Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup

Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.

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British woman killed in stabbing at German railway station

A 27-year-old German man was arrested immediately after the incident in Rosenheim, Bavaria.

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WhatsApp chat used to launder cash for crime and extremism

The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail.

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Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil

Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.

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Norway's new king remembers 'my dear father' in first speech

Haakon VIII pays emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, before outlining how he wishes to reign.

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Australia usually hosts the world's biggest cuttlefish mating event - not this year

According to official figures only 1,811 cuttlefish turned up to mate this year, down 97% on last year.

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World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34

King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.

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