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Rio 2016: Amazing scenes at the Olympics opening ceremony

The Rio 2016 opening Giselle Bundchen walked along probably the largest catwalk ever

Thousands of insects released at Byron Hamburger restaurants by protesters

Cockroaches, locusts and crickets were released into two UK Byron Hamburger restaurants in protest against the chain’s role in an immigration swoop which saw...

Police free Bernie Ecclestone’s mother-in-law from Brazil kidnappers

Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law, who had been kidnapped in Brazil for a ransom of £28 million, has been freed, according to police. Aparecida Schunck, 67, the...

Rio Olympics organisers suspect ‘isolated’ sabotage at athletes’ village

Leaks, blocked toilets and electrical faults that have slowed teams from moving into the Rio Olympics Athletes' Village may have been caused by a...

Bernie Ecclestone’s mother-in-law ‘kidnapped for €33m ransom’

Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law has been kidnapped in Brazil for a ransom of (£28m) €33m, according to reports. Aparecida Schunck, 67, is the mother of the...

Rio anti-doping lab suspended just weeks before Olympics

The World Anti-Doping Agency has suspended Rio's new laboratory just six weeks before the start of the Olympics, plunging plans to deter cheats this...

Uber takes flight with helicopter service in Brazil

Ride hailing company Uber has begun a helicopter service in Brazil's biggest city. Uber's communications director in Brazil said it has started a month-long trial...

Brazil sack manager for second time after Copa America elimination

Brazil have sacked coach Dunga in the wake of the team's shock elimination from the Copa America. The five-time world champions failed to make it...

Brazil’s Dilma Rousseff signals referendum if she wins impeachment trial

Suspended Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff is suggesting she would hold a national referendum if she survives an impeachment trial expected in August. She said in...

Pele’s copy of World Cup trophy has sold for over €500k

A replica World Cup trophy belonging to footballing legend Pele has sold at auction in London for £394,000. The three-time World Cup winner and Fifa...

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