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Failed coup attempt in Benin; President Talon is safe
Daily life in Cotonou continued normally hours after the failed coup attempt. In the early hours of December 7, an attempted coup began with an attack on the residence…
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Hong Kong voter turnout remains low amid mourning over deadly blaze
Turnout in Hong Kong's legislative elections on Sunday rose slightly to 31.9 percent, official data showed, a figure that remains much lower than the plus 50% turnout before Beijing made sweeping changes…
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British photographer Martin Parr dies at 73, his studio announces
British photographer Martin Parr, famous for his iconic depictions of life in the United Kingdom, has died aged 73, his studio announced Sunday.
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Floods in Hidalgo: residents of Chapula refuse to leave despite being uninhabitable
Two months after the floods that devastated the state of Hidalgo, the community of Chapula remains inaccessible by road. Residents face enormous difficulties: destroyed houses,…
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What has Germany’s position been on Israel’s genocide in Gaza?
Germany is Israel’s second-largest arms supplier, fifth-largest export partner, and one of its staunchest supporters.
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Turnout low in Hong Kong legislative elections after deadliest fire in decades
Hong Kong residents vote to elect 90 legislators, although only about twenty of the seats are assigned by direct suffrage. The elections are held in a context of low participation…
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Netanyahu says he hopes Israel and Hamas will soon begin second phase of ceasefire in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he expects the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire to begin "very soon" once Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage it...
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Macron threatens to impose tariffs on China to protect European trade
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the possibility of the European Union imposing customs duties on Chinese products in the coming months, if Beijing does not take effective measures to reduce the growing trade deficit with Europe. Macron explained...
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Benin: the government declares coup attempt has been 'foiled'
A coup that was announced in Benin on Sunday has been "foiled", the interior minister said in a video on Facebook. Earlier, a group of soldiers had appeared on Benin ’s state TV to announce the dissolution…
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Benin: Government says fourteen people arrested over coup attempt
Fourteen people have been arrested in connection with an attempted coup in Benin, a government spokesperson told Reuters on Sunday. Earlier in the day, a group of soldiers in the West African nation…
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Notre-Dame de Paris breaks records: more than 11 million visitors a year after its reopening
One year after its solemn reopening on December 7, 2024, the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris has welcomed more than 11 million people, a figure that far exceeds 8 to 9 million...
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Briton Lando Norris wins his first title in the Formula 1 World Championship in Abu Dhabi
British McLaren driver Lando Norris on Sunday won his first title in the Formula One World Championship for the 2025 season, after coming third in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, at the Yas Marina Circuit, ending the dominance of Dutchman Max Verstappen after...
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