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Senegal fuelled by 'injustice' in AFCON final triumph, says hero Gueye
Morocco coach Regragui laments 'shameful' scenes in AFCON final defeat
Morocco coach Regragui laments 'shameful' scenes in AFCON final defeat

Morocco coach Walid Regragui blasted the "shameful" scenes that marred Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final in which Senegal players walked off the pitch in protest late in the game before coming back to win in extra-time.

January 18, 2026

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Gang members in Guatemala kill eight police after prison crackdown
Gang members in Guatemala kill eight police after prison crackdown

Authorities in Guatemala accused gangs of killing eight police on Sunday in retaliation for the government's refusal to transfer gang leaders to a lower-security prison.

January 18, 2026

Maye, Boutte wonder-catch carry Patriots past Texans
Maye, Boutte wonder-catch carry Patriots past Texans

Drake Maye threw three touchdowns and Kayson Boutte grabbed an end zone reception for the ages as the New England Patriots scored a chaotic 28-16 playoff victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday to move within one win of a return to the Super Bowl.

January 18, 2026

Train collision in Spain kills 21, injures dozens
Train collision in Spain kills 21, injures dozens

A collision between two high-speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers in southern Spain killed at least 21 people and injured more than 70 on Sunday, the emergency services said.

January 18, 2026

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Syria's leader agrees truce with Kurds after govt troops advance
Syria's leader agrees truce with Kurds after govt troops advance

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday announced a deal with the chief of Kurdish-led forces that includes a ceasefire, after government troops advanced across Kurdish-held areas of the country's north and east.

January 18, 2026

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Lyon climb to fourth in Ligue 1 with victory over Brest
Lyon climb to fourth in Ligue 1 with victory over Brest

In-form Brazilian Abner Vinicius scored what proved to be the winner as Lyon moved into the Ligue 1 top four with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Brest on Sunday.

January 18, 2026