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YouTube Creators Mourn Popular Argentine Youtuber Gaspi After Fatal Helicopter Crash in Rio: 'Life is So Unfair'

The death of Argentine YouTuber Gaspi in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro prompted an outpouring of grief across the Spanish-speaking content creator community, with streamers, YouTubers and influencers sharing tributes on social media and during live broadcasts.

Latin Times

Singer Oliver Tree killed in Brazilian helicopter collision

Electropop musician Oliver Tree, most well known for hits including Life Goes On and Miss You, was one of six people killed in the mid-air collision between two helicopters in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning (14.06.26).

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Why Were Oliver Tree and Gaspi on the Same Helicopter in Rio — and What Were They Filming Together?

A mid-air collision in Rio de Janeiro resulted in the deaths of American singer Oliver Tree and Argentine YouTuber Gaspi. Authorities are investigating the crash, which may have involved content collaboration.

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Is YouTuber Gaspi Dead? Helicopter Crash in Rio de Janeiro Kills Six, Oliver Tree Named on Passenger List

A helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro resulted in six fatalities, including singer Oliver Tree and YouTuber Gaspi. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Oliver Tree: Things to Know About the American Singer and Songwriter Who Died in a Rio Helicopter Crash

Oliver Tree, a distinctive voice in modern music, tragically died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, leaving fans mourning his creative legacy.

International Business Times UK

Oliver Tree Cause of Death Update: Two Helicopters Collide Over Rio Days Before His European Tour

Singer Oliver Tree died in a helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during his world tour. The crash killed all six aboard, sparking investigations by Brazilian authorities.

International Business Times UK

World Cup street art returns to Rio de Janeiro

Rio's Tijuca and Saude neighbourhoods paint streets for Brazil's World Cup dream, turning whole blocks into murals in green and yellow.

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How to spend two days in Rio de Janeiro’s coolest neighbourhood

Most tourists just pass through Botafogo, but they’re missing out, says Gordon Thomson. He suggests visitors stay a couple of days to explore the intriguing history, lively food scene and passionate football culture

The Independent UK

Aviation industry looks skywards as leaders fly in for Rio summit

Oil tankers may be stuck behind strait of Hormuz, but holding the Iata AGM in Brazil defies warnings of impending shortages

The Guardian - UK

The mural project honouring the Black cultural heritage of Rio de Janeiro – photo essay

Despite its majority Afro-descendant population, fewer than 10% of public monuments across Rio commemorate Black people. Photographer María Magdalena Arréllaga chronicles the project seeking to redress the balance

The Guardian - UK

Brazilian grieving father says justice still missing after Airbus, Air France guilty verdict

A Paris appeals court has found Airbus and Air France guilty of manslaughter in the 2009 crash of Flight 447 from Rio to Paris

The Independent UK

Air France and Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 Rio-Paris crash over Atlantic

On 1 June 2009, Air France Flight AF447, travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, was cruising over the Atlantic when the pilots lost control of the aircraft, causing it to plunge into the ocean.

Euronews

Airbus, Air France guilty of manslaughter in 2009 crash

Air France and manufacturer Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter in an appeal case regarding the 2009 crash of a Rio de Janeiro to Paris flight.

AAP

French court finds Air France, Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

Air France and Airbus were on Thursday found guilty of involuntary manslaughter by a Paris appeals court in connection to the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight that killed 228 people, the worst disaster in France's aviation history. Airbus and Air France later responded to the court decision saying they…

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Court finds Air France, Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over 2009 crash

A Paris appeals court Thursday found Air France and Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight that killed 228 people, the worst disaster in the French flag carrier's history.

The Guardian - UK

Just what the doctor ordered: Brazil’s drive to ditch UPFs from hospital menus

Following the successful reduction of ultra-processed foods in schools, scientists and politicians hope to improve patient health with locally grown and freshly prepared meals

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Fast & Furious’ Jordana Brewster Reveals Her ‘Biggest Wish’ For Fast 11 (And I’m Right There With Her)

I hope the producers are listening.

The Independent UK

Trump ‘doesn’t feel optimistic’ jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be freed

Trump believes Chinese leader Xi Jinping is seriously considering freeing a church pastor detained in China, but is less hopeful over the plight of Mr Lai

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Shakira’s Copacabana show pumps $160m into Rio

Shakira’s free Copacabana concert delivered a $160 million economic boost to Rio, officials say.

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Shakira's father had a stroke moments before her Rio megashow

Shakira's father William Mebarack Chadid, 94, suffered a stroke just moments before she was due to take to the stage in front of audience of two million people for a show in Rio de Janeiro.

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Shakira’s Massive Rio Show Slammed As A “Mess” After Fans Point Out Major Blunders

It was meant to be one of the biggest shows of her career, but some fans felt Shakira’s performance on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach was her messiest.

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Shakira performs to staggering two million people in Copacabana

Shakira performed a free concert for a huge crowd in Rio de Janeiro over the weekend.

Euronews

When 2 million voices met one stage: How Shakira made music history in Copacabana

Rio de Janeiro once again turned Copacabana into the world's biggest stage. Shakira performed on Saturday in front of two million people in a free concert that the city's mayor described as historic and will generate some $155 million for the local economy.

The Independent UK

From Brazil's rainforest to Rio de Janeiro, an all-Indigenous soccer team gets set for its debut

Sávio Conrado Mura left his Indigenous village of stilt houses located deep in the Amazon rainforest to try his luck at professional soccer and hopefully one day play for the Brazilian national team at the World Cup

The Independent UK

Shakira set to perform a free concert for millions of fans on Copacabana Beach

Fans had already begun to gather on the beach Saturday morning to secure prime spots for the evening’s spectacle

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