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Centurion Djokovic romps to Melbourne win as Swiatek, Gauff move on
Senegal awaits return of 'heroic' AFCON champions
Senegal awaits return of 'heroic' AFCON champions

Senegal eagerly awaited the return of its champions Monday, with streets decked out in banners and flags and the population given a national holiday following the country's thrilling Africa Cup of Nations win over Morocco.

January 19, 2026

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Trump to charge $1bn for permanent 'peace board' membership: reports
Trump to charge $1bn for permanent 'peace board' membership: reports

US President Donald Trump's government has asked countries to pay $1 billion for a permanent spot on his "Board of Peace" aimed at resolving conflicts, according to US media reports.

January 19, 2026

Trump says world 'not secure' until US has Greenland
Trump says world 'not secure' until US has Greenland

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

Gold hits peak, stocks sink on new Trump tariff threat
Gold hits peak, stocks sink on new Trump tariff threat

Gold and silver prices hit record highs and stock markets slid Monday as investors sought safety after US President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs over opposition to his Greenland ambitions.

January 19, 2026

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Japan PM calls snap election on Feb 8 to seek stronger mandate
Japan PM calls snap election on Feb 8 to seek stronger mandate

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday she would dissolve parliament this week ahead of a snap election on February 8, hoping for a stronger mandate to push through her ambitious policy agenda.

January 19, 2026

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Trailblazer Eala exits Australian Open after 'overwhelming' scenes
Trailblazer Eala exits Australian Open after 'overwhelming' scenes

Packed crowds turned out to see Alexandra Eala at the Australian Open on Monday but the Philippines trailblazer was unable to deliver for her adoring fans in a first-round defeat, admitting it was "a bit overwhelming".

January 19, 2026