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A Group Of Armed Soldiers In Benin Attempted A Coup But It Failed In Less Than 12 Hours
This was the latest coup attempt in West Africa, where militaries have in recent years seized power in Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.
Sofia Hou
Sofia Hou is an Executive Producer for Almost and is based in San Salvador. Contact this reporter at sofia@almostmag.co.
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After Indigenous Protests For Land Protection At COP30, Brazil Will Create 10 New Indigenous Territories
The move will allow Indigenous people to stop mining, logging and commercial farming on their lands, protecting the forests from deforestation and preserving Indigenous culture.
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After A Mayor Was Killed, People In Mexico Held Gen-Z Style Protests Against Corruption And Drug Violence
The protests were sparked after the mayor of Uruapan, Carlos Manzo, was shot and killed during a public Day of the Dead event, making him the sixth mayor assassinated in Mexico in 2025.
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Trump Met Saudi's Crown Prince And Defended Him For Ordering The Brutal Murder Of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi
"You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial," Trump defended Bin Salman, adding that many people didn’t like Khashoggi and that “things happen”.
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A Giant Bridge In China Collapsed Just Months After Opening Due To A Landslide
A landslide caused the 758-meter-long Hongqi bridge, which connected central China to Tibet, to collapse.
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This Miss World Chile Contestant Performed A Death Metal Song At The Pageant And Won The Crown
“It was a great experience to break down barriers on broadcast television, to inspire, to be true to myself, and to show that we shouldn't fear the prejudices of others,”
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People In New York City Have Elected This 34-Year-Old Politician As Its First Muslim And South Asian Mayor
Zohran Mamdani charmed New Yorkers by talking directly to the communities voting for him, attracting young people, immigrants and progressive voters.
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Jamaica Has Been Hit By The Strongest Hurricane In Its Modern History, Leaving 19 People Dead
Hurricane Melissa brought 3 times the normal rainfall and winds of up to 295 kph.
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King Charles Was Heckled Over His Brother Prince Andrew’s Ties To Late US Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein
"How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein?" a man is heard shouting at Charles from the crowd, adding, “Have you asked the police to cover up for Andrew?”
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Ireland Has Elected This Independent Left-Wing Woman Politician As Its New President In A Landslide
Catherine Connolly has been an outspoken supporter of Palestinian rights and said she will be a "voice for peace."
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Footage Has Finally Emerged Showing The Louvre Robbers Escaping After Stealing The Invaluable Jewels
The footage showed the thieves coming down the lift, after stealing nine items valued between US$816 million and US$933 million.
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Uruguay Has Become The First Country In Latin America To Legalize Euthanasia
The law makes Uruguay the first country in Latin America, which is majority Catholic, to legalize euthanasia through law instead of supreme court rulings.