The trial of the suspects accused in the 2018 killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver began ...

Torrential rains in southeastern Brazil have left at least 25 people dead and 43 missing as a river burst its banks and a ...

One of the best forms of heat relief is pretty simple: trees. In cities, as studies have documented, more tree cover lowers ...

Fans anticipating a future blockbuster showdown between Alex Pereira and Khamzat Chimaev might have to wait for the time ...

Brazil's Supreme Court begins the trial Tuesday of politicians accused of ordering the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro ...

Carnival is a festive, pre-Lenten season of public celebration, revelry and masquerade, marked by parades, music and street parties. It is a time of social unity and joy, offering a last burst of ...

Revelers gathered Sunday for the Glorious Diving street party, reviving a tradition in Rio de Janeiro that dates back to the ...

When Lourdes Barreto fled her home in Brazil's northeastern state of Paraiba as a teenager -- a move that launched her into sex work and a lifetime of activism -- she never imagined that a samba ...

The six top-scoring samba schools from Rio’s Carnival returned to the Sambadrome for one final parade, showcasing their ...

Samba and literature rarely share the same stage, but at this year’s Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, two samba schools used their parades to tell the stories of Black Brazilian female aut ...

With this outstanding victory, Sarah Posenatto takes home the gold and inspires a new generation of athletes, proving that jiu-jitsu is a powerful tool for personal development, resilience, and the ...