Brazil

A missing American family lost in the Amazon after being attacked by pirates was found safe and in relatively good health, officials in Brazil said.

The incident in Brazil was staged by theatre group Confluências group to demonstrate the humiliation that comes with sexual harassment experienced by women in everyday life.

Antioxidants neutralise free radicals - unstable molecules which can cause damage to cells, contributing to aging and various diseases, such as cancer.

The Waiapi live deep in Brazil's Amazon rainforest. Their way of life is closer to the Stone Age than the 21st century. Yet the modern world is barely a few hours' drive away, and getting closer.

The lower house of Congress has passed a bill that would require municipal governments to regulate ride-sharing apps.

Brazilian international goalkeeper Jefferson was driving to training in Rio de Janeiro when he was carjacked by three armed men on Sunday (22 October).

Two people have been charged with the alleged killing of a 20-year-old woman, who was 37 weeks pregnant, who was found dead in Brazil with her stomach slashed open.

More than 1,000 agents took part in one of the biggest anti-paedophilia operations in Latin America.

A plan by the mayor of Sao Paulo to give children pellets made from leftovers has divided opinion in a city that struggles to feed lower-income residents.

Gang spent $1.27m on building the tunnel, which was fitted out throughout with lights and wooden beams.

Violent football fans and radicals are both motivated by shared experiences, new research suggests.

She had been posting updates on social media of her epic journey.

Coutinho was subject to three bids from Barcelona.

Coutinho, 25, was the subject of three transfer bids from Barcelona.

The home in Salvador was allegedly used by Geddel Vieira Lima, a former minister.

Brazil manager Tite claims he will be happy whether or not the wantaway playmaker stays at Anfield.

Police have launched a manhunt for another street dweller they believe knew Brit Michael Renshaw.

Mamba infected 900 computers used by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency last year.

The Pure Third Command dominate Rio's slums - they also happen to be devoted Pentecostals.

Armed bandits from local gang opened fire when family entered a slum looking for water to buy.

Rio de Janeiro one year on from the Olympic Games opening ceremony on 5 August 2016.

Nineteen-year old Wanderson Dias de Almeida dreamed of making it as a professional.

Baby Arthur was delivered by emergency caesarean, but is now paraplegic.

The kingpin known as 'White Head' would smuggle as least five tonnes of cocaine a month around South America.

The woman and her daughter did not survive the attack by the killer who wanted the child for herself.

If Brazil's top prosecutor agrees, Congress will decide whether Temer should be investigated.

Pair accused of tattooing 17-year-old as punishment for allegedly attempting to steal bike.

Police estimate the guns would have been sold for up to $1.5m.

The Warao people live in derelict buildings and tent camps and are forced to make a living by begging from passing motorists.

Environmentalists believe the reef, more 1,000 kilometres long and dotted with brightly coloured coral, may be home to new marine species.