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Bolsonaro's Passport Seized in Brazil Coup Probe

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro confronts escalating legal jeopardy after Supreme Court mandates passport surrender amid deepening corruption investigation into alleged coup plot.

Trump Appeals Hush Money Felony Conviction

Former US President Donald Trump has formally appealed his criminal conviction in the New York hush money case, challenging the historic verdict that made him the first ex-president convicted of felonies.

Madagascar Military Demands President's Resignation

Madagascar faces a constitutional crisis as military forces surround the presidential palace, demanding the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina following his controversial re-election.

Tory Backbenchers Plotting PM's Downfall

Senior Conservative backbenchers are secretly manoeuvring to remove the Prime Minister, with rebel MPs coordinating a leadership challenge amid growing party discontent.

Man freed after 13 years for wrongful conviction

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu has been released after 13 years behind bars for a robbery conviction that has now been quashed by the Court of Appeal in a landmark miscarriage of justice case.

Real-Life Succession Battle in British Tech Dynasty

The latest episode of The Guardian's 'Gina' podcast reveals a dramatic power struggle within a British tech empire that mirrors the hit TV series Succession, featuring boardroom coups and family betrayal.

Madagascar Palace Stormed Amid Coup Crisis

Political crisis deepens in Madagascar as protesters storm presidential palace amid coup allegations and mounting tensions against President Rajoelina's government.

Madagascar army seizes sites amid coup fears

Madagascar faces political crisis as military forces take control of key areas amid violent protests against President Rajoelina's government. International concern grows over potential coup.

Bolsonaro Convicted: 17 Years for Coup Plot

Jair Bolsonaro faces 17 years in prison after landmark conviction for attempting to overturn Brazil's 2022 election results and plotting a military coup against Lula da Silva's government.

Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of Human Rights Award

The Independent has revoked its prestigious Human Rights Award from Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi following her silence on Rohingya atrocities, marking a significant fall from grace for the once-celebrated democracy icon.

Myanmar Junta's Power Play: Brutal Tactics Revealed

An in-depth analysis of the Myanmar military regime's brutal tactics to maintain control, from economic coercion to digital surveillance, and the international community's faltering response.

MI6 Chief: No Evidence of Putin Assassination Attempt

In a rare public address, MI6 chief Richard Moore quashes speculation about a failed coup against Vladimir Putin, while warning of Russia's strategic failures in Ukraine and growing dependence on China.

Charlie Kirk Ousts Wife Erika from Turning Point USA Board

In a seismic shake-up at the conservative student group Turning Point USA, founder Charlie Kirk has removed his wife and co-founder, Erika Kirk, from the board. The move follows intense scrutiny over the organisation's finances and leadership, sparking in

Simon Mann: Notorious Mercenary Dies Aged 81

Exclusive: Mercenary commander Simon Mann, famed for the 'Wonga Coup' plot in Equatorial Guinea, dies aged 81. His fiancée Amanda Mann leads emotional tributes to the ex-SAS soldier and private military contractor.

Bolsonaro Seeks Asylum in Embassy Amid Coup Arrest Threat

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has sought refuge at the Hungarian Embassy in Brasília, seeking political asylum to evade arrest over allegations of orchestrating a coup. The dramatic move signals escalating tensions in Brazilian politics.

Bolsonaro Seeks Asylum at Hungarian Embassy in Brasília

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sought refuge in the Hungarian embassy in Brasília, following the confiscation of his passport amid an investigation into an alleged coup plot. The dramatic move has sparked international attention and raised dipl

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