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Football star Neymar fined £2.6m for illegal artificial lake at Rio mansion
Four fines totalling about 16 million Brazilian reals were issued.
Lorry drivers backing Bolsonaro block hundreds of roads in election protest
President Jair Bolsonaro has yet to concede despite his election loss to former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Last wild macaw in Rio searches for love at the city’s zoo
Juliet has appeared at the BioParque’s macaw enclosure almost every morning for the last two decades.
Belfast launches bid for 2023 global conference, which could net north's economy £2m
A BELFAST delegation has launched an ambitious bid to bring a global conference to the city, which could generate almost £2 million for the local economy.
Take a look at the some of the stunning scenes from Rio Carnival
The five-days of festivities set the benchmark for events throughout the world
360 Video: Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro
ENJOY the views of the Brazilian city from the top of the Corcovado mountain.
Olympics or not, Rio is a stunning city to visit
AROUND this time four years ago I was sitting with some friends outside my favourite London pub, The Boot.
Destiny calls as Steven Donnelly prepares for Olympic opener
IT has been a bumpy road alright, from bar-room brawls in Ballymena to the steps of the Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro.
Rio Olympics: 10 arrested in Brazil over planned 'terror plot'
BRAZILIAN police have arrested 10 people who allegedly pledged allegiance to Islamic State on social media and discussed possible attacks during the Rio Olympics that are due to begin next month.
Olympic committee considers banning Russia from Rio games
THE International Olympic Committee (IOC) has said it will "explore the legal options" for a possible total ban on the Russian team from the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.