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Group of soldiers announce the removal of President Patrice Talon and all state institutions.

Inside the New Jersey State Prison, a dual economy thrives underground.

Soldiers calling themselves the 'Military Committee for Refoundation' said they had ousted President Patrice Talon.

A global roundup of some of last week's events.

Bethlehem lights tree after two years, mixing hope with sorrow amid Gaza war and economic hardship from Israeli siege.

The World Food Programme's Carl Skau says the fighting is stopping aid from reaching millions in desperate need.

Petr Yan stunned favourite Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323 in Las Vegas to end the Georgian's 14-fight winning streak.

The Argentinian super star capped off his third Major League Soccer season with the 47th trophy of his career.

Disaster agency warns that monsoon storms are adding more rain and making hillsides unstable.

Germany is Israel's second-largest arms supplier, fifth-largest export partner, and one of its staunchest supporters.

Israeli air raids hit Maghazi camp in central Gaza as mediators warn the ceasefire is at a 'critical moment'.

Syrians gathered to celebrate days before the December 8 anniversary, which will mark the day the capital was liberated.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee urges the public to come out and vote amid expectations of a low turnout.

From Madrid to Lima, and Buenos Aires to Brisbane, supporters celebrate the opposition leader's Nobel Peace prize win.

Beijing says Japanese self-defence force aircraft repeatedly approached and disrupted the Chinese navy's training.

Greek coastguard says two survivors in critical condition have been hospitalised.

These are the key developments from day 1,382 of Russia's war on Ukraine.

Real Madrid ended a three-game winless La Liga run in Bilbao on Wednesday, but Celta are enjoying life on the road.

Several tourists, kitchen workers killed in fire at nightclub in North Goa's Arpora village.

Negotiations fail to yield progress, while Moscow launches more than 700 drones and missiles across Ukrainian territory.

The two countries' traditionally strong ties have been tested amid Israel's genocidal war on the people of Gaza.

Palestinians hope first Christmas tree lighting ceremony in three years will encourage tourists to return to the city.

At least seven Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks as military pushes deeper beyond truce demarcation line.

Barcelona extend their lead at the top of La Liga to four points but Real Betis give defending champions a late scare.

Dates, start times and venues for all 104 matches at the 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Mahmood Mamdani on exile from Uganda, Idi Amin, and what Zohran's rise says about politics in the US.

Talks held on trade as Washington wants New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil.

Kohli wins player of the series award as India win by 9 wickets and 10 overs to spare in the third ODI of the series.

Syrian president says Israel uses pretexts to justify militarism and divert attention from Gaza massacres.

In Guadalajara, the road to the World Cup is paved with erasure of the missing.

Police say 25 people were shot at 'illegal' bar in hostel in Pretoria, with three children among the dead.

Conservative influencers are playing a central role in a new campaign of weaponising Islamophobia.

Qatar's PM, Turkish FM urge urgent progress to next phase as Gaza truce violations mount.

Qatar and Egypt call for the immediate withdrawal of Israeli troops and deployment of an international military force.

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the La Liga match.

At Doha Forum, UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese said US sanctions imposed over Gaza have cut her from financial systems.

At Doha Forum, Ukraine said Russia's actions made a new law of power' that allows strong states to occupy weaker ones.

Arrests made after President Aoun met UNSC delegation, which will visit south to get 'real picture' of what is going on.

Children are among several killed in fighting in the DRC, a day after the signing of US-backed peace deal.

Qatar's PM says Gaza talks are at a 'critical moment,' stressing the current arrangement is a pause, not full ceasefire.

Colombia signed a peace-building agreement in Qatar with the Clan del Golfo, Colombia's largest drug-trafficking group.

Sudan's civil war drives millions from their homes, creating an unparalleled humanitarian emergency in the region.

Foreign policy chief keeping Washington onside as Ukrainian, US officials continue talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war.

The RSF accused Sudan's army of the attack on a vital corridor for aid and Sudanese fleeing the war.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33 points in Thunder's win over the Mavericks while Houston Rockets beat Phoenix Suns.

The IAEA has found a drone degraded the shield in February, in a strike Ukraine has accused Russia of carrying out.

Hundreds more people are still missing as intensive rains pose new dangers in Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

Politicians approve the controversial law after months of heated debate, amid fears over a potential war with Russia.

Ministers slam Israeli breach of truce and its exit plan which aims to 'displace Palestinian people from their land'.

World leaders, high-level diplomats and business executives take part in annual platform held in Qatar's capital.