Funerals held after deadly mosque attack in Pakistan’s Kohat
Funerals are underway in Kohat, Pakistan, after a suicide attacker rammed an explosives-laden car into a mosque killing
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US lifts sanctions on Eritrea ‘to advance US regional interests’ in Red Sea
The sanctions, introduced during the Biden administration, targeted Eritrea’s governing party and the military.
Asian Games 2026: Top athletes and storylines to look out for
From Olympic champions to teen sensations, several athletes are looking to make their mark at the continental event.
What’s behind reports that the Israeli army is low on troops, equipment?
Israel’s Channel 12 and Maariv newspaper claim the military is facing ‘severe shortages’.
Child among three Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza
Gaza’s Health Ministry says the son of its director general, Munir al-Bursh, is among those killed.
Jonathan Franzen: âItâs still mysterious to me that I was angry for so longâ
The author of The Corrections talks about a new TV adaptation, the future of reading and why creating new work is ‘horrible’
âEveryone assumed it represented a poo emoji!â 27 writers on the greatest cake of their life
From the blissful threat of ‘death by chocolate’, to a book made of sponge and the lemon drizzle to end them all, these are the bakes that l...
Donât be afraid to be masculine, laugh more, and phone your mum: letters to our sons, by Stephen Graham, Riz Ahmed, Danny Dyer and other wise men
The Adolescence actor and the psychologist Orly Klein asked fathers to write to their sons. The results – from famous dads to the wisdom of...
âItâs almost impossible not to feel inspiredâ: how the story of Terry Fox fired up Canadaâs patriotic spirit again
Canada’s citizens are finding unity again in the story of the man who ran cross-country on one leg to raise awareness for children’s cancer...
At the Lyon Biennale's 18th edition, art and the economy converse with one another
This edition of the major contemporary art fair, titled 'Passer d'un rêve à l'autre' ('From One Dream to Another'), brings together 120 arti...
Trump signs into law sweeping Russia sanctions package aiming to choke off revenues funding the war in Ukraine
The bill received widespread opposition from Democrat lawmakers, who favoured tougher sanctions on Russia, but opposed provisions in the dra...
Operations resume at Luxembourg airport after 'unauthorised' drones halt flights
The airport has warned of knock-on delays and disruption as airlines work to restore regular flight schedules.
Bolivia slashes diesel subsidies as its Congress ratifies $1.9 billion IMF deal to ease deep economic crisis
La Paz hopes the deal, awaiting final authorisation by the IMF’s executive board, will open other lines of finances from different instituti...
Who deserves a transplant? AI's answer isn't the same as a human doctor's
AI chatbots make faster, more confident, but less nuanced decisions than human doctors when choosing who gets a life-saving kidney transplan...
Puzzle solutions for Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026
Find answers to the latest online sudoku and crossword puzzles that were published in USA TODAY Network's local newspapers.
No, 19 North Crowley runs past Duncanville in Texas high school football clash
In a matchup between two Texas high school football powerhouses, North Crowley took to the ground to take down Duncanville.
Edwin Díaz makes successful return, rookie Josue De Paula strong for Dodgers in win
Edwin Díaz made his first appearance in a month and finished the game out while rookie Josue De Paula made his Dodger Stadium debut one to...
Tottenham vs. Aston Villa prediction, where to watch, time for Premier League match
Saturday's Premier League slate opens with two winless sides in London when Tottenham host Aston Villa.
Rare San Francisco houseboat hits the market for $1.75 million
The houseboats rarely come up for sale. Instead, they are passed down through generations of San Franciscans. But one happens to be on the m...
Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
Russia's parliamentary election for the first time is being held in Ukraine's regions that Moscow illegally annexed after the start of its f...
Could US pull one-third of troops from Europe? What that would mean
US Pentagon is reportedly considering proposals for reducing military footprint across the Atlantic.
Russia’s elections are more than political theatre
For the Kremlin, parliamentary elections remain a mechanism for political participation, feedback and legitimacy.
The Guide #261: There is so much good telly this autumn you may never go outside again
In this week’s newsletter:<strong> </strong>From HBO’s incredible divorce drama War to the hilarious return of The Paper, there’s too much T...
Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.