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The Nigerian Air Force launches precision airstrikes against pro-coup forces in Cotonou in support of the

2025 Beninese coup attempt — The Nigerian Air Force launches precision airstrikes against pro-coup forces in Cotonou in support of the Beninese government, killing several putschists. [https://saharareporters.

The death toll from the floods in Indonesia increases to 908, while 410 people remain missing.

Cyclone Senyar — The death toll from the floods in Indonesia increases to 908, while 410 people remain missing. In Thailand, at least 216 people are also confirmed killed. [https://www.aljazeera.co

In auto racing, McLaren's Lando Norris wins his first Formula One World Drivers' Championship after

2025 Formula One World Championship — In auto racing, McLaren's Lando Norris wins his first Formula One World Drivers' Championship after outscoring the defending champion, Red Bull's Max Verstappen, by two points at t

ECOWAS announces the deployment of ground troops to Benin from Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.

2025 Beninese coup attempt — ECOWAS announces the deployment of ground troops to Benin from Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. [https://saharareporters.com/2025/12/07/ecowas-deploys-immediate-stand

A Fire and Rescue NSW firefighter is killed and dozens of homes are destroyed as bushfires spread across

Cyclone Senyar — A Fire and Rescue NSW firefighter is killed and dozens of homes are destroyed as bushfires spread across parts of New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia. [https://www.reuters.com/

France provides military intelligence, surveillance aircraft, and logistical assistance to Benin and shares

2025 Beninese coup attempt — France provides military intelligence, surveillance aircraft, and logistical assistance to Benin and shares intelligence with Nigeria to help thwart the coup attempt. [https://www.

Thirteen suspected Los Lobos gang members are killed in a prison riot following two explosions in Machala, El

Ecuadorian security crisis — Thirteen suspected Los Lobos gang members are killed in a prison riot following two explosions in Machala, El Oro Province, Ecuador. [https://bnonews.com/index.php/2025/12/death-to

Brazilian police report that two armed individuals stole eight Henri Matisse engravings and five works by

Ecuadorian security crisis — Brazilian police report that two armed individuals stole eight Henri Matisse engravings and five works by Candido Portinari from the Mário de Andrade Library in São Paulo after thr

Five civilians are killed and eight more are injured in a shootout between Pakistani soldiers and Afghan

2025 Afghanistan–Pakistan conflict — Five civilians are killed and eight more are injured in a shootout between Pakistani soldiers and Afghan soldiers at the border. [https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-pakistan-bo

The Indian civil aviation ministry caps domestic airfares following widespread IndiGo cancellations caused by

2025 IndiGo disruption — The Indian civil aviation ministry caps domestic airfares following widespread IndiGo cancellations caused by pilot shortages and operational failures, setting a maximum one-way pr

Twenty-five people are killed, including 21 workers and four tourists, and approximately 50 others are

2025 Arpora nightclub fire — Twenty-five people are killed, including 21 workers and four tourists, and approximately 50 others are injured in an explosion and fire at a nightclub in Arpora, Goa, India. [https

Australia imposes economic sanctions and travel bans on four Afghan government officials over their

International sanctions against Afghanistan — Australia imposes economic sanctions and travel bans on four Afghan government officials over their involvement in human rights violations, particularly the Taliban's treatment of

Twelve people are killed, including three children, and 13 others are injured in a mass shooting at an

2025 Saulsville shooting — Twelve people are killed, including three children, and 13 others are injured in a mass shooting at an unlicensed bar in Saulsville, Gauteng, South Africa. [https://apnews.com/arti

In soccer, Inter Miami defeats the Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1 to win its first MLS Cup title.

MLS Cup 2025 — In soccer, Inter Miami defeats the Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1 to win its first MLS Cup title. [https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mls/2025/12/06/mls-cup-2025-messi-inter-miami-vanc

At least five people are killed and 12 others are injured in a suspected car bombing terrorist attack when a

Terrorism in Mexico — At least five people are killed and 12 others are injured in a suspected car bombing terrorist attack when a vehicle explodes outside of a police station in Coahuayana, Michoacán,

At least 18 people are killed and two others are critically injured when a dinghy carrying migrants sinks off

2025 Arpora nightclub fire — At least 18 people are killed and two others are critically injured when a dinghy carrying migrants sinks off Crete, Greece. [https://greekreporter.com/2025/12/06/migrant-shipwreck

Four protesters from Take Back Power are arrested after they threw custard on a display case containing the

2025 Saulsville shooting — Four protesters from Take Back Power are arrested after they threw custard on a display case containing the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London in England. [https://www.dw.com/en/u

At least thirteen people are injured in a motorcycle bombing at a café near a police station in Balboa, Cauca

Colombian conflict — At least thirteen people are injured in a motorcycle bombing at a café near a police station in Balboa, Cauca Department, Colombia. [https://www.bluradio.com/regiones/pacifico/nuev

Two Palestinians are killed and a soldier is injured when Israel Defense Forces soldiers open fire on a car

Israeli–Palestinian conflict — Two Palestinians are killed and a soldier is injured when Israel Defense Forces soldiers open fire on a car speeding toward troops in Hebron, West Bank. [https://www.timesofisrael.

The Tatmadaw conducts an airstrike on a tea shop in Sagaing, Myanmar, killing 18 civilians and wounding 20

Myanmar civil war — The Tatmadaw conducts an airstrike on a tea shop in Sagaing, Myanmar, killing 18 civilians and wounding 20 more. [https://apnews.com/article/myanmar-army-resistance-bombing-footbal

The Afghan military and Pakistani military exchange fire along their border, with Pakistani artillery

Afghanistan–Pakistan border skirmishes — The Afghan military and Pakistani military exchange fire along their border, with Pakistani artillery targeting several Taliban outposts in the Helmand, Kandahar, and Zabul provinc

Netflix, Inc. agrees to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for US$72 billion in one of the largest takeovers in

Proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. by Netflix — Netflix, Inc. agrees to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for US$72 billion in one of the largest takeovers in entertainment industry history. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce91x2j

A car strikes pedestrians during Christmas festivity preparations in Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe, France,

Proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. by Netflix — A car strikes pedestrians during Christmas festivity preparations in Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe, France, injuring 19 people, including seven children. [https://www.lemonde.fr/societe/

Canada removes Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism and Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham from its list of

Canada–Syria relations — Canada removes Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism and Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham from its list of terrorist entities following a review of the Syrian transitional govern