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Niger coup: Your questions answered

We answer questions from around the world about last week's coup in Niger.

As France prepares to evacuate its citizens from Niger, we answer questions about the crisis from listeners around the world.

Also, top YouTuber Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson is suing the company behind his fast food chain after claiming that fans found the food "revolting". Donaldson is the world's most popular YouTuber with 172 million subscribers and opened MrBeast Burger in 2020. He claims Virtual Dining Concepts is hurting his brand and reputation by serving a subpar product. We'll speak to our correspondent to find out more.

And Angus Cloud, the actor best known for his role as 'Fez' in HBO's hit series Euphoria, has died at the age of 25. A publicist said he died on Monday at his family home in California. Paige Skinner, an associate report at HuffPost, brings us the reaction from fans around the world.

(Photo: Nigerien security forces prepare to disperse pro-junta demonstrators gathered outside the French embassy, in Niamey, the capital city of Niger July 30, 2023. Credit: Souleymane Ag Anara/Reuters)

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Last on

Tue 1 Aug 202315:06GMT

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  • Tue 1 Aug 202315:06GMT

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