South Africa declares natural disaster as 30 killed and thousands flee
One woman was forced to deliver her baby on a roof while seeking refuge from the waters.
Day: January 19, 2026
Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, killing at least 21
Authorities have deployed mobile intensive care units to the crash site near Adamuz, where 25 people are injured.
Senegal beat hosts Morocco to win AFCON 2025 after farcical walk-off
Pape Gueye scores in a 1-0 win following extra time after Senegal leave the field in protest at penalty decision.
High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 10 people
A high-speed train crash in southern Spain on Sunday killed at least 10 people, the Guardia Civil said.
High-speed train collision in southern Spain kills at least 10, police say
At least 10 people were killed and several others injured when two trains collided in southern Spain on Sunday, emergency services said. Police initially reported five deaths in the crash in Cordoba province before revising the toll upward later in th…
Fewer orphans globally, due to HIV medication provided by the U.S.
Until last year, the number of children orphaned because a parent died from AIDS, was plummeting. That’s thanks to America’s 20 year effort to get lifesaving HIV meds to millions in need. But last years upheaval in foreign aid funding is raising concer…
Race to populate the border between India and China
India said it would help create hundreds of “vibrant villages” along its border with China. Three years later, residents wonder where they are.
Get back to sorting out the economy, voters warn Trump across polls
Trump is too focused on bullying Denmark and threatening war across the hemisphere, polls find
In Los Angeles, Iranian-Americans march against government crackdown in Iran
Marchers gathered Sunday in downtown L.A. against the Iranian crackdown on the protests that have taken place there over recent weeks.
Fear and internet blackouts make communication difficult for Iranians
While fears of an imminent US operation in Iran have receded, tensions remain sky high as street protests continue and communication is difficult due to fear and internet blackouts.