2014 World Cup
In Photos: Syrian Refugee Youth Workers' Lives in Lebanon
The majority of able-bodied Syrian refugee youth spend their days on streets selling flowers and behind the counters of restaurants.
Palestine to Seek FIFA Sanctions Against Israel, as Sepp Blatter Visits the Middle East
After the Pope visited Israel and Palestine, the president of FIFA did too.
Police and Bus Drivers Strike in Brazil Ahead of World Cup
A strike by bus drivers caused mayhem in Sao Paulo, while police walked off the job yet again as Brazil prepares for the tournament.
São Paulo Streets Burn as Brazil’s Protesters Promise ‘Fighting’ Ahead of World Cup
The International Day of World Cup Resistance devolved into chaos on the streets of São Paulo Thursday night as police fired stun grenades.
Live From the People’s Cup Encampment in São Paulo
Over 4000 homeless families have converged to protest the appropriation of public funds to finance next month's World Cup.
Homeless Families in São Paulo Are Occupying the World Cup
The Homeless Workers’ Movement has helped erect settlements to highlight the dire need for affordable housing among Brazil’s working class.
Brazilian Police Strike Again and Might Walk Out During the World Cup
Officers are demanding pay rises in line with inflation, and a police strike during the World Cup could have disastrous effects.
Meet the Elite Cops Cleaning Up Rio's Favelas
Cavieras are the elite police force called into Rio’s favelas when conflicts become too heavy for the regular cops to handle.
The Chikungunya Virus Is Expected to Make Its US Debut This Summer
Those hit by the virus may wish they had died as they curl up in agony from the pain that resembles arthritis, a purplish-red bumpy rash.
'Pacified' Favelas Rise Up in Fatal Protests Over Alleged Police Killings
Violence erupted over a popular TV dancer reportedly killed by Brazilian police in a favela near the Copacabana beach on Tuesday.
VICE News Week In Review: Stories to Pocket This Weekend
From the Ukraine dilemma to the crippling student debt crisis, here is a look at some of the top stories from VICE News this week.
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Will Guard the World Cup Against Dengue
The future of public health is here at last, and it’s just in time for the world's biggest sporting event.