The people of 18 January

In association football, Senegal wins its second Africa Cup of Nations title after defeating hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in the 2025 final in Rabat. Sadio Mané is named the tournament's best player.

Sport · 18 Jan

Portuguese citizens vote in the first round of the presidential election between 11 candidates to succeed incumbent Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who has reached his term limit. Socialist Party candidate António José Seguro and CHEGA leader André Ventura advance to the second round.

Politics · 18 Jan · with António José Seguro, André Ventura

The Philippines Bureau of Immigration confirms that Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, who was previously arrested in the Philippines last year, has been deported to Irkutsk, Russia. Additionally, the Bureau of Immigration adds his name to the agency blacklist from entering the country.

Crime & Justice · 18 Jan

In tennis, Venus Williams becomes the oldest player to participate in the women's singles draw of an Australian Open at the age of 45 years and 7 months, surpassing Kimiko Date's record from 2015.

Sport · 18 Jan · with Kimiko Date

Guatemalan president Bernardo Arévalo declares a 30-day nationwide state of emergency after gangs killed eight police officers and took dozens of prison staff hostage, while security forces have retaken three prisons and freed the captives.

Crime & Justice · 18 Jan