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Benin's president said the "situation is completely under control" in his country after the government thwarted an attempted coup thanks to loyalist soldiers with support from Nigerian forces.

Australia is about to become the first major democracy to impose a nationwide ban on social media access for under-16s. When the world-first measure comes into force on December 10, platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit and Twitch, will be required to remove existing under-16 accounts and block the ability to create new ones. The government says the legislation is necessary to curb rising online bullying, self-harm content and addictive design, which it says intentionally targets young users.

More than two million people -- nearly 10 percent of the population -- have been affected by the disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the worst on the island this century. Sri Lanka is expecting further heavy monsoon rains on Monday, topping 50 millimetres in many places, including the worst-affected central region, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said. It has also issued warnings of further landslides. The DMC has confirmed 627 deaths, with another 190 people unaccounted for since November 27... Читать дальше...

People were gathering to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad and his iron-fisted rule before the official celebrations began, said FRANCE 24's correspondent in Syria Dana Alboz, reporting from Umayyad Square, Damascus. In northern Syria, the celebrations were banned by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) for security reasons, while the situation in the south "is critical as well", after massacres and killings committed against the Druze community.

The woman, surnamed Yang, extorted 300 million won ($200,000) from Son last year by sending him a foetal ultrasound image and threatening to go public. She reportedly splurged the cash on luxury and designer goods, before her and an accomplice surnamed Yong tried to extort a further 70 million from the Los Angeles FC star. Son contacted the police, leading to their subsequent arrest and indictment. On Monday the Seoul Central District Court gave a four-year term to Yang, who is in her 20s, for blackmail, local TV said. Читать дальше...

A slew of tropical storms and monsoon rains has pummelled Southeast and South Asia, triggering landslides and flash floods from the rainforests of Indonesia's western Sumatra island to the highland plantations of Sri Lanka. "Everything is lacking, especially medical personnel. We are short on doctors," Muzakir Manaf, governor of Indonesia's Aceh province, told reporters late Sunday. "Basic necessities are also important. It's not just one or two items." Indonesia's national disaster mitigation agency (BNPB) said 950 people in Aceh... Читать дальше...

Lando Norris (McLaren) finished third in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He was crowned world champion with a two point lead over Max Verstappen (Red Bull).

As Syria prepares to mark the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow on Monday, the war-scarred nation finds itself celebrating a dramatic political shift even as it struggles with deep fractures, sporadic violence and the daunting task of rebuilding after more than a decade of conflict.

The Kennedy Center Honors highlight prestige in the arts, and this year's honorees included "Rocky" actor Sylvester Stallone, country singer George Strait, disco legend Gloria Gaynor and rock band KISS. Since returning to office in January, the 79-year-old Republican president has declared war on what he calls "woke" viewpoints and the nation's cultural institutions, including the Smithsonian, which have made significant efforts to highlight more diverse talents in recent years. "Each of these... Читать дальше...

Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump reached a tentative truce to their fierce trade war when they met in late October, agreeing a pause to painful measures that included lofty tit-for-tat tariffs. Exports have served as a key economic lifeline for China as trade and relations with the United States and others have fluctuated in recent years. That has helped temper a prolonged debt crisis in the country's vast property sector and sluggish domestic spending, which have weighed on growth and are among the most pressing issues facing Beijing. Читать дальше...

The United Nations on Monday decried global “apathy” as it launched a 2026 humanitarian appeal. UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher condemned a world where “politicians boast of cutting aid” even as brutality, mass killings and sexual violence escalate while international support falters.

The SEA Games run until December 20 in Bangkok and the nearby coastal province of Chonburi, with thousands of athletes from 11 southeast Asian countries competing in events ranging from football and fencing to skateboarding, sailing and combat sports. They include world-class performers such as Olympic weightlifting gold medallists Hidilyn Diaz of the Philippines and Rizki Juniansyah of Indonesia, and Thailand's badminton silver medallist Kunlavut Vitidsarn. Organisers have been criticised for... Читать дальше...

WINNERS Norris: boyhood dream Lando Norris had been dreaming of winning the world championship since he was five and finally fulfilled that dream 21 years later. Scrappy at times during the season when many questioned his inner strength, the McLaren driver bounced back to win seven races, muscle past his teammate Oscar Piastri and do enough enough to hold off a rampaging Max Verstappen. He was quick and, in the end, he was gutsy. And a champion. For McLaren, this was their 13th driver's title and their first since Lewis Hamilton in 2008. Читать дальше...

A group of soldiers announced Sunday morning on Benin state television to announce the dissolution of the government of President Patrice Talon in an apparent coup, which would have been the latest of many in West Africa. Later, Interior Minister Alassane Seidou announced in a video on Facebook that the attempted coup had been “foiled". Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Doncic, who missed two games as he travelled to Slovenia to welcome the birth of his second daughter, scored 31 points with 15 rebounds and 11 assists, throwing in two blocked shots for good measure. James, who will turn 41 later this month, scored 12 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, drilling a three-pointer and a jump shot to put Los Angeles up by five with 27.4 seconds remaining after the 76ers had knotted it at 105-105. Doncic added a pair of free-throws and James came up with a steal with three seconds left to seal the win. Читать дальше...

After Cambodian troops fired on Thai forces early Monday morning in Ubon Ratchathani province, "the Army received reports that Thai soldiers were attacked with supporting fire weapons, resulting in one soldier killed and four wounded", Thai army spokesman Winthai Suvaree said in a statement. Winthai also said Thailand had begun "using aircraft to strike military targets in several areas" to suppress attacks by Cambodian forces. Cambodia's defence ministry spokeswoman Maly Socheata said Thai forces... Читать дальше...

Thailand launched air strikes on Cambodian positions on Monday after Cambodian troops opened fire along a disputed border, killing one Thai soldier, the Thai army said. Both sides traded blame for the clash, which erupted in Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province and left four additional Thai soldiers wounded, a spokesman said.

The reduction has been well baked into traders' plans following a string of comments from key decision-makers since last month and data indicating the labour market continues to deteriorate. However, with the latest round of inflation figures suggesting there is plenty of work to do to get prices under control, and confidence among consumers softening, there are worries the central bank might not have room to keep cutting. The latest, and delayed, reading on September personal consumption expenditure... Читать дальше...

With England losing the first two Tests in Perth and Brisbane, it was a chance for a host of players to shine and make their case to selectors. Young middle-order batsman Asa Tribe, 21, was the pick of the bunch with an unbeaten 129 in the second innings total of 295. Test aspirant Jacob Bethell made 71 and could be an option to replace the under-performing Ollie Pope in the third Test at Adelaide next week. Billed as the only "unofficial Test" of England's Ashes tour, the Lions won the toss and... Читать дальше...

The hosts are firmly in the box seat against a ragged England after winning the first two Tests at Perth and Brisbane, both by eight wickets. They head to Adelaide for the third encounter beginning on December 17 planning more of the same to secure the five-Test series for the fourth consecutive time on home soil. The wily Smith, who captained the side in both Tests while Pat Cummins recovered from a back injury, said Australia's experience had come to the fore during crunch periods so far. "We've... Читать дальше...

After Cambodian troops fired on Thai forces early Monday morning in Ubon Ratchathani province, "the Army received reports that Thai soldiers were attacked with supporting fire weapons, resulting in one soldier killed and four wounded", Thai army spokesman Winthai Suvaree said in a statement. Winthai also said Thailand had begun "using aircraft to strike military targets in several areas" to suppress attacks by Cambodian forces. Cambodia's defence ministry spokeswoman Maly Socheata said Thai forces... Читать дальше...

EU states are expected on Monday to back tougher migration rules, including plans for “return hubs” outside the bloc, as governments seek to blunt far-right gains. Interior ministers in Brussels will vote on proposals to tighten controls on migrant arrivals and accelerate returns, the first test of measures issued this year.

AFP spoke to teenagers and adults around the world about the Australian ban, which comes in on Wednesday. Here are some of their reactions: Mumbai: 'Nothing is black or white' At the seafront in India's Mumbai, 19-year-old Pratigya Jena scrolls with her friends through Instagram videos of a posing influencer and a camel at a beach. Social media "should be partially banned because according to me nothing is either black or white", the student said. "Gen Z are very active, they are doing really well on social media. Читать дальше...

Fearful of far-right parties making gains at the ballot box, governments across Europe are scrambling to take a tougher stance. Interior ministers meeting in Brussels will vote for the first time on a series of measures presented this year by the bloc's executive to more strictly regulate the arrival and return of migrants. If adopted, these measures would notably allow: -- The opening of centres outside the EU's borders to which migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected would be sent, the so-called "return hubs". Читать дальше...

The concept, moves and music of a programme can make or break skaters' dreams of Olympic glory, and what is right for one can be a disaster for another. "You have to choose what suits your strengths best, because that will inevitably score well with the judges," Canadian pairs skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek told AFP at last week's Grand Prix Final in Nagoya. "That's what we've always done -- what feels best for us and then hoping that comes across to everybody." Skaters typically work with a choreographer... Читать дальше...