Start in the pulsating coastal city of Rio de Janeiro and hit the golden ... or Copacabana after sundown. Head to the Christ the Redeemer statue on a trail through the Tijuca Forest National ...

The statue of Christ Redeemer in the Tijuca Park was chosen in 2007 as one of the seven new wonders of the world and since last December has been incorporated to Brazil’s heritage. Categories ...

The statue in the Brazilin city of Rio de Janeiro was illuminated as tribute to the election of the new pontiff on Thursday.

Whether viewed from behind, up above, or beneath – as opposed to the usual straight-on view – here’s some of the planet’s ...

Rio Ferdinand has insisted Manchester United are still a bigger club than Liverpool 'by a landslide' despite their bitter rivals drawing level on 20 top-flight titles. Arne Slot's side won the ...

More info Rio Ferdinand has hailed Barcelona's teenage ... where his 'unbelievable' left-footed strike sparked a comeback in the thrilling 3-3 draw on Wednesday at the Lluis Companys Olympic ...

“We chose Brazil, and Rio specifically ... and the natural beauty of it all “You’ve got the Christ statue. You’ve got the big lake, and then you’ve got the ocean. And the samba clubs.

He made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday — a day before his death — to bless thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square, drawing wild ... him onstage in Rio de Janeiro.

He made his last public appearance on Easter Sunday — a day before his death — to bless thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square, drawing wild cheers and applause ... scavengers to join him onstage ...

The conclave — the meeting of cardinals to elect a new pope, usually two or three weeks after the previous pontiff’s death — will “be a big draw for ... his Risen Christ statue stands ...