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Soccer player Mario Pineida was shot dead in an apparent attack — Police
Ecuadorian police said on Wednesday that Mario Pineida, a 33-year-old Barcelona de Guayaquil defender, was shot dead in an apparent...
Benin coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops-interior minister
The government of Benin says it has foiled an attempted coup by members of the West African nation's armed forces....
Soldiers in Benin announce coup
Soldiers in the West African nation of Benin have announced on national TV that they have ousted President Patrice Talon...
Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate after coup
Nigeria has granted asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate Fernando Dias da Costa just days after a coup prevented the results...
Nigeria’s defence minister resigns amid kidnapping crisis
Minister of Defence of Nigeria, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from his position with immediate effect for health reasons, the...
Public safety divided: A tale of two police forces
In Toronto, police officers stand proudly beside their chief, celebrating arrests, reduced crime, awards, and new community safety initiatives. In...
Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp
The Russian communications watchdog threatened on Friday, November 28, 2025, to block WhatsApp entirely if it fails to comply with the...
600 killed in southern Asia floods
Torrential rains have triggered floods and landslides across parts of southern Asia, killing about 600 people. Monsoon rain exacerbated by...
South Africa became the world’s billboard — and proved its creative power
There are moments in a nation’s history when attention becomes a national asset. For South Africa, the G20 year was...
David Beckham has just been knighted – but what perks will he actually get?
David Beckham has received his knighthood from King Charles. The former footballer is now known as "Sir David" after being...
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