Miami judge rules federal noncitizen voting law violates US Constitution
A federal judge in Miami ruled that a law criminalizing noncitizen voting is unconstitutional, finding that states, not Congress, have authority over voter qualifications.
US delivers F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan as island eyes threat from China
The US delivered two F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan on Friday as part of an $8 billion agreement to strengthen the island’s defense capabilities against potential Chinese military action.
Swiss glaciers suffer another year of record ice loss
Switzerland’s glaciers lost over 5% of their ice in 2026, continuing a rapid decline linked to global warming. The loss threatens Europe’s water supply and increases risks of landslides and flooding.
Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine
Vladimir Putin shows no signs of halting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Moscow appearing to intensify military operations and escalate pressure on European supporters of Kyiv.
Cornell case spotlights ‘confusing’ web of systems for reporting campus assaults
A civil lawsuit against Cornell University highlights confusion surrounding how colleges and law enforcement handle sexual assault reports, with advocates noting the overlap between university and criminal justice systems creates barriers for survivors.
Captain Smit Machchhar: The ‘hero’ India pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight
An Indian pilot was stabbed during a Flydubai flight bound for Israel on Wednesday, but managed to allow passengers and crew to overpower the attacker and prevent a crash, saving 174 people.