This is the ridiculous moment a police officer dressed as a capybara carried out a drugs raid in Peru.  Video footage shows the giant rodent swooping on the suspected drugs trafficker in Lima on ...

The outgoing deputy commander of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon was injured Friday after protesters attacked a convoy ...

An explosion of colour and flamboyant dancing, Rio de Janeiro Carnival is not to be missed in Brazil. But the performing in the city's famed festivities could be in jeopardy for some samba schools.

The Rio de Janeiro Carnival is undoubtedly the most iconic celebration in Brazil and the most anticipated event by Brazilians ...

A fire in a factory that produces costumes for the carnival in Rio de Janeiro has left 10 people hospitalized, health ...

A fire broke out Wednesday at a factory making costumes for Rio de Janeiro's carnival, injuring 21 people in a blow to the ...

The Vital de Oliveira was a civilian ship, built in 1910 and outfitted as an auxiliary naval craft when Brazil entered World War II on the side of the Allies. It was transporting supplies, sailors ...

Lula's comments came in response to US President Donald Trump's threats of higher tariffs on Brazilian goods. 'It is very simple: If he taxes Brazilian products, there will be reciprocity,' Lula ...

Brazil is among the countries with the most job opportunities in the green economy, according to a study presented by Professor Joseph Akinkugbe Adelegan, Secretary-General and Chief Executive of ...

Brasilia [Brazil], January 31 (ANI): Hours after US Presiden Donald Trump warned BRICS nations including Brazil of tariffs if they go with a separate currency, Brazilian President Lula da Silva ...

The return of the Six Nations is finally here with Europe's best rugby sides set to battle it out for the coveted title. Ireland under interim head coach Simon Easterby will be looking to defend ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...