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HIV progress in 'real danger' as global funding plummets

RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) - The science has never been better, but political will has reached a new low: AIDS experts warned Monday that the fight against HIV was in real danger as funding fell by a fifth last year.

Bangkok Post

How to keep cool in a heatwave: 25 tips from the people who know best, from a Rio lifeguard to an Egyptian archaeologist

For some, scorching days and humid nights are just the norm. So how do they stay chilled and comfortable?

The Guardian - UK

Brazilian World Cup legend Jairzinho takes a shot: Michael Donald’s best photograph

‘Nowadays Jairzinho works with kids in the favelas of Rio where the unwritten rule is that visitors have to leave by 5pm. I asked for 10 more minutes and when I turned round, a guy had pulled a gun on my crew’

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United by grief, mothers in Brazil demand reparations after police killed their sons

A group of Brazilian mothers whose sons were killed by police are demanding a nationwide policy to support relatives of victims of state violence and are seeking public funding to finance their activities

The Independent UK

Rio devotees celebrate Zé Pelintra Day with music, dance and prayer

Dozens of devotees gather in Rio de Janeiro's Lapa neighbourhood to celebrate Ze Pelintra Day with prayer, music, dancing and candle offerings.

Euronews

I Flew to Rio for Shakira. Instead, I Discovered Why Holidays Feel So Different Now.

Shakira's record-breaking Rio concert gave me an unexpected glimpse into a bigger cultural shift—one that's changing not just where we travel, but why.

Marie Claire

Rio de Janeiro sees demand for whale watching trips after surge of Humpback sightings

Humpback whales are renowned for their extensive migrations, traversing vast distances across major oceans in predictable patterns, often learned from their mothers

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Rio bus drivers and workers throughout Brazil demand shorter work week as lawmakers examine proposal

Hundreds of bus drivers on strike protested in downtown Rio de Janeiro, demanding increased pay, better conditions and an end to the six-day working week

The Independent UK

Scientists find antidepressant in the brains of sharks off the coast of Rio de Janeiro

Sertraline is one of the most widely prescribed antidepressants in the world. Global sertraline sales are expected to keep growing, projected to expand from an estimated US$1.94 billion in 2025 to approximately US$3.13 billion by 2032.

The Conversation

Rock in Rio 2026: Live music still draws thousands

The opening weekend of Rock in Rio drew thousands of visitors from 125 countries, at a time when music and live shows fit into a mobile phone.

Euronews

Did Oliver Tree Foreshadow His Fatal Helicopter Crash? Late Singer's Eerie Music Videos and Interviews Resurface Online

Oliver Tree's past comments about death and falling have gone viral after the singer was killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro.

International Business Times UK

Buzzer beater sees Aussie surf star book Rio semi spot

Ethan Ewing will have to take down Brazil's world champion and local star Yago Dora to keep alive his hopes of winning the World Surf League's Rio Pro.

AAP

Who Is Victor Wao? Oliver Tree's Friend Who Narrowly Escaped Fatal Helicopter Crash in Brazil After Fear of Flying Decision

Brazilian producer Victor Wao narrowly avoided a fatal helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro by opting to travel by car due to his fear of flying, sparing him from the tragedy.

International Business Times UK

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.

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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).

International Business Times UK

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.

International Business Times UK

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.

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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.

Euronews

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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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

Euronews

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.

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