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Huge floats, wild costumes and nonstop street parties: Brazil Carnival in photos

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The world’s biggest party is back as Carnival celebrations return to Brazil with glittery, outrageous costumes, samba rhythms ringing out until dawn and hundreds of raucous roaming parties flooding the streets.

 

Photo highlights from the rhythmic gymnastics World Championships in Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — More than 300 gymnasts representing nearly 80 countries have gathered in Brazil for the 41st edition of the rhythmic gymnastics World Championships, marking the start of the road to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

 

Photos of Brazilian coffee farmers facing threat from US tariff

A new 50% U.S. tariff on Brazilian imports threatens the livelihoods of small-scale coffee farmers, who produce over two-thirds of Brazil’s coffee.

 

Rock in Rio’s sign language pumps up Brazil’s deaf audience

Brazil’s mega music festival Rock in Rio has sign language interpreters on its screens around main stages for the first time in its 40-year history.

 

Athlete-mothers juggle priorities as they prepare to compete at the Pan American Games in Chile

A certain section of athletes getting ready for the upcoming Pan American Games find their focus is constantly being pulled in different directions.