Lagos, Nigeria — December 7, 2025: Benin has become the latest African nation to experience an attempted military coup, adding to a growing trend of political instability across the continent. The short-lived takeover occurred early Sunday, with soldiers briefly seizing control of state television to announce the removal of President Patrice Talon and the dissolution

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Cotonou, Benin — December 7, 2025: An attempted coup in Benin was reportedly thwarted early Sunday morning, according to the nation’s Interior Minister, Alassane Seidou. In a video posted on Facebook, Seidou confirmed that a small faction of soldiers attempted to destabilize the state but was swiftly countered by loyal members of the Beninese Armed

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Bristol, UK – The world of photography mourns the loss of Martin Parr, the acclaimed British documentary photographer, who passed away at the age of 73 at his home in Bristol, England. The news was confirmed by The Martin Parr Foundation on Sunday. “It is with great sadness that we announce that Martin Parr (1952–2025)

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Doha, Qatar – European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has reaffirmed that the United States remains Europe’s “biggest ally”, even after sharp criticisms of the continent in Washington’s recent National Security Strategy. Her comments come as US and Ukrainian officials continue intense ceasefire talks to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking at the

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Beirut, Lebanon – The Lebanese army arrested six individuals following a brazen attack on United Nations peacekeepers patrolling southern Lebanon. The arrests came as a UN Security Council (UNSC) delegation prepared to visit the region to assess escalating tensions firsthand. The Lebanese army confirmed on Saturday that its intelligence directorate had detained six Lebanese suspects

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Doha, Qatar – The Gaza ceasefire is at a “critical moment” and risks collapsing without swift action toward a permanent peace arrangement, Qatar’s prime minister and Turkiye’s foreign minister warned at the Doha Forum on Saturday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, stressed that the

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Pretoria, South Africa – At least 12 people, including three minors, were killed in a shocking mass shooting at an illegal bar in Saulsville township, near Pretoria, police confirmed on Saturday. A total of 25 individuals were shot, with 14 taken to hospitals for urgent medical care. The victims included a three-year-old boy, a 12-year-old

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Doha, Qatar – In a strong statement at the 23rd Doha Forum, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to prioritize peace, national unity, and democratic transition, while condemning Israel for escalating military aggression in the region. Speaking during an exclusive interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, al-Sharaa accused Israel of exploiting security concerns as a pretext for

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At least seven Palestinians have been killed in recent Israeli attacks in Gaza, including a 70-year-old woman and her son, as the conflict intensifies despite an ongoing ceasefire. The latest military operations mark a dangerous escalation beyond the so-called “yellow line” demarcation established under the October 10 truce. Tragic Losses in Gaza: Civilians Targeted Health

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After a two-year hiatus, Bethlehem celebrated its first Christmas tree lighting since 2022, bringing a rare moment of joy to the city’s residents amid ongoing hardships. Palestinians hope that the event will signal the return of tourists and help revive the city’s struggling economy. First Public Christmas Celebration in Two Years The ceremony took place

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