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Benin President Talon assures citizens situation under control

Cotonou, Dec 9 (UNI) Benin’s President Patrice Talon said the situation is “completely under control” after an attempted coup on Sunday was thwarted by government forces, assisted by the Nigerian military.
Benin, home to around 14 million people, has experienced occasional coups since gaining independence from France in 1960 but has maintained uninterrupted democratic governance for the past 20 years. While Porto-Novo is the official capital, Cotonou serves as the country’s largest city and administrative center.
Calm returned to Cotonou after violent clashes erupted between coup plotters and the Republican Guard at the presidential residence, resulting in “casualties on both sides,” according to the government, TRT World reported..
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Spanish Transport Minister warns death toll from train derailment may rise

19 Jan 2026 | 3:58 PM

Spain, Jan 19 (UNI) Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente said on Monday that the number of fatalities from a major train derailment in the province of Cordoba might increase, potentially surpassing the currently confirmed death toll of 39.

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Netanyahu urged Trump not to attack Iran over Israel's defense gaps: Reports

19 Jan 2026 | 3:22 PM

Washington, Jan 19 (UNI) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged US President Donald Trump last week not to carry out a strike on Iran, arguing that Israel is not fully prepared to withstand Tehran’s retaliation, according to The Washington Post, citing an unnamed source close to the White House.

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EU stands firm on sovereignty, signals readiness to defend against coercion

19 Jan 2026 | 2:09 PM

Brussels, Jan 19 (UNI) The European union on Monday reaffirmed its full support for Denmark and Greenland amid rising tensions over the Arctic region, underscoring unity on international law, sovereignty, and transatlantic security.

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Spain train crash: Death toll rises to 39

19 Jan 2026 | 1:13 PM

Spain, Jan 19 (UNI) The death toll in a high-speed train collision in southern Spain has reached 39, while 152 others have been injured. Authorities confirmed that Spain has witnessed its worst rail crash in more than a decade, involving two high-speed trains.

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Spain train crash: Death toll rises to 24

19 Jan 2026 | 11:58 AM

Spain, Jan 19 (UNI) The death toll in a high-speed train collision in southern Spain has reached 24, while 73 others have been injured. Authorities confirmed that Spain has witnessed its worst rail crash in more than a decade, involving two high-speed trains.

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