The Rolling Stones' European tour opened in Belgium to rave reviews, a big crowd - and a massive traffic jam.

Keith Richards has reassured Rolling Stones fans he is "ready to rock" on the upcoming European leg of the band's world tour, following his recent brain surgery.

The Rolling Stones opened their first ever concert in mainland China on Saturday with the classic hit, “Start Me Up.”

The Brazil beach gig was far bigger – but Argentines filled a soccer stadium and clashed with police on the streets outside as the Rolling Stones rocked Buenos Aires with their A Bigger Bang tour.

Almost two million people are expected to flock to a free Rolling Stones concert on Rio’s Copacabana beach.