Swiss vote on electronic identity cards for second time
Voters in Switzerland are going to the polls on Sunday to decide on the introduction of electronic identity cards. The plan has already been approved by both houses of parliament,…
Cal holds on for thrilling win over Boston College after Sagapolutele’s late TD pass
Cal finally won a close one. After dropping four straight games by a combined nine points last season, the Bears opened ACC play with a 28-24 victory at Boston College…
As US-Venezuela tensions rise, Maduro trains civilians for “undeclared war”
Nicole KolsterReporting for BBC News Mundo from Caracas Nicole Kolster/BBC Edith Perales joined the militia years ago When Edith Perales was younger, he enlisted in the National Bolivarian Militia, a…
SF Giants’ Justin Verlander caps off year with victory against Rockies
SAN FRANCISCO — Watching from afar, Bob Melvin assumed that Justin Verlander’s sustained success was primarily a product of his ability. Over the last eight-ish months, Melvin learned first-hand that…
UK urged to act on colonial-era case after recognising Palestinian state
Palestinians pursuing an apology from the UK over colonial-era war crimes allegations have urged the government to respond in light of its recognition this week of a state of Palestine.…
Amid leaf peeper invasion, Colorado town is closed to non-residents – The Mercury News
Gridlock caused by Rocky Mountain day-trippers forced a small Colorado town to be temporarily closed to anyone who couldn’t prove they live there. The barricade of Georgetown was announced Saturday…
Nigeria’s jollof champion and record-breaking chef
AFP via Getty Images Nigerian celebrity chef and double Guinness World Record breaker Hilda Baci makes no secret about what drives her success. “ my love for money and the…
San Jose Sharks prospect Carson Wetsch impresses Ryan Warsofsky
Carson Wetsch proving to be a quick learner as he soaks in time during San Jose Sharks training camp Offer valid for non-subscribers only Originally Published: September 27, 2025 at…
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza including civilians seeking aid, health workers say
More than 35 people have been killed in Israeli strikes and gunfire since the early hours of Saturday morning, hospital sources in Gaza say. A strike on a house in…
Two shootings leave two victims injured in Oakland
OAKLAND — Two separate shootings on Friday night and Saturday morning left two men seriously injured in East Oakland, police said. According to police, an unknown shooter allegedly got out…