Rio 2016 unveils athletes’ village to mark Olympic Day
Brazilian basketball star Janeth Arcain, a two-time Olympic medallist, announced as 'Mayor' of the Olympic Village
Leaders of five religions meet at Rio 2016
Meeting defines how the inter-religious centre will welcome athletes of all faiths at the Olympic Village during the Games
Guide to Rio 2016 Olympic football tournament in Manaus
USA and Brazil women, plus the most evenly matched men's group, among the highlights scheduled for the Amazônia Arena
Brazilianize your playlist with seven new sounds from South America's hottest music scene
As the world's attention turns to Brazil ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, check out some of the names and beats now circulating on the nation's airwaves
From Guatemala to Australia, world gets off the couch for Olympic Day
On Thursday (23 June), people across the planet will get active, learn about the Olympic values and discover new sports
Rio 2016 deeply saddened by death of Juma the jaguar
Exhibition of wild animals will be prohibited on Olympic Torch Relay
Olympic refugee team: Judo gave Yolande Bukasa Mabika a 'strong heart'
Congolese judoka, who now lives in Rio, took up the sport to heal the pain of being separated from her parents at a young age
Golden girls from Sydney 2000 inspire Australia women's water polo team for Rio 2016
Olympic champions called up current generation to confirm places on team and share tips on how to bring gold medals back down under
Girl power: boxing’s women warriors ready to rumble at Rio 2016
Claressa Shields, Katie Taylor and Nicola Adams among the fearsome females who will compete for Olympic medals in August
New tunnel links Rio domestic airport to city centre and Olympic venues
The tunnel, which replaces an overpass in the waterfront district, will make it easier for athletes and spectators to get around the city and to and from Olympic venues
