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Arrests were also made over a kidnapping attempt against a person with ties to the crypto sector which was foiled by police in the Nantes region of western France on Monday, local media outlets reported.

"Bringing together experts in the field, and through extensive collaboration, Greater Manchester Police successfully foiled their plans," he said.

Northampton's attempt to drain their batteries was foiled by a Bordeaux bench buzzing with power and six forwards.

This was further inflamed when shortly afterwards, the Burkinabé junta said it had foiled a coup plot, alleging the plotters were based in neighbouring Ivory Coast - where Gen Langley then made a visit.

On Wednesday the Sudanese army said it had foiled a strike on the country's biggest naval base.