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Failed coup in Guinea Bissau

President of Guinea Bissau says situation under control after shooting broke out close to government.

President Umaro Sissoco Embalo says the situation is now under control after shooting broke out close to government buildings; he thanked the military for protecting him and said this was the work of those involved in the drugs trade.

President Putin of Russia has accused the United States of ignoring his country's security concerns and seeking to drag it into war.

And Tonga goes into lockdown after the confirmation of two Covid-19 cases.

50 minutes

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  • Wed 2 Feb 2022 05:06GMT