The mayor of Rio de Janeiro has issued a decree to regulate the city’s 30 miles of coastline. Many residents fear it will change Rio’s beach culture as they know it.

Rio de Janeiro is a city of contrasts — the rich and the poor, urban development and nature, a dream and a nightmare, old and new. There’s a lot to like and dislike.

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When people think of Rio de Janeiro, they think of its beautiful beaches, bossa nova, and the famous cultural landmark Christ The Redeemer. There’s no doubt those are all major draws as a ...

There’s no doubt those are all major draws as a destination, but Rio also has something else going for it: it’s the best city in the world for hiking.

No more samba on the strand? Rio de Janeiro aims to curb unauthorised vendors and noise on beaches Beachgoers walk past a vendor's stand of beachwear on Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro.

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Brazilian police say they thwarted a bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga's historic free concert in Rio de Janeiro, an event that drew more than two million attendees on Saturday.

Lady Gaga performed to a record-breaking crowd Saturday in Rio De Janeiro as an estimated 2.5 million people attended the singer’s free concert.

Planning a trip to Rio? From relaxing on world-renowned beaches to visiting Christ the Redeemer, these are some of the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Demand for water by the resources industry and prolonged dry spells contribute to mass tree deaths in WA's mining heartland, traditional owners say.