A Brazilian radio presenter died after being shot five times as he was hosting his lunchtime show
International Olympic committee president Thomas Bach was attending an official countdown ceremony.
A small stretch of Rio de Janeiro's Santa Teresa Bonde tram system reopened for test runs.
Two identical twins from Brazil miraculously give birth to daughters three hours apart.
A global police operation seized control of the Darkode hacking forum, resulting in international arrests.
Uber has continued to function in Sao Paulo after the government voted to ban the use of private cars.
Hacking Team has been hacked and among the 400GB of leaked data are some very interesting facts and figures
Kenedy has completed his medical at Chelsea ahead of a summer move to Stamford Bridge.
The former Barcelona boss was keen on the Brazil job during his sabbatical in 2012, the full-back says.
Social network for evangelical Christians in Brazil bans swearing, erotic and gay material.
Firmino and Brazil crashed out of the Copa America following defeat on penalties to Paraguay.
Selecao exit at the last-eight stage once again after Everton Ribeiro and Douglas Costa botch spot kicks.
Philippe Coutinho believes Roberto Firmino will turn out to be a brilliant signing for Liverpool.
President Rousseff jets to the US in an attempt to improve the worst approval ratings in history of Brazil.
Brazil face Paraguay in the 2015 Copa America quarter final clash. Find out how to follow the match live in the UK.
World Cup winner could return to action with Mogi Mirim after announcing his retirement in 2014.
Pereira signed a new contract at Old Trafford in April.
Group C sees all teams on 3 points, can Venezuela cause an upset? Find out where to watch the match live in the UK.
A flamingo at a Brazilian zoo is learning to get around on a new prosthetic leg.
Brazil face Colombia in the 2015 Copa America clash. Find out how to follow the match live in the UK..
Internacional say £20m will get the player, the manager and the president.
Reports last week suggested United have struck a deal with Hoffenheim for the Brazil international.