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Roger Allers, co-director of "The Lion King", dead at 76
Roger Allers, co-director of "The Lion King", dead at 76

Roger Allers, a film-maker and animation wizard who co-directed "The Lion King" and other huge Disney hits, has died at the age of 76, Disney said.

January 19, 2026

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

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

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Swiatek survives scare to make Australian Open second round
Swiatek survives scare to make Australian Open second round

Iga Swiatek survived a fright Monday before battling past Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue to launch her bid for a career Grand Slam in unconvincing fashion at the Australian Open.

January 19, 2026

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Infantino condemns Senegal for 'unacceptable scenes' in AFCON final
Infantino condemns Senegal for 'unacceptable scenes' in AFCON final

FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned "some Senegal players" for the "unacceptable scenes" which overshadowed their victory in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco.

January 19, 2026