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World Swiss Glaciers Lost Nearly 20% of Their Ice Mass in Five Years Swiss glaciers have rapidly receded, losing about 20% of their ice volume in the last five years and 5.5% this year alone, due to low snowfall and record-high temperatures. Al Jazeera World Federal Judge Rules Noncitizen Voting Law Unconstitutional in Florida Case A federal judge in Miami has ruled a law criminalizing noncitizen voting unconstitutional, asserting states' exclusive power over voter qualifications. Al Jazeera World US Pressures Europe to Release Diesel Reserves Amid Export Ban Threat US President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports to ease prices in the US ahead of November elections, suggesting he might ask European countries to release their diesel reserves. BBC News World Ethiopia: Conflict Escalates Beyond Tigray as New Alliance Targets Government Fighting in northern Ethiopia has intensified and spread beyond the Tigray region, with a new alliance of armed groups aiming to overthrow the government. Al Jazeera World Flydubai Captain Describes Fighting for Passengers' Lives During Co-Pilot Attack in Cockpit Flydubai's Indian captain, Smit Machchhar, recounted fighting to save the lives of passengers during an attack by his co-pilot in the cockpit. BBC News World UK Arrests British-Iranian Suspect Over Alleged RAF Base Plot British police have arrested a 25-year-old British-Iranian man on suspicion of preparing "terrorist acts" in connection with a security incident at RAF Fairford airbase. Al Jazeera World US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Establishes New Office of Religious Affairs Reporting Directly to Him at Pentagon US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the establishment of a new Office of Religious Affairs at the Pentagon, which will report directly to him and provide religious support to military personne Euronews World Ethiopia and Eritrea Sever Diplomatic Ties Amid Escalating Tensions Ethiopia and Eritrea have mutually cut diplomatic relations as renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia raises fears of a wider regional conflict. BBC News World India's 'Cockroach Movement' Escalates Protests Demanding Election Commission Chief's Resignation India's Gen Z-led 'Cockroach Janta Party' and student groups are launching nationwide protests demanding the resignation of the Election Commission chief. Al Jazeera World Swiss Glaciers Lost Over 5% of Ice Volume in 2026, Experts Warn of Imminent Disappearance Swiss glaciers lost nearly 20% of their mass over the last five years, with 2026 marking the second-biggest annual loss on record. DW World India and Pakistan to Clash in Historic Asian Games Cricket Final India defeated Sri Lanka in the men's cricket semi-finals of the Asian Games, setting up a first-ever final encounter against rivals Pakistan. Al Jazeera World Zimbabwean Tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and Wife Die in Helicopter Crash Prominent Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke were killed in a helicopter crash near Harare, claiming six lives. BBC News World Failed Execution Attempt in US: Inmate Survives After Two Injections Christa Pike, the only woman on death row in Tennessee, survived a lethal injection attempt after two doses failed to kill her, leading to her hospitalization. Al Jazeera World Questions Arise Over Pilot's Clearance After Flydubai Co-Pilot Attack A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was forced to land in Saudi Arabia after a co-pilot allegedly attacked the pilot, raising serious questions about aviation safety and pilot vetting. Al Jazeera World US Weakens Fuel-Efficiency Rules: Cheaper Cars, Higher Running Costs, and Increased Emissions Risk The US Department of Transportation has rolled back fuel-efficiency rules, ostensibly to lower vehicle prices, but critics warn this could lead to higher fuel costs for drivers and increased carbon em DW World Botswana at 60: A Diamond-Fueled Success Story Challenging Postcolonial African Failure Narrative Celebrating 60 years of independence, Botswana has transformed its diamond wealth into sustainable development, education, and healthcare, serving as an inspiring model for many African nations. Al Jazeera World Blasts Heard in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia Conflict Widens in the North Conflict in northern Ethiopia has escalated, with explosions reported in the capital Addis Ababa, as federal forces advance towards Mekelle, the capital of Tigray. Al Jazeera World Russian Dissident Garry Kasparov Warned by US of Danger to His Life Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov announced he received warnings from US and Lithuanian security services about threats to his life. BBC News World New Twice-Yearly Injection Could Revolutionize HIV Prevention, But Access Remains a Challenge A new twice-yearly injection called Lenacapavir is hailed as a breakthrough in HIV prevention, but concerns about global access to the drug are growing. Al Jazeera World Explosions Heard in Ethiopian Capital Addis Ababa After Drone Flight Ban Explosions were heard in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, hours after drone flights were banned, following recent fighting between the army and a new alliance of armed groups. BBC News World Flydubai Attack Bolsters Netanyahu's Security Message Ahead of Israeli Vote A stabbing incident on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv is being framed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reinforce his security warnings ahead of the upcoming elections. Al Jazeera World Somali Pirates Kill Five Crew Members on Hijacked Tanker Somali pirates reportedly killed five crew members on a Palau-flagged oil tanker off the coast of Somalia before security forces rescued the ship, marking the first such deaths in over a decade. Al Jazeera World Public Workers in France Strike Over Pay, Student Protests Turn Violent Tens of thousands of public workers in France went on strike demanding higher wages, while student protests at schools escalated into violent clashes with police, leading to **440** arrests. Al Jazeera World US Defense Secretary Hegseth to Cut General and Admiral Positions by 20% US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce a plan to reduce the number of general and admiral positions in the military by 20%. Al Jazeera