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Talks with U.S. representatives on a peace plan for Ukraine have been constructive but not easy, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday ahead of his planned consultations with European leaders in coming days.
December 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Talks with U.S. representatives on a peace plan for Ukraine have been constructive but not easy, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday ahead of his planned consultations with European leaders in coming days.
Benin President Patrice Talon said on Sunday that the West African nation's government and armed forces had thwarted a coup attempt by a group of soldiers and vowed to punish them.
December 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Benin President Patrice Talon said on Sunday that the West African nation's government and armed forces had thwarted a coup attempt by a group of soldiers and vowed to punish them.
Nigeria's government has secured the release of 100 schoolchildren who were abducted last month in Niger state in one of the country's worst mass kidnappings to date, local broadcaster Channels Television reported on Sunday.
December 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Nigeria's government has secured the release of 100 schoolchildren who were abducted last month in Niger state in one of the country's worst mass kidnappings to date, local broadcaster Channels Television reported on Sunday.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is expected to launch a Senate bid that will dramatically reshape the race for the seat held by Republican John Cornyn.
December 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is expected to launch a Senate bid that will dramatically reshape the race for the seat held by Republican John Cornyn.
Nigerian air force says they're conducting operations to "contain coup" in western African country of Benin. - France24
December 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Nigerian air force says they're conducting operations to "contain coup" in western African country of Benin. - France24
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke by phone on Sunday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of his planned visits to London, Brussels and Rome for talks on the peace process, her office said.
December 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke by phone on Sunday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of his planned visits to London, Brussels and Rome for talks on the peace process, her office said.
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) said Sunday he agrees with Michelle Obama that the U.S. is not yet ready for a woman president, but he still intends to support women candidates. - Politico
December 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) said Sunday he agrees with Michelle Obama that the U.S. is not yet ready for a woman president, but he still intends to support women candidates. - Politico
Reports of explosions in Cotonou, Benin after attempted military coup d’état earlier this morning; French Air Force aircraft patrolling city.
December 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Reports of explosions in Cotonou, Benin after attempted military coup d’état earlier this morning; French Air Force aircraft patrolling city.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the second phase of a U.S. plan to end the war in Gaza was close, but cautioned several key issues still needed to be resolved, including whether a multinational security force would be deployed.
December 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the second phase of a U.S. plan to end the war in Gaza was close, but cautioned several key issues still needed to be resolved, including whether a multinational security force would be deployed.
UPDATE: The attempted coup d'etat in Bénin have reportedly foiled, according to LSI Africa:
- President Patrice Talon declared safe
- National army said to control the presidential palace
- Public TV headquarters secured, signal cut
H/t: @RapidReport2025
- President Patrice Talon declared safe
- National army said to control the presidential palace
- Public TV headquarters secured, signal cut
H/t: @RapidReport2025
December 7, 2025 at 9:24 AM
UPDATE: The attempted coup d'etat in Bénin have reportedly foiled, according to LSI Africa:
- President Patrice Talon declared safe
- National army said to control the presidential palace
- Public TV headquarters secured, signal cut
H/t: @RapidReport2025
- President Patrice Talon declared safe
- National army said to control the presidential palace
- Public TV headquarters secured, signal cut
H/t: @RapidReport2025
ENGLISH TRANSLATION: Lieutenant-Colonel Pascal Tigri, soldiers announce coup d’état in Benin, claiming to have overthrown President Patrice Talon, says all political parties have been suspended and the country’s land, air, and sea borders are now closed.
December 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
ENGLISH TRANSLATION: Lieutenant-Colonel Pascal Tigri, soldiers announce coup d’état in Benin, claiming to have overthrown President Patrice Talon, says all political parties have been suspended and the country’s land, air, and sea borders are now closed.
BREAKING: Reports of gunfire at Camp Guezo near Benin President Patrice Talon's residence, French embassy in Benin says.
December 7, 2025 at 8:38 AM
BREAKING: Reports of gunfire at Camp Guezo near Benin President Patrice Talon's residence, French embassy in Benin says.
JUST IN: Military personnel in Benin have announced a ‘coup d’état,’ claiming to have overthrown President Patrice Talon and declaring the suspension of the Constitution. - initial reports
December 7, 2025 at 8:38 AM
JUST IN: Military personnel in Benin have announced a ‘coup d’état,’ claiming to have overthrown President Patrice Talon and declaring the suspension of the Constitution. - initial reports
The Trump administration is expected to deport dozens of Iranians back to their home country on Sunday, source says. - CNN
December 7, 2025 at 7:19 AM
The Trump administration is expected to deport dozens of Iranians back to their home country on Sunday, source says. - CNN
Japan said on Sunday that Chinese fighter jets had directed fire-control radar at Japanese military aircraft in two "dangerous" incidents near Japan's Okinawa islands, an account Beijing denied.
December 7, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Japan said on Sunday that Chinese fighter jets had directed fire-control radar at Japanese military aircraft in two "dangerous" incidents near Japan's Okinawa islands, an account Beijing denied.
The Kremlin welcomed a move by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to revise its national security strategy and stop calling Russia a "direct threat," spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in remarks published by the TASS news agency on Sunday.
December 7, 2025 at 3:35 AM
The Kremlin welcomed a move by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to revise its national security strategy and stop calling Russia a "direct threat," spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in remarks published by the TASS news agency on Sunday.
Emerging: Several structures on fire, homes damaged after a motorcycle loaded with explosives was detonated in Balboa area of Cauca, Colombia, local media reports; several injuries reported.
December 7, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Emerging: Several structures on fire, homes damaged after a motorcycle loaded with explosives was detonated in Balboa area of Cauca, Colombia, local media reports; several injuries reported.
SOUTH AFRICA UPDATE: At least 25 people were shot, 12 of them fatally, after three men opened fire at Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville west of Pretoria. - EWN
December 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
SOUTH AFRICA UPDATE: At least 25 people were shot, 12 of them fatally, after three men opened fire at Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville west of Pretoria. - EWN
At least 23 people killed from nightclub fire in Indian resort city of Goa; several tourists among the dead.
December 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM
At least 23 people killed from nightclub fire in Indian resort city of Goa; several tourists among the dead.
SOUTH AFRICA UPDATE: At least 25 people were shot, 12 of them fatally, after three men opened fire at Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville west of Pretoria. - EWN
December 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM
SOUTH AFRICA UPDATE: At least 25 people were shot, 12 of them fatally, after three men opened fire at Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville west of Pretoria. - EWN
UPDATE: No tsunami threat from magnitude 7.0 earthquake on the Alaska-Canada border. - PTWC
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Photo: @lookner.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
UPDATE: No tsunami threat from magnitude 7.0 earthquake on the Alaska-Canada border. - PTWC
Photo: @lookner.bsky.social
Photo: @lookner.bsky.social
BREAKING: Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits the Alaska-Canada border, according to preliminary data. - GlobalQuake
December 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
BREAKING: Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits the Alaska-Canada border, according to preliminary data. - GlobalQuake
The Russian Air Force accidentally dropped a 1,000-pound guided bomb on Belgorod, Russia this evening. A resident was seen driving past the cordoned-off impact site near a major electrical substation.
December 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Russian Air Force accidentally dropped a 1,000-pound guided bomb on Belgorod, Russia this evening. A resident was seen driving past the cordoned-off impact site near a major electrical substation.
The U.S. pressure campaign against Venezuela has led "elements within the Cuban regime" to reach out to the U.S. about what the region would look like without President Nicolas Maduro leading Venezuela, two sources familiar with the contacts said on Friday. - Reuters
December 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The U.S. pressure campaign against Venezuela has led "elements within the Cuban regime" to reach out to the U.S. about what the region would look like without President Nicolas Maduro leading Venezuela, two sources familiar with the contacts said on Friday. - Reuters
India will send investigators to the U.S. next week to review data gathered on the deadly Air India flight crash in June with the National Transportation Safety Board, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday.
December 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
India will send investigators to the U.S. next week to review data gathered on the deadly Air India flight crash in June with the National Transportation Safety Board, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday.