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Supermodel Gisele to star in 'sexiest ever' Olympic opening ceremony in Rio
Featuring 6000 dancers, the Rio Olympics opening ceremony will capture the spirit of Carnival.
David Ferrer tips Rafael Nadal to win gold at Rio Olympics 2016
Spain's David Ferrer has backed fellow countryman Rafael Nadal to win gold medal at Rio Olympics 2016.
Russia should be banned from Rio Olympics 2016 says British IOC member
Britain IOC member Adam Pengilly wants Russia to be banned from Rio 2016.
Usain Bolt promises that 'history will be made' at Rio Olympics 2016
Bolt is the defending 100m and 200m Olympic champion.
Isis-inspired terror suspects who planned attacks during Rio Olympics were 'baptised' online
The 'disorganised cell' planned to secure weapons and carry out terror attacks in Brazil and abroad.
Tomas Berdych says he'd rather miss out on gold at Rio Olympics than risk contracting Zika virus
Tomas Berdych is Czech Republic's highest ranked tennis player.
Cars torched in Rio as city prepares for 2016 Olympic Games
At least nine cars were set on fire overnight in the north of the city, according to local media reports.
Rio Olympics: Four individuals with terrorism links had applied for the Games
At least 40 people who wanted to attend Rio Games were listed on intelligence services databases
Rio 2016 Olympics football: Everything you need to know about The Beautiful Game in Brazil
Brazil in search to win their first gold medal at home.
Rio Olympics 2016: Tennis stars Milos Raonic and Simona Halep won't compete due to Zika virus
Tennis's superstars say they will play as lower-ranked players refuse to travel to Rio.
With less than a month to go to the Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro is a city divided
More than 20% of Rio's 6.5 million residents live in run-down favelas, plagued by violence.
Islamist plotted to attack French Rio Olympics team, says intelligence chief
France was tipped off about attack by a 'partner' intelligence agency
Rio 2016 Olympic Games: Neymar to lead Brazil in first gold medal charge
The Barcelona star is going to be the leader of his national team in the summer tournament.
Rio Olympics 2016: American golfer Dustin Johnson withdraws from summer games over Zika virus fears
15 golfers have withdrawn from the 2016 Rio Olympic games so far.
Brazil: Police killed 645 people in Rio de Janeiro state in 2015
Human Rights Watch claims police officers routinely cover up extrajudicial killings in Rio de Janeiro
Brazil: Rio state failed to address threat of extrajudicial executions by corrupt police
Police killed 645 people in Rio state in 2015, and more than 8,000 in the last decade
Rio Olympics 2016: City mayor lashes out at 'terrible job' by police
Rio state is 'completely failing at its work of policing and taking care of people', Mayor Eduardo Paes claims
Yohan Blake heading into Rio Olympics as Jamaica's national champion
Yohan Blake aims to improve on showing in last Olympics in London.
Dustin Brown hits out at Nick Kyrgios critics: Let the guy play tennis
Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of Australia's Olympic squad for the Rio Olympics 2016.
Pakistan Olympic contingent to have more officials than athletes
Pakistan's hockey team failed to qualify for Rio Olympics 2016.
Brazil: Dilma Rousseff's impeachment vote planned after Olympics as Rio gets $860m emergency loan
Mutilated body near Olympics venue unnerved Rio already facing security threats and political crisis.
Brazil: Police sign tells tourists 'Welcome to Hell' as they enter Rio airport ahead of Olympics
With the Olympic Games a month away, police in Rio de Janeiro voice concerns over dangerous lack of resources.
Rare Spix's Macaw seen in Brazil for first time in 15 years
The parrot was caught on video flying through trees in the northeastern state of Bahia, Brazil.
Indian Olympic Association may drop Sultan actor Salman Khan as goodwill ambassador over rape remarks
The Bollywood actor has been asked by the IOA to apologise over rape comments.
Rio Olympics: Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams confirm they will play despite Zika virus fears
It follows former world No1 golfer Rory McIlroy dropping out of the Brazil tournament.
Zika fears trigger surge in abortions in Brazil, Ecuador and Venezuela
Legal restrictions on abortions led many women to seek help from online forum Women on Web.
Athletes and coach freezing sperm to avoid Zika risk at Rio Olympics
We can't take this health threat lightly, says basketball star Pau Gasol.
British Boxer Amir Khan does a U-turn, says he will not represent Pakistan at 2016 Rio Olympics
Khan will not represent Pakistan after earlier claiming he would love to fight for his country of birth.
Copa America 2016: Brazil eliminated in the group stages after controversial loss to Peru
Brazil boss Dunga is facing serious questions about his future after their early exit.
Brazil vs Peru, Copa America 2016: Where to watch live, preview, prediction, betting odds and possible XI
Brazil face Peru in a clash that will determine who reaches the quarter-final of the 2016 Copa America.