Brazil's Bolsonaro arrested before prison sentence
Brazil's federal police have arrested former President Jair Bolsonaro preemptively, days before his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt was due to begin. Discover the full story.
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Bolsonaro faces prison over Brazil coup attempt
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces imminent imprisonment after receiving a 27-year sentence for attempting to overthrow democracy. Read the full story.
Labour leadership crisis as Streeting denies coup plot
Health Secretary Wes Streeting forced to deny leadership ambitions after No 10 aides accused him of plotting against PM Keir Starmer. The briefing backfires spectacularly.
Streeting at Centre of Labour Leadership Coup Fears
Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces leadership coup allegations as Labour MPs plot against Starmer. Read the latest Westminster drama and what it means for UK politics.
Labour civil war erupts over 'juvenile' No 10 coup briefings
Keir Starmer defends Wes Streeting against 'completely unacceptable' Downing Street leaks as Labour faces internal warfare over leadership speculation ahead of crucial Budget.
UK's Diplomatic Shame During Chile's 1973 Coup
Newly revealed accounts expose British complicity in Pinochet's 1973 Chile coup, with diplomats celebrating arms sales while refusing sanctuary. Read the shocking details.
Bolivia's ex-president Jeanine Áñez freed from prison
In a stunning reversal, Bolivia's ex-president Jeanine Áñez has been released from prison after nearly three years of detention, following a court ruling that overturned her conviction for terrorism and sedition.
Ex-Green Beret sentenced for failed Venezuela coup
Ex-US Special Forces soldier Jordan Goudreau receives prison time for orchestrating a botched mercenary operation to overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in 2020.
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.
Maduro: CIA recruiting Venezuelan pilots for coup
Nicolás Maduro claims US intelligence is targeting Venezuelan pilots for assassination attempt amid escalating political tensions
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.
SNP MSP Colin Beattie stages dramatic party branch coup
Former SNP treasurer Colin Beattie orchestrates political takeover in Midlothian North & Musselburgh constituency, sparking internal party turmoil and allegations of undemocratic practices.
Guinea turmoil: Military storms prison, dissolves government
Guinea faces political chaos as elite forces storm main prison, freeing inmates while military government dissolves interim cabinet in dramatic power struggle.
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.
Armenia PM warns of coup threat during peace talks
Nikol Pashinyan reveals intelligence suggests potential coup attempt as Armenia navigates delicate peace negotiations with Azerbaijan and border demarcation challenges.
Kremlin in panic over protests and exiled oligarch
Russian security forces on high alert as protests erupt in St Petersburg and exiled oil tycoon urges regime change amid growing unrest against Putin's government.
American arrested in Kenya over Madagascar coup plot
Kenyan authorities detain US citizen accused of leading mercenary plot to overthrow Madagascar government amid escalating political tensions in the island nation.
Sex Worker's Everest Bet Stuns Horse Racing World
Former sex worker Carly Electric shocks the horse racing world with a stunning £20,000 bet on her own horse at Everest, creating one of racing's most remarkable underdog stories.
Madagascar President Denies Coup Plot Amid Youth Protests
Madagascar faces political crisis as President Rajoelina denies coup allegations while nationwide protests led by Gen Z activists demand democratic accountability.
Madagascar President Flees Country Amid Military Crisis
Madagascar's political crisis deepens as President Andry Rajoelina reportedly flees the country following a military operation to capture him, leaving the island nation in turmoil.
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 coup crisis: President accused of power grab
Political crisis deepens in Madagascar as President Rajoelina faces allegations of constitutional coup following controversial election changes. Widespread protests and international concern grow.
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.
Madagascar military power grab underway, president confirms
Madagascar's president declares military-led 'rectification mission' has commenced, suspending key constitutional functions in what opponents call an unconstitutional power grab.
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.
Madagascar President Accuses Protesters of Coup Attempt
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina faces mounting opposition as he denounces anti-government protests as an attempted coup, while critics condemn his authoritarian tactics and suppression of dissent.
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.
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