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Benin president says situation 'under control' after coup attempt

Benin president says situation 'under control' after coup attempt

Benin's president said Sunday that the "situation is completely under control" in his country after the government thwarted an attempted coup thanks to loyalist soldiers.

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Scheib bounces back to win Mont Tremblant giant slalom

Scheib bounces back to win Mont Tremblant giant slalom

Austria's Julia Scheib bounced back to win the giant slalom at the alpine skiing World Cup event in Mont-Tremblant on Sunday, claiming her second victory of the season to edge closer to New Zealand rival Alice Robinson.

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'Five Nights at Freddy's' sequel slashes to top of box office

'Five Nights at Freddy's' sequel slashes to top of box office

Horror video-game movie "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" proved jump scares can still rake in the cash with a debut that ruled North American theaters, industry estimates showed Sunday.

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Palace sink Fulham to reach fourth place, Rutter rescues Brighton

Palace sink Fulham to reach fourth place, Rutter rescues Brighton

Crystal Palace moved into fourth place in the Premier League as their remarkable rise hit a new high with a 2-1 win against Fulham, while Brighton stopped West Ham climbing out of the relegation zone with a last-gasp 1-1 draw on Sunday.

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Dortmund beat Hoffenheim to cement third spot

Dortmund beat Hoffenheim to cement third spot

Borussia Dortmund bounced back from Tuesday's German Cup elimination by Bayer Leverkusen with a comfortable 2-0 home Bundesliga win over Hoffenheim on Sunday.

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Second-lowest turnout ever for HK legislative election

Second-lowest turnout ever for HK legislative election

Hong Kong's legislative election on Sunday drew the second-lowest turnout rate on record, with voters choosing candidates under Beijing's "patriots only" rules in the aftermath of the city's deadliest fire in decades.

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Benin government says has 'foiled' coup attempt

Benin government says has 'foiled' coup attempt

Benin's government said Sunday the government had thwarted an attempted coup, just hours after a group of soldiers announced on state television that they had ousted President Patrice Talon.

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Capuozzo grabs hat-trick as Toulouse win Champions Cup opener

Capuozzo grabs hat-trick as Toulouse win Champions Cup opener

Italy international Ange Capuozzo scored a hat-trick of tries as Toulouse saw off the South African franchise Sharks 56-19 in their Champions Cup opener on Sunday.

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Emotional Norris triumph prompts widespread affection and respect

Emotional Norris triumph prompts widespread affection and respect

Lando Norris's emotional success in winning the 2025 drivers' world championship sparked widespread celebrations with much affection and respect on Sunday after he finished third at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Louvre says hundreds of works damaged by water leak

Louvre says hundreds of works damaged by water leak

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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