, local media reported that authorities were studying how to remove the "ghost ships" from Rio de Janeiro's iconic bay. Meanwhile, the abandoned skeletons of ships continue to molder and disappear under the muddy water and scraps of floating waste. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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On Sunday, former Brazilian congresswoman and gospel singer, Flordelis dos Santos de Souza, was sentenced to 50 years and 28 days in prison after she was found guilty&nbsp;of "orchestrating" the murder of her husband, pastor Anderson do Carmo who&nbsp;was shot in 2019 at their home in Rio de Janeiro.&nbsp;

The 61-year-old and her husband were seen as a power couple among&nbsp;the country’s Evangelical Christian movement and were also famous for her 55 children, most of whom are adopted from the favelas or slums in Rio de Janeiro. The sentence was handed in a Rio court after she and several of their children were also accused of being complicit in the pastor's murder.&nbsp;

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Do Carmo, in 2019, was shot at least 30 times in the garage of their house in Rio after which dos Santos claimed that armed robbers on motorcycles had chased them and attacked her husband. In 2020, prosecutors charged Dos Santos with “orchestrating the homicide, enlisting to take part in the crime and attempting to disguise it as an armed robbery.” They also suspected that this move was made in order to gain control over the couple’s finances which were controlled by Do Carmo.&nbsp;

She had also tried to poison her late husband with cyanide at least six times before arranging his killing, said a report by the Guardian. Simone dos Santos Rodrigues, the former congresswoman’s biological daughter was&nbsp;sentenced to 31 years in prison and one of her biological sons was&nbsp;found guilty of being a gunman who shot the pastor,&nbsp;has been sentenced to&nbsp;33 years in prison. Furthermore, four of her adopted children and a granddaughter were also sentenced&nbsp;earlier this year during the trial.&nbsp;

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Last week Flordelis’s lawyers argued that she had no knowledge of her husband’s murder being carried out and said that they did so to protect her from alleged sexual and physical abuse perpetrated by her husband. However, the judge swiftly rejected these claims and said that she was the one who ordered the crime and made it look like a robbery gone wrong.&nbsp;

The court also said she ordered the killing “because the victim kept a strict control of the family finances and administered conflicts rigidly, refusing to give preferential treatment to the ex-lawmaker’s closest (friends) in detriment to other members of the family.” The sentence marked the end of one of the most sensational crimes in Brazil’s recent history.&nbsp;

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Dos Santos was born and raised in one of the favelas in Rio named Jacarezinho where she began her singing career in the 90s and met Do Carmo in 1994 and founded the Community of the Evangelical Ministry Flordelis. In 2018, she was elected to Brazil’s congress for the conservative Social Democratic Party and was ousted amid allegations of killing her husband in August 2021 in an almost unanimous vote which stripped dos Santos of her parliamentary immunity.&nbsp;

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On Sunday, former Brazilian congresswoman and gospel singer, Flordelis dos Santos de Souza, was sentenced to 50 years and 28 days in prison after she was found guilty of "orchestrating" the murder of her husband, pastor Anderson do Carmo who was shot in 2019 at their home in Rio de Janeiro.

On Sunday, former Brazilian congresswoman and gospel singer, Flordelis dos Santos de Souza, was sentenced to 50 years and 28 days in prison after she was found guilty of "orchestrating" the murder of her husband, pastor Anderson do Carmo who was shot in 2019 at their home in Rio de Janeiro. The 61-year-old and her husband were seen as a power couple among the country’s Evangelical Christian movement and were also famous for her 55 children, most of whom are adopted from the favelas or slums in Rio de Janeiro. The sentence was handed in a Rio court after she and several of their children were also accused of being complicit in the pastor's murder. ALSO READ: G20 Summit 2022 in Bali Live Updates | Biden tells Xi hopes to avoid US-China 'conflict' Do Carmo, in 2019, was shot at least 30 times in the garage of their house in Rio after which dos Santos claimed that armed robbers on motorcycles had chased them and attacked her husband. In 2020, prosecutors charged Dos Santos with “orchestrating the homicide, enlisting to take part in the crime and attempting to disguise it as an armed robbery.” They also suspected that this move was made in order to gain control over the couple’s finances which were controlled by Do Carmo. She had also tried to poison her late husband with cyanide at least six times before arranging his killing, said a report by the Guardian. Simone dos Santos Rodrigues, the former congresswoman’s biological daughter was sentenced to 31 years in prison and one of her biological sons was found guilty of being a gunman who shot the pastor, has been sentenced to 33 years in prison. Furthermore, four of her adopted children and a granddaughter were also sentenced earlier this year during the trial. ALSO WATCH: 'Election system is flawed,' Brazil's outgoing president Jair Bolsonaro finally breaks his silence Last week Flordelis’s lawyers argued that she had no knowledge of her husband’s murder being carried out and said that they did so to protect her from alleged sexual and physical abuse perpetrated by her husband. However, the judge swiftly rejected these claims and said that she was the one who ordered the crime and made it look like a robbery gone wrong. The court also said she ordered the killing “because the victim kept a strict control of the family finances and administered conflicts rigidly, refusing to give preferential treatment to the ex-lawmaker’s closest (friends) in detriment to other members of the family.” The sentence marked the end of one of the most sensational crimes in Brazil’s recent history. ALSO READ: Former Brazil congresswoman goes to jail on charges of killing husband Dos Santos was born and raised in one of the favelas in Rio named Jacarezinho where she began her singing career in the 90s and met Do Carmo in 1994 and founded the Community of the Evangelical Ministry Flordelis. In 2018, she was elected to Brazil’s congress for the conservative Social Democratic Party and was ousted amid allegations of killing her husband in August 2021 in an almost unanimous vote which stripped dos Santos of her parliamentary immunity. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A German diplomat was arrested by the police in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday for allegedly killing his Belgian husband and trying to cover up the crime. According to the police report, Uwe Herbert Hahn works at the German consulate, and had reported that his&nbsp;husband died on Friday under mysterious circumstances. Hahn said that his husband – Walter Henri Maximilien Biot – collapsed and hit fatally hit his head. However, the police told AFP that the analysis of the victim’s body and the house in Ipanema showed that he was severely beaten and that resulted in his death.

"The version of events given by the consul, that the victim suffered a fall, is incompatible with the conclusions of the forensics report," officer Camila Lourenco said on social media.

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"It found various bruises, including on the torso, compatible with injuries inflicted by stomping, as well as lesions compatible with an attack with a cylindrical instrument," she added.

"The cadaver is screaming out the circumstances of its death," she added.

The pictures posted by Rio de Janeiro's 14th police precinct showed blood on the floor and walls of the apartment and they also said that Hahn would not have any diplomatic immunity.

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Hahn and Biot were married to each other for 20 years. While not much information was released about the victim, media reports claimed that he was a week away from turning 53.

The police are currently investigating all the evidence in the case, and they believe that despite Hahn saying that the victim was drunk when he fell, the police have not found any supporting proof.

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A German diplomat was arrested by the police in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday for allegedly killing his Belgian husband and trying to cover up the crime. According to the police report, Uwe Herbert Hahn works at the German consulate, and had reported that his husband died on Friday under mysterious circumstances.

A German diplomat was arrested by the police in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday for allegedly killing his Belgian husband and trying to cover up the crime. According to the police report, Uwe Herbert Hahn works at the German consulate, and had reported that his husband died on Friday under mysterious circumstances. Hahn said that his husband – Walter Henri Maximilien Biot – collapsed and hit fatally hit his head. However, the police told AFP that the analysis of the victim’s body and the house in Ipanema showed that he was severely beaten and that resulted in his death. "The version of events given by the consul, that the victim suffered a fall, is incompatible with the conclusions of the forensics report," officer Camila Lourenco said on social media. Also read | Air raid sirens in Jerusalem; strikes between Israel, Gaza militants continue "It found various bruises, including on the torso, compatible with injuries inflicted by stomping, as well as lesions compatible with an attack with a cylindrical instrument," she added. "The cadaver is screaming out the circumstances of its death," she added. The pictures posted by Rio de Janeiro's 14th police precinct showed blood on the floor and walls of the apartment and they also said that Hahn would not have any diplomatic immunity. Also read | Amid Taiwan drills, China to conduct live-fire exercise near Korean peninsula Hahn and Biot were married to each other for 20 years. While not much information was released about the victim, media reports claimed that he was a week away from turning 53. The police are currently investigating all the evidence in the case, and they believe that despite Hahn saying that the victim was drunk when he fell, the police have not found any supporting proof. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

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At least 18 people died on Thursday during a major police raid in a dense warren of Rio de Janeiro slums, state military police said, in the latest bloody confrontation in Brazil's second-largest city.

Tactical teams from Rio de Janeiro's civil and military police raided the Alemao complex to take down an alleged criminal organization. The group was suspected of involvement in cargo theft and bank robberies and was planning incursions into rival slums, the military police said in a statement.

At least 18 people died in the raid: one police officer, 16 alleged criminals and a female bystander, police said. The operation involved around 400 officers, four aircraft and 10 armored vehicles.

The lopsided death toll ignited fears of rights abuses.

"There are signs of major human rights violations, and the possibility of this being one of the operations with the highest number of deaths in Rio de Janeiro," the state public defender's office said in a statement.

The military police declined comment beyond their statement.

Rio state police forces regularly carry out deadly raids in the city's sprawling slums. President Jair Bolsonaro supports heavy-handed tactics by police in their fight against organized crime, and has said gangsters should "die like cockroaches."

After the raid, locals could be seen bundling injured people into the back of vehicles to be taken to hospital as police watched. Gilberto Santiago Lopes, from the Anacrim Human Rights Commission, said police refused to help.

"We had to carry them away in a beverage truck, and then flag a local resident in their car to take them to hospital," he said. "(The police) don't aim to arrest them, they aim to kill them, so if they're injured, they think they don't deserve help."

Local residents were furious and yelled at the police.

"We're scared to live here," one local screamed after the raid. "Where are we? Afghanistan? In a war? In Iraq? If they want a war, send them to Iraq."

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At least 18 people died on Thursday during a major police raid in a dense warren of Rio de Janeiro slums, state military police said, in the latest bloody confrontation in Brazil's second-largest city.

At least 18 people died on Thursday during a major police raid in a dense warren of Rio de Janeiro slums, state military police said, in the latest bloody confrontation in Brazil's second-largest city. Tactical teams from Rio de Janeiro's civil and military police raided the Alemao complex to take down an alleged criminal organization. The group was suspected of involvement in cargo theft and bank robberies and was planning incursions into rival slums, the military police said in a statement. At least 18 people died in the raid: one police officer, 16 alleged criminals and a female bystander, police said. The operation involved around 400 officers, four aircraft and 10 armored vehicles. The lopsided death toll ignited fears of rights abuses. "There are signs of major human rights violations, and the possibility of this being one of the operations with the highest number of deaths in Rio de Janeiro," the state public defender's office said in a statement. The military police declined comment beyond their statement. Rio state police forces regularly carry out deadly raids in the city's sprawling slums. President Jair Bolsonaro supports heavy-handed tactics by police in their fight against organized crime, and has said gangsters should "die like cockroaches." After the raid, locals could be seen bundling injured people into the back of vehicles to be taken to hospital as police watched. Gilberto Santiago Lopes, from the Anacrim Human Rights Commission, said police refused to help. "We had to carry them away in a beverage truck, and then flag a local resident in their car to take them to hospital," he said. "(The police) don't aim to arrest them, they aim to kill them, so if they're injured, they think they don't deserve help." Local residents were furious and yelled at the police. "We're scared to live here," one local screamed after the raid. "Where are we? Afghanistan? In a war? In Iraq? If they want a war, send them to Iraq." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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An anti-crime operation in a Rio de Janeiro slum left at least 22 people dead Tuesday. A further seven people were hospitalized, according to health officials.

Brazil: At least 22 killed in latest police raid on Rio favela

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.

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Rio's elite samba schools returned to the Sambadrome on April 23 for the second night of competition in Brazil's largest Carnival.

Day Two: Rio's elite samba schools shine at Carnival

Its Carnival time in Rio de Janeiro again! The Carnival officially started on April 20 as mayor Eduardo Paes handed over symbolic keys of the city to the fictional King Momo. People gathered to celebrate the Carnival as King Momo danced next to his samba-dancing entourage.

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