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Iranian man arrested after UK naval base breach attempt

A 34-year-old Iranian man and a 31-year-old woman have been arrested after attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde, home to the UK’s nuclear-armed submarines.

20 Mar 2026-18:12
Bangladesh leader Sharif Osman Hadi dies after attack

18 Dec 2025-22:47
ECOWAS praises Nigeria for thwarting Benin coup attempt

09 Dec 2025-21:10
Bolsonaro starts 27-year prison sentence for Brazilian coup attempt

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro began his 27-year prison sentence on Tuesday for his role in leading a coup attempt, surprising many in the South American nation who had doubted he would ever face jail time.

26 Nov 2025-02:18
Iran warns of alleged plot to assassinate Supreme Leader Khamenei

Iranian Intelligence Minister Seyyed Esma'il Khatib has claimed that external enemies are preparing an assassination attempt on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

23 Nov 2025-18:17
Brazil's Bolsonaro arrested for allegedly planning escape before prison term

Brazil's Supreme Court ordered the preemptive arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro on Saturday, with a judge alleging that he was attempting to flee just days before he was set to begin a 27-year prison sentence for his role in leading a coup attempt.

22 Nov 2025-18:08
Ecuador’s president claims attempted poisoning with tainted chocolate

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has claimed he was the target of an attempted poisoning after receiving chocolate and jam allegedly laced with toxic substances.

24 Oct 2025-14:08
Madagascar coup leader announces formation of national unity government

Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who led the military group that seized power in Madagascar on October 14, has announced plans to establish a government of national unity that will include civilian members.

16 Oct 2025-17:38
Madagascar president warns of coup attempt amid escalating protests

Madagascar’s presidency has warned of an attempted coup as more soldiers joined youth-led protests that have shaken the country for over two weeks. The unrest, initially sparked by power outages and water shortages, now poses the most serious challenge to President Andry Rajoelina’s rule since his 2023 reelection.

13 Oct 2025-11:45
Bashar al-Assad survives alleged poisoning attempt in Russia

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on Wednesday that former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad narrowly escaped an assassination attempt while in Russia.

02 Oct 2025-11:43