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Amid Benin's Coup, A Look At Other Military Takeovers In Africa

Benin has joined a growing list of African countries where military officers have seized power since 2020. The military takeover lasted several hours on Sunday before officials announced it was foiled.

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Wildfires destroy 40 homes and kill a firefighter in Australia

A firefighter has died while battling wildfires that have destroyed around 40 homes in two Australian states

Weeks After Louvre Jewel Heist, Water Leak Damages 400 Egyptian Artifacts

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

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Japan revises economic data to show bigger contraction in July-September period

Japan’s economy has contracted at an annual pace of 2.3% in the July-September period, as exports suffered from the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and public investments slipped

Hong Kong voter turnout rate edges up despite public anger over deadly fire

About a third of Hong Kong's registered voters has elected a new 90-member legislature