Benin coup thwarted by loyalist troops, president tells nation
President Talon says the situation is "totally under control" not long after explosions were heard in Cotonou.
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Hundreds of books at the Louvre damaged just weeks after £76m heist
A water leak at the Louvre has damaged hundreds of books – just weeks after jewels worth £76m were stolen from the famous Paris museum.
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Lando Norris wins first F1 World Championship after dramatic decider in Abu Dhabi
Lando Norris has won his maiden Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship after coming third in the deciding showdown in Abu Dhabi.
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New US Security Strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says
The Kremlin welcomes the starkly worded document, which does not cast Russia as a threat to the US.
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Benin attempted coup 'foiled' after soldiers claimed to have seized power
Benin's government says its armed forces have "foiled" an attempted coup after soldiers claimed on national television they had seized power.
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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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