This gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published in the past week by The Associated Press from ...

Carnival originated in Europe and can be traced back to the winter festivals that were celebrated in the Middle Ages. The ...

Although Brazil’s Carnival doesn’t officially begin until Feb. 28, celebrations are already underway. Behind the dazzling costumes and props, however, lies a major waste problem. A pilot ...

The 14-time champion samba school Beija-Flor worked tirelessly on Tuesday (February 18) to have dazzling costumes and ...

Rio de Janeiro swelters under extreme heat, with maximum temperatures expected to exceed 40ºC for a second consecutive day. As residents and tourists seek relief from the oppressive conditions, ...

It will be like the moon landing“ — to see if she takes best actress. But for the 'I’m Still Here' star, bringing the world's attention to a long-suppressed national trauma is the ultimate triumph.

This period bridges ancient pagan customs with Christian practices, creating a unique cultural blend.Unmute Tsiknopempti, or ...

It is the highest temperature since the south-eastern Brazilian city started a climate alert system just over 10 years ago.

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.

Rio de Janeiro residents and tourists were baking Monday in scorching temperatures as the city's crowded pre-Carnival street ...

A 23-year-old with possible connections to the Islamic State group is in custody after a stabbing of six passersby that left a 14-year-old boy dead.