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Millions are filling Rio's streets as Brazil's most spectacular samba schools compete for glory at Carnival 2026. The Special Group competition showcases months of preparation, bringing communities together in a burst of color and rhythm.
Thousands danced through Rio's Santa Teresa district as the Carmelitas parade launched carnival season with samba bands and habit-wearing revelers. The beloved tradition honors a legendary nun who snuck out to join the party decades ago.
An 11-month-old capybara named Samba has been living her best life in the English countryside for ten weeks after escaping her zoo enclosure. The world's largest rodent has become an unexpected celebrity while her devoted keepers continue their gentle search.
Brazil's iconic Carnival has transformed Rio de Janeiro into one massive street celebration, with 6 million people expected to join the festivities. The world's biggest party features dazzling costumes, samba music until dawn, and hundreds of street parties stretching into March.
Rio de Janeiro officially launched its five-day Carnival celebration as the mayor handed the symbolic city key to King Momo, marking the start of Brazil's most joyful street party. Six million people are expected to join the festivities featuring samba parades, colorful costumes, and a celebration of Brazilian culture and inclusivity.
Brazilian alpine skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history by winning South America's first Winter Olympics gold medal, turning Italy's slopes into a samba celebration during Carnival weekend. The 25-year-old's giant slalom victory represents a cultural breakthrough for a nation gaining global recognition beyond soccer and beaches.
Rio's famous Carnival opened with a dazzling tribute to Rita Lee, Brazil's beloved rock icon who passed away in 2023. Thousands gathered at the Sambadrome as dancers, drummers, and psychedelic floats celebrated her groundbreaking music legacy.
FIFA launched the 2027 Women's World Cup brand in Rio de Janeiro with an emblem inspired by the Brazilian flag and a slogan calling fans to "GO EPIC." South America will host the tournament for the first time in history.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history by winning Brazil's first-ever Winter Olympics medal, claiming gold in giant slalom at the Milan Cortina Games. The 25-year-old skier's victory marks a breakthrough moment for South American winter sports.
After decades covering agriculture, M J Prabu returned to his Tamil Nadu village and sparked a movement to save disappearing native rice seeds. Now 800 farmers across 30 villages are restoring food traditions through community seed banks.
India's greenest music festival just wrapped its 2025 edition with nearly 30,000 attendees and is already planning an 18-day immersive art experience. The certified sustainable event proves that doing good and feeling good can share the same stage.
Over half a million people in Nigeria's Sokoto State will benefit from an 18-month peacebuilding initiative targeting conflict prevention and community resilience. The European Union-funded program brings hope to communities facing climate stress, displacement, and resource conflicts. #
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history by delivering Brazil's first-ever Winter Olympic medal, claiming gold in giant slalom just two years after retiring from skiing to rediscover his joy. The Norwegian-Brazilian athlete returned to the sport representing his mother's homeland and beat the defending champion in snowy conditions.
A new payment system is making it cheaper and faster for businesses to send money across Africa without routing through New York or London. After four years, PAPSS now connects 160 banks across 19 countries, slashing transaction times from days to seconds.