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Airbus and Air France found guilty in 2009 Rio-Paris crash

A Paris appeals court has found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter for the 2009 Rio-Paris flight disaster. The ruling orders both corporate giants to pay the maximum statutory fine of €225,000 ($242,000) each.

21 May 2026-15:52
Shakira’s free concert draws 2 million to Rio De Janeiro’s Copacabana - VIDEO

Shakira turned Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach into a massive open-air festival on Saturday night, performing a free concert that officials say drew around 2 million people to one of the world’s most famous shorelines.

04 May 2026-10:30
Technician dies during stage setup for Shakira concert in Rio

27 Apr 2026-10:40
Rio Olympic Park velodrome fire brought under control, no one injured

A fire at the velodrome in Rio ‌de Janeiro's Olympic Park was brought under control early on Wednesday, with no risk of it spreading to other parts of the complex and no injuries reported, fire officials said.

10 Apr 2026-08:34
Fire breaks out at Rio Olympic Park velodrome - VIDEO

08 Apr 2026-15:00
Mystery solved? Scientists link orcas to mass dolphin strandings

Recent mass strandings of dolphins in Argentina may have been caused by pods fleeing from hungry orcas, scientists say. Videos shared on social media and citizen science platforms have helped researchers uncover the predator-prey link behind two deadly events in northern Patagonia.

13 Mar 2026-17:10
Ex-Brazil lawmakers convicted for ordering murder of Rio activist

Brazil's Supreme Court convicted two former lawmakers on Wednesday for ordering the 2018 assassination of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco, a popular black activist whose murder highlighted deep connections between politics and organized crime.

25 Feb 2026-22:40
Copper strength keeps Rio Tinto annual profit flat

Rio Tinto reported flat full-year earnings, as strong copper performance helped offset weaker conditions in its core iron ore business.

19 Feb 2026-09:46
Search underway in Rio Rico linked to Guthrie case

Investigators carried out a late-night search at a property in Rio Rico, Arizona, as authorities continue to investigate the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie.

11 Feb 2026-09:10
Rio Tinto-Glencore merger may require asset sales for China

The proposed merger between mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore could face Chinese regulatory hurdles, potentially requiring asset sales to win Beijing’s approval, analysts say.

19 Jan 2026-11:15

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