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Central African Republic top court says Touadera won 78% of vote
Trump says not thinking 'purely of peace' in Greenland push
Trump says not thinking 'purely of peace' in Greenland push

Donald Trump no longer needs to think "purely of peace" after being snubbed for a Nobel, the US president said in comments published Monday, adding the world will not be safe until Washington controls Greenland.

January 19, 2026

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Syria's Kurds feel disappointed, abandoned by US after Damascus deal
Syria's Kurds feel disappointed, abandoned by US after Damascus deal

Residents of the Kurdish Syrian city of Qamishli voiced disillusionment on Monday after a deal with Damascus struck a fatal blow to their long-held aspirations of autonomy, with some accusing the United States of abandoning them.

January 19, 2026

Man City sign Palace defender Guehi
Man City sign Palace defender Guehi

Manchester City signed Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi on a five-and-a-half-year contract for a reported fee of £20 million ($27 million) on Monday.

January 19, 2026

Under-fire Frank claims backing of Spurs hierarchy
Under-fire Frank claims backing of Spurs hierarchy

Thomas Frank insisted he retains the support of Tottenham's hierarchy after the under-fire boss met with the club's powerbrokers on Monday.

January 19, 2026

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Senegal 'unsporting' but better in AFCON final, say Morocco media
Senegal 'unsporting' but better in AFCON final, say Morocco media

Moroccan media on Monday joined the condemnation of Senegal who briefly walked off the field before returning to beat the hosts in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

January 19, 2026

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Spain promises answers as high-speed train crash kills 39
Spain promises answers as high-speed train crash kills 39

The Spanish government vowed Monday to conduct a full investigation into the causes of a high-speed train collision that killed at least 39 people, with officials warning the death toll could rise as rescuers worked among the wreckage.

January 19, 2026