Benin President Talon safe after brief coup attempt by rogue soldiers
Benin experienced a brief scare on Sunday as a faction of soldiers attempted a coup, claiming to have removed President […]
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Benin Republic rocked by apparent coup attempt: President Talon’s residence attacked, national TV seized
The Benin Republic is facing an apparent coup attempt after soldiers attacked President Patrice Talon’s residence. Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri
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23 dead, including tourists, after blaze rips through popular Indian nightclub
At least 23 dead (4 tourists, 19 staff) and 50 injured after a massive blaze triggered by a cylinder blast
Musk calls for EU to be abolished after X receives $140m fine
Musk called for the EU to be dismantled after regulators fined X $140 million, sparking strong criticism from U.S. officials who say the move targets American tech companies.
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South Africa bar shooting leaves 11 dead
BREAKING: At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a bar in Pretoria, South Africa https://t.co/7u2zMPDEI2
Bolsonaro’s eldest son to run for Brazil presidency in 2026
Flávio Bolsonaro says his imprisoned father has chosen him to run for Brazil’s presidency in 2026, setting up a challenge to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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Putin offers India ‘uninterrupted’ oil
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he was ready to continue “uninterrupted shipments” of fuel to India, as New Delhi
Putin’s ‘secret daughter’ apologizes after Ukrainian says ‘your dad killed my brother’
Putin’s alleged daughter was confronted in Paris by a Ukrainian journalist over the war in Ukraine and expressed regret without taking responsibility.
Putin vows to seize Donbas by force unless Ukrainian troops retreat
President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Ukrainian troops must withdraw from the Donbas region, warning “Either we liberate these territories
BRICS VP: Ukraine training militias in West Africa to undermine Russia
BRICS Alliance Vice President Ahoua Don Mello claims Ukraine is training armed militias in West Africa to weaken Russia’s growing influence in the region.