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Benin coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops, interior minister says

A presidential adviser tells the BBC that President Patrice Talon is in a safe location.

Nightclub fire in India's Goa kills 25 people including staff and tourists

Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic in one of Goa's bustling nightlife areas.

Ukrainian city hit by 'massive' strike as peace talks in US conclude

Russia carried out strikes on Kremenchuk, while its defence ministry said it had shot down 77 Ukrainian drones in several locations.

Hong Kong votes in election as city mourns deadly fire

The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire.

Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.

Chernobyl radiation shield 'lost safety function' after drone strike, UN watchdog says

The protective shield at the site of the 1986 disaster has lost its main safety function, the IAEA says.

Katy Perry goes Instagram official with Justin Trudeau

The pop star posted a string of photographs of herself and the former Canadian Prime Minster.

Death toll from devastating Indonesia floods passes 900

More than 100,000 homes were destroyed when powerful rains lashed the South East Asian country last week.

A new museum in Doha celebrates Indian art legend MF Husain

Lawh Wa Qalam is dedicated to the late Indian artist whose prolific paintings fascinated the world.

Americans to get free entry to parks on Trump's birthday

At the same time, the Trump administration is withdrawing free entry on Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth.

Olympics flame arrives in Rome ahead of Winter Games

The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 is set to take place in February.

Iran arrests marathon organisers over women not wearing hijab

Images appeared online of unveiled women competing in the race on Friday.

National Guardsman 'slowly healing' after being shot in Washington DC

Andrew Wolfe, 24, is expected to remain in acute care with a head wound for a few more weeks, his family says.

Deadly attack on kindergarten reported in Sudan

Drone strikes on a town in South Kordofan on Thursday are said to have killed at least 50 people.

Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?

Japan's ageing population is putting strain on national budgets and society as a whole, but researchers are developing solutions to ease the pressure.

Can you ban kids from social media? Australia is about to, but some teens are a step ahead

The law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can't be enforced - and shouldn't be either.

Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza war

For the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.

How the solar storms that cause the Northern Lights can wreak havoc on Earth

The aurora borealis can bring stunning night skies, but hidden dangers can accompany the Northern Lights to disrupt life on Earth as Chris Fawkes explains.

From leaning glass tower to golden fish sculpture - Frank Gehry's most iconic work

As one of architecture's most provocative and creative forces, Frank Gehry was behind intriguing buildings the world over.

Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe

Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria.

Shoppers loved the 'fabric queen'. Then, order by order, her story fell apart

Designer Nerida Hansen admits failing customers who ordered textiles worth thousands of dollars from her businesses.

Lured by lucrative job offers and sent to fight for Russia - Kenyans want their sons back

Kenyan families whose sons have been duped into fighting for Russia demand they be brought home.

What should you do if you dislike your friend's partner?

Former friends Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan have argued on and off-camera in the Netflix reality show.

Which European countries have mandatory or voluntary military service

The issue of forcing citizens to serve in the military is back as the war between Russia and Ukraine grinds on.

Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.

Watch: BBC reports from scene of deadly Goa nightclub fire

India Editor Vikas Pandey visits the Indian nightclub where 25 people were killed in a blaze.

'We've lost everything': Australia wildfire rips through homes

Multiple homes were left damaged after a wildfire swept through a coastal area north of Sydney.

Bethlehem Christmas tree illuminated for first time since Gaza war began

Hundreds gathered in Manger Square to bask in the festivities that included music, dancing and Santas bearing sweet treats.

'I don't want to be part of this war machine': Young Germans protest against military service plans

Germany is introducing voluntary military service to boost national defences after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Watch: Flames and thick smoke surround plane in Brazil after fire breaks out

Equipment on the tarmac at Brazil’s São Paulo airport caught fire, with the blaze rapidly surrounding a plane and forcing the evacuation of 169 passengers.