Brazil

Gun shots were fired and a weapon was held to one person's head, but no one is believed to be injured.

Nov 11, 2017

A new law has been introduced in Rio de Janeiro which requires children to wear their blood type on their school uniforms.

Neil Murphy Nov 08, 2017

Three Brazilian teenagers reportedly live streamed their own deaths when police opened fire on their car during an anti-drug-trafficking raid in Rio de Janeiro.

Paul Wright Nov 08, 2017

Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho is unlikely to play against Japan on Friday, but should feature against England at Wembley Stadium next week.

George Flood Nov 07, 2017

A missing American family lost in the Amazon after being attacked by pirates was found safe and in relatively good health, officials in Brazil said.

Nicole Rojas Nov 02, 2017

The incident in Brazil was staged by theatre group Confluências group to demonstrate the humiliation that comes with sexual harassment experienced by women in everyday life.

Priya Joshi Nov 01, 2017

Antioxidants neutralise free radicals - unstable molecules which can cause damage to cells, contributing to aging and various diseases, such as cancer.

Aristos Georgiou Nov 01, 2017

The Waiapi live deep in Brazil's Amazon rainforest. Their way of life is closer to the Stone Age than the 21st century. Yet the modern world is barely a few hours' drive away, and getting closer.

David Sim Oct 31, 2017

Brazilian international goalkeeper Jefferson was driving to training in Rio de Janeiro when he was carjacked by three armed men on Sunday (22 October).

William Watkinson Oct 24, 2017

Two people have been charged with the alleged killing of a 20-year-old woman, who was 37 weeks pregnant, who was found dead in Brazil with her stomach slashed open.

William Watkinson Oct 23, 2017

More than 1,000 agents took part in one of the biggest anti-paedophilia operations in Latin America.

Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 21, 2017

A plan by the mayor of Sao Paulo to give children pellets made from leftovers has divided opinion in a city that struggles to feed lower-income residents.

Neil Murphy Oct 20, 2017

Gang spent $1.27m on building the tunnel, which was fitted out throughout with lights and wooden beams.

Isabelle Gerretsen Oct 04, 2017

Violent football fans and radicals are both motivated by shared experiences, new research suggests.

Aristos Georgiou Sep 29, 2017

She had been posting updates on social media of her epic journey.

Brendan Cole Sep 19, 2017

Coutinho was subject to three bids from Barcelona.

Arunava Ray Sep 17, 2017

Coutinho, 25, was the subject of three transfer bids from Barcelona.

Karthick Arvinth Sep 06, 2017

The home in Salvador was allegedly used by Geddel Vieira Lima, a former minister.

Staff Reporter Sep 06, 2017

Brazil manager Tite claims he will be happy whether or not the wantaway playmaker stays at Anfield.

George Flood Aug 31, 2017

Police have launched a manhunt for another street dweller they believe knew Brit Michael Renshaw.

Roger Baird Aug 30, 2017

Mamba infected 900 computers used by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency last year.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas Aug 10, 2017

The Pure Third Command dominate Rio's slums - they also happen to be devoted Pentecostals.

Ludovica Iaccino Aug 07, 2017

Armed bandits from local gang opened fire when family entered a slum looking for water to buy.

Ludovica Iaccino Aug 07, 2017

Rio de Janeiro one year on from the Olympic Games opening ceremony on 5 August 2016.

David Sim Aug 04, 2017

Nineteen-year old Wanderson Dias de Almeida dreamed of making it as a professional.

Roger Baird Aug 02, 2017

Baby Arthur was delivered by emergency caesarean, but is now paraplegic.

Divya Kishore Jul 05, 2017

The woman and her daughter did not survive the attack by the killer who wanted the child for herself.

Nicole Rojas Jun 29, 2017

Pair accused of tattooing 17-year-old as punishment for allegedly attempting to steal bike.

Ewan Palmer Jun 12, 2017

Police estimate the guns would have been sold for up to $1.5m.

Karen Noronha Jun 02, 2017

The Warao people live in derelict buildings and tent camps and are forced to make a living by begging from passing motorists.

David Sim May 17, 2017