Three killed and dozens injured in train derailment
Three people have been killed and 103 others injured due to a train derailing while en route to the Egyptian capital Cairo, the country’s health ministry has said. The train…
Comic-Con Africa draws thousands of fans, cosplayers to Johannesburg
By Michelle Gumede | Associated Press JOHANNESBURG — Tens of thousands of South African comic book fans and cosplayers flocked to Johannesburg on Saturday to celebrate the sixth edition of…
Trump administration moves to fire most Voice of America staff
The Trump administration has moved to terminate almost 500 employees of federally funded news organisation Voice of America (VOA). The step is the latest in President Donald Trump’s drive to…
Trump cutting 500-plus Voice of America jobs despite legal challenges
By Michael Kunzelman | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The agency that oversees Voice of America and other government-funded international broadcasters is eliminating jobs for more than 500 employees, a Trump…
The best looks from the Venice red carpet so far
Celebrities have donned their best gowns and suits on the red carpet for this year’s Venice Film Festival. The multi-day event, which began on Wednesday, saw actress Julia Roberts beaming…
Minneapolis shooting reignites debate over gun control and prayer
By Peter Smith and Tiffany Stanley | Associated Press Thoughts and prayers. The invocation appears like a litany after every mass shooting — and the backlash is just as inevitable.…
Houthis confirm their prime minister killed in Israeli strike
Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement has confirmed that its self-proclaimed Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi was killed in an Israeli air strike earlier this week. The Iran-backed group said several…
Takeaways from San Jose State’s season-opening loss to Central Michigan
Turnovers, missed field goal spoil big night for former Mitty High star Danny Scudero, who had a strong start for SJSU. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To…
What happens next after court rules them illegal?
Getty Images A federal appeals court has ruled that most of Donald Trump’s tariffs are an overreach of his use of emergency powers as president. The so-called reciprocal tariffs –…
Bay Area high school football roundup 2025: Best of Week 1 action
Welcome back to the Bay Area News Group’s high school football roundup. Here, you’ll find all the details from the weekend’s action in this news organization’s coverage area, which encompasses…