Brazil

Football pitch in Rio de Janeiro slum is fitted with kinetic tiles which produce energy when stepped on.

Report: Average illegal outflows jumped to $33.7bn over 2010-2012 period.

Decision comes as major blow for Telecom Italia, which offered €7bn for GVT.

Telefonica increased its offer for GVT to €7.5bn, after Telecom Italia offered €7bn in cash and stock.

Most of prison under rioters' control, while some have been taken hostage.

Apple's late co-founder Steve Jobs died of pancreatic cancer in 2011.

El Salvador becomes fifth Latin American country to protest Gaza offensive by recalling ambassador.

Farmers hunting in the northern Brazil were attacked and killed by giant anteaters in two separate incidents.

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa agree on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.

Football is so important in Brazil that this defeat and the team's relegation to seventh in FIFA's ranking, are matters that concern the highest echelons of government.

Xiaomi Mi 4 vs Apple iPhone 5s: Which is the better smartphone in 2014?

Shortly after their win over Argentina, Germany bears a loss

Manchester United midfielder Anderson could have been as good as Barcelona star Neymar, says Tostao.

Tournament in 2018 would cost Russia $11,500 per seat, compared to $6,500 for Brazil in 2014, according to Der Spiegel.

Chilean Manuel Pellegrini sounded out to replace Phil Scolari but is committed to Manchester City

China is steadily improving its FX-related export competitiveness, but others are seeing their currencies becoming less helpful.

Ashley Cole holds no grudges against Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho for freezing him out of team

Russia's President seeks alliance to prevent future economic sanctions punishment.

672m tweets and 3bn Facebook interactions sees World Cup 2014 become the most talked-about event ever

Brics headquarters destined for China's financial capital.

Xinhua news agency opposes claims in West that five Brics economies are fragile and fading.

Here's the greatest tweets from World Cup 2014 following a stunning month of football in Brazil.

Brazil take on the Netherlands in the fight for third place as the 2014 World Cup comes to an end

Jose Mourinho has reportedly turned down interest from Brazil to stay at Chelsea

Google predicts winner of the third place game between Brazil and the Netherlands

Belgian fan took part in brand's social media campaign after being scouted at World Cup.

IBTimes sports reporter Tony Mogan and European Football Correspondent Eduardo Fernandez-Abascal preview the World Cup final between Germany and Argentina.

Citing religious conflict, around 200 odd Ghana football fans visiting Brazil have submitted applications seeking asylum.

Match Hospitality chief executive disappears from hotel room before police arrive

Brazil face the Netherlands for the third place clash of the 2014 Fifa World Cup on Saturday. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK.