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Swiss Glaciers Vanished by Nearly a Fifth in Recent Years, Scientists Say

AMELIA NIERENBERG

One researcher called it a “desperately needed warning sign” that countries need to tackle human-driven climate change.

Israelis Take Pride in Bravery of Passengers Who Saved FlyDubai Flight

ISABEL KERSHNER

The events evoked days decades ago when Israel was widely admired for its plucky survival against the odds and for taking on hijackers.

American University of Afghanistan at Risk of Closure Amid Funding Cuts

ELIAN PELTIER, YAQOOB AKBARY AND SAFIULLAH PADSHAH

The State Department has denied its funding for the next two years, jeopardizing the education of hundreds of female Afghan students.

Egypt Arrests 6 Matsaddash Journalists on Claims of Spreading Disinformation

LYNSEY CHUTEL

The government claims that reporters from Matsaddash, a well-known news outlet that debunks false reports, spread disinformation for the banned Muslim Brotherhood.

Nigerian Charged With Running Fake Government Agency

RUTH MACLEAN

The Nigerian secured office space in a federal building, opened bank accounts and even held meetings with foreign diplomats. He says he is innocent.

Investigators Seek to Determine How a Weapon Entered FlyDubai Cockpit

LEO SANDS

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said one possibility was that the assailant used an emergency crash ax, typically stored in the cockpit.

Canada’s Proposed Oil Pipeline Offers Carney Relief From Domestic and Global Turmoil

IAN AUSTEN

The new pipeline from Alberta’s oil sands to the Pacific Coast may lower separatist tensions in that province while also loosening energy ties with the U.S.

Africa's richest man launches Kenya oil refinery despite land protests

The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.

Lucien Lazare, Jewish Resistance Fighter in Occupied France, Dies at 101

ADAM NOSSITER

He and a small troop of French Jews worked with the Allies to distribute supplies and fight the Nazis, ambushing a German train and liberating a city in the south.

Mike Smith, Bubbles on ‘Trailer Park Boys,’ Has Sexual Assault Charge Dismissed

NEIL VIGDOR

The Canadian cult comedy series announced that Mr. Smith, 54, would resume his involvement with the show.

2 passengers who helped thwart the FlyDubai attack add details in a TV interview.

HEEDO ABU LABAN

A Climate Change Rebrand

KATRIN BENNHOLD

More politicians have stopped talking about the climate, but the green transition is still moving forward.

Russia to Sharply Increase War Spending and Cut Social Programs

IVAN NECHEPURENKO

Both sides are finding it increasingly difficult to finance the conflict in Ukraine. Russia’s 2027 budget envisions more debt, higher taxes and lower social benefits.

FlyDubai Under Scrutiny After Cockpit Attack

ISMAEEL NAAR AND JOHNATAN REISS

The United Arab Emirates has said it is leading the investigation into the episode, and FlyDubai’s service between Dubai and Tel Aviv has been suspended.

UK-Iranian Man Arrested in Connection to RAF Fairford Air Base Incident

MICHAEL D. SHEAR

British police said a 25-year-old British-Iranian dual national was arrested Thursday. British officials have said they believe Iran played a part in planning the incident at R.A.F. Fairford.