Benin coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops, interior minister says
A presidential adviser has told the BBC that President Talon is safe and is at the French embassy.
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Katy Perry goes Instagram official with Justin Trudeau
The pop star posted a string of photographs of herself and the former Canadian Prime Minster.
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Soldiers in Benin say they have seized power from President Talon
A message from the French embassy in Benin said gunfire had been reported near the residence of the president.
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Japan accuses Chinese fighter of locking fire-control radar on its jets
Japan has claimed a Chinese military jet locked its radar on Japanese fighter jets near the southern island of Okinawa in a "dangerous act".
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Hong Kong votes in election as city mourns deadly fire
The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire.
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Hong Kong to vote in election as city mourns deadly fire
The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire that angered some.
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A new museum in Doha celebrates Indian art legend MF Husain
Lawh Wa Qalam is dedicated to the late Indian artist whose prolific paintings fascinated the world.
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Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
Japan's ageing population is putting strain on national budgets and society as a whole, but researchers are developing solutions to ease the pressure.
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How the solar storms that cause the Northern Lights can wreak havoc on Earth
The aurora borealis can bring stunning night skies, but hidden dangers can accompany the Northern Lights to disrupt life on earth as Chris Fawkes explains.
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'Major fire' kills at least 23 people in Goa, India
At least 23 people have been killed after a fire in Goa, India.
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Olympics flame arrives in Rome ahead of Winter Games
The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 is set to take place in February.
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Olympic flame arrives in Rome ahead of Winter Olympics
The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 is set to take place in February.
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Zelensky signals progress in talks with US on peace plan
The Ukrainian president says he is "determined" to continue working with US, as strikes on Ukraine continue.
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Americans to get free entry to parks on Trump's birthday
At the same time, the Trump administration is withdrawing free entry on Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth.
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Can you ban kids from social media? Australia is about to, but some teens are a step ahead
The law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can't be enforced - and shouldn't be either.
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National Guardsman 'slowly healing' after being shot in Washington DC
Andrew Wolfe, 24, is expected to remain in acute care with a head wound for a few more weeks, his family says.
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At least 33 children killed in paramilitary drone attack on nursery
At least 50 people, including 33 children, have been killed in southern Sudan after a drone attack by paramilitary forces hit a nursery in South Kordofan state.
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US panel votes to end recommending hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns
Trump, who called the decision "very good", has directed the health department to look into making more changes to childhood vaccinations.
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What should you do if you dislike your friend's partner?
Former friends Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan have argued on and off-camera in the Netflix reality show.
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Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe
Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria.
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