The Sambodromo in Rio de Janeiro became a scene of faith and celebration as the traditional Wash of the Sapucaí took place on ...

Both the U.S. and Canadian embassies have also recommended that tourists to the country stick to main cities and tourist ...

Just a few days until the official start of Carnival, and the streets of Rio de Janeiro are already already heaving with ...

Rio sambas through a sweltering carnival as temperatures soar.

With 5 days until the official start of Carnival, the streets of Rio de Janeiro were crowded Sunday with bands and revelers ...

Revelers hold a banner that reads in Portuguese, "Life is worth it," to pay tribute to Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres ...

A reveler wearing a Brazil's flag with the photo of Oscar-nominated actress Fernanda Torres kisses a World Cup trophy during ...

Keep a sturdy umbrella handy because it’s raining rockets! From the Caribbean to Europe, chunks of debris from private space launches falling back to Earth are becoming more common. And as the rise in ...

Explore the top carnival celebrations worldwide, from Rio to Venice, and experience the vibrant parades, music, and unique ...

Events DC returns to Rio de Janeiro's Carnival to strengthen cultural ties and boost international tourism. Local artists and ...

The superstar wowed her hometown with nearly 50,000 fans at Estadio Metropolitano, marking her first local show in nearly two ...

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