Watch: Was Lady Gaga's Rio concert really attended by 2.1m people?
BBC Verify looks at a claim from Rio de Janeiro officials that the pop star's beach gig drew huge numbers.
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Yoga initiative aims to train instructors in Rio’s favelas
Dozens of yoga enthusiasts gathered in Rio de Janeiro’s Rocinha favela on Wednesday for the first session of a free training course aimed at qualifying local residents as instructors.
Rio Ferdinand's son, 18, joins Premier League nepo-baby club after signing first professional contract with high-flying outfit
The new deal for Lorenz comes one year after the shot-stopper signed with New Era Sports Management, and on the heels of a successful short-term loan spell.
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João Pedro leaves it to Chelsea fans to celebrate after double against old side | Sid Lowe
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The £60m Brazilian scored both goals but showed no emotion as Fluminense were his first club in his homeland
This time last week, João Pedro was on a Brazilian beach; now he’s in the Club World Cup fi…
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Parkinson’s patients in Rio find relief through capoeira
A unique programme in Rio de Janeiro is helping people with Parkinson’s disease manage their symptoms through the art of capoeira.
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Brics summit in Brazil tries to reinvent collective approach to world’s problems | Jonathan Watts
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President Lula rebukes wealthy countries for retreating on climate and trade but bloc is divided and unbalanced
As the US retreats from the international stage, the most powerful political alliance in…
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BRICS summit opens in Brazil with key leaders notably absent
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BRICS leaders set to discuss key global political issues in Rio de Janeiro, but questions over the bloc’s cohesion arise as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin opt to sk…
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Rio Ferdinand confesses he considered breaking up with wife Kate over his grieving kids' reaction to his union following their mother's tragic death
Rio Ferdinand has shed light on the early stages of his relationship with now-wife Kate and admitted his kids' reaction decided the future of their union.
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Putin to Skip BRICS Summit in Brazil Over ICC Arrest Warrant
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The Kremlin said Putin would instead take part in the July 6-7 summit of BRICS heads of state in Rio de Janeiro via video link.
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Kate Ferdinand flaunts her incredible figure in a white spotted bikini as she and husband Rio enjoy 'fabulous' yacht day on sunny break to Portugal
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The former TOWIE star, 34, shared a collection of Instagram snaps from her recent holiday with Rio after topping up her tan on the luxurious liner.