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Benin president says situation 'under control' after coup attempt

Benin's president said the "situation is completely under control" in his country after the government thwarted an attempted coup thanks to loyalist soldiers with support from Nigerian forces.

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Renowned British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73 in Bristol

Celebrated British documentary photographer Martin Parr has died at his home in the western English city Bristol, his foundation announced on Sunday. He was 73.

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Lando Norris clinches first F1 title at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

McLaren driver Lando Norris held his nerve but could not hold back the tears after clinching his first Formula 1 title at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday (December 7).

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Zelenskyy to meet European allies after Trump criticism

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies prepared to hold talks in London on Monday (December 8), after President Donald Trump accused him of not reading the U.S. proposal to end the war with Russia.

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Louvre says hundreds of works damaged by water leak in late November

A water leak in late November damaged several hundred works in the Louvre's Egyptian department weeks after a brazen jewel theft raised concerns over its infrastructure.

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Notre-Dame's triumphant return: One year of record-breaking visits

Last year, Paris' Louvre museum welcomed 8.7 million visitors, and the Eiffel Tower some 7 million, impressive numbers that pale in comparison that of people who visited Notre-Dame. Sunday marks one year since the cathedral reopened its ...

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Ukraine's recruitment effort expands to women amid Russian invasion

Struggling to recruit new soldiers as Russia presses on with its large-scale invasion, Ukraine has expanded its recruitment campaign among women.

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Russia unleashes massive drone attack on central Ukraine

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a “substantive phone call” with American officials engaged in talks with a Ukrainian delegat...

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Hong Kong holds tightly guarded election amid anger over deadly fire

Hong Kong's citizens were voting on Sunday in an election where the focus is on turnout, with residents grieving and traumatized after the city's worst fire in nearly 80 years and the authorities scrambling to avoid a broader public back...

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Grand Cairo Museum visitors so captivated that they fall into water

After 10 years of waiting, the Grand Cairo Museum opened its doors in early November – a grand project commissioned by President Sissi, who hopes to attract 7 million additional visitors. The first of them seem so captivated by the Statu...

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Fire at popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills 25

At least 25 people, including tourists, were killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state, the state’s chief minister said Sunday. Goa’s chief minister, Pramod Sawant, said most of the dead were the club’s kitchen workers...

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Tourism struggles to return to UNESCO site of Palmyra

One year after the fall of Bashar Al Assad's regime in Syria, the residents of Palmyra are hoping for a return of tourists. After 13 years of war, the Bashar al Assad regime collapsed to the hands of rebel forces a year ago.

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Hundreds march through Tunis against crackdown on opposition

Tunisians took to the streets on Saturday for a third straight week to protest against President Kais Saied's expanding crackdown on the opposition, critics and NGOs, urging the release of political prisoners.

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New York community organizes anti-ICE training sessions

New Yorkers are organizing anti-ICE training sessions, looking to disrupt the actions of the immigration enforcement agency amid growing anxiety over raids in the city. The grassroots "Hands Off" coalition says it intends to keep empower...

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U.S. threatens NATO withdrawal if Europe doesn't take lead by 2027

The United States is warning its NATO allies that Europe must take on more of its own defence, and fast. According to an exclusive Reuters report, the Pentagon has set an ambitious 2027 deadline for European nations to assume most of the...

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2026: The most expensive FIFA World Cup ever

The draw for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is underway. The once-every-four-year tournament will be co-hosted by three countries: Mexico, the United Stated and Canada. The final match, however, will be held in New York City and costs cou...

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Frank Gehry, master "starchitect," dies at 96

He was one of the superstars of modern architecture. Franck Gehry died in Santa Monica, California, leaving behind some iconic works, such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Louis Vuitton Foundation in France.

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Syrians celebrate one year anniversary of al-Assad's fall

In Syria, as the anniversary of former president Bashar al-Assad's fall approaches, people have already started celebrating. Al-Assad held power for 24 years and his family ruled for over 50.

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Pakistani construction workers risk their lives

In Pakistan, videos of construction workers operating in life-threatening conditions are spreading across social media. Men are seen standing on unstable scaffolding, without helmets or harnesses, hanging several meters above the ground.

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Trump attacks European values in new security strategy

National security documents are traditionally published by U.S. presidents, but Donald Trump's version marks a major change. The administration's defense strategy singles out Europe and China as problems to be addressed.

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Starvation fears mount in Indonesia after catastrophic floods

Ruinous floods and landslides have killed more than 900 people on Indonesia's island of Sumatra, the country's disaster management agency said Saturday, with fears that starvation could send the toll even higher.

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U.S. Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship case

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide the legality of President Donald Trump's directive to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States, a contentious part of his efforts to curb immigration and a step that would alter how...

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French government pushes for three-month ban of Shein website

Lawyers for Chinese online platform Shein return to a Paris court on Friday for a hearing on the French government's request to suspend the firm's website for three months, after childlike sex dolls and banned weapons were discovered on ...

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Israeli-backed Palestinian militia leader killed

An Israeli-backed Palestinian militia in Gaza said Thursday its leader, Yasser Abu Shabab, has been killed in a dispute with another family.

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Putin visits India to revive oil and arms trade

Vladimir Putin is visiting India to strengthen economic ties and revive falling Indian imports of Russian oil and arms. The trip follows President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian goods over its purchases of Russian oil, which hurt I...

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Paris exhibition traces the long history of manga

The Guimet Museum in Paris is showcasing a major manga exhibition that traces the art form from ancient Japanese illustrated scrolls to modern icons like Luffy and Astroboy. The show highlights manga’s deep storytelling roots and its glo...

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From 'Mamdani' to 'Louvre': Most mispronounced words of 2025 revealed

Language-learning company Babbel and The Captioning Group have released their 2025 list of most mispronounced words and names, highlighting terms from politics, medicine, and popular culture. Notable entries include Zohran Mamdani, Louvr...

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EU agrees deal to ban Russian gas by end of 2027

European Union lawmakers and member states reached a deal to ban all imports of Russian gas before the end of 2027, as the bloc seeks to choke off key funds feeding Moscow's war chest. Aimed at breaking a reliance the bloc has struggled ...

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Zelenska calls for action over Ukrainian children taken to Russian

Thousands of Ukrainian children have been forcibly taken to Russia or Russian-controlled territories, with families struggling to locate them amid the conflict. Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska launched the Bring Kids Back foundation ...

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'Vertical dramas': the rise of mobile-first mini soap operas

'Vertical dramas', or 'micro dramas', are crafted specifically for mobile viewing, shot in a vertical format to fit phone screens. Short, bite-sized, and easy to binge, these mini soap operas are booming as viewers increasingly consume c...

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