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World Saudi-led Coalition Dismisses Houthi Claims of Riyadh Attack as 'Misleading' The Saudi-led coalition has rejected claims by the Houthi group in Yemen that they launched missile and drone attacks on the Saudi capital, Riyadh, calling them 'misleading'. Al Jazeera World North Korea Claims Test of AI-Equipped, Evasive Missile North Korea announced it test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile, claiming it can maneuver in flight to evade South Korean and Japanese missile defenses and features artificial intelligence Euronews World Bosnia Holds Complex General Elections Amid EU Bid and Ethnic Divisions Bosnia and Herzegovina held general elections to elect numerous national and regional officials, reflecting the country's intricate political structure. Al Jazeera World Kyiv's Northern Bridge Hit Again by Russian Drones During German Chancellor's Visit Russia targeted Kyiv's strategic Northern Bridge for the second consecutive day with drone strikes, coinciding with a surprise visit by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to the Ukrainian capital. BBC News World Books Rescued and Distributed to Children Amidst Gaza's Destruction Following the destruction of libraries and schools in Gaza due to war, volunteers are recovering and repairing books from the rubble to preserve literary heritage and provide them to children. Al Jazeera World Bosnia-Herzegovina Votes Amidst Divisive Campaigns and EU Aspirations Bosnia and Herzegovina held critical elections for parliamentary, presidential, and local offices, with 3.4 million voters participating amidst economic slowdowns, stalled EU progress, and deep-seated DW World Iran Sets Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz to US Iran has stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States accepts its seven-day plan for reopening the crucial waterway. Al Jazeera World Japan Protests to US After Marine Arrested in Okinawa on Murder Suspicion The Japanese government has lodged an official protest with Washington following the arrest of a US Marine in Okinawa on suspicion of murdering a woman. DW World National Geographic's New Documentary Series Explores Africa's Wild Home National Geographic's new documentary series "Africa: Earth's Wild Home," narrated by Wunmi Mosaku, brings Africa's unique wildlife and ecosystems to viewers. Ars Technica World Cornell Rape Accuser 'Jane Doe' Under Online Siege, Says Lawyer The lawyer for 'Jane Doe,' the woman accusing seven men of rape at Cornell University, states his client is "not doing well" amid online attempts to uncover her identity. BBC News World WHO Warns of Critical Delays in Gaza Aid Delivery The World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned that repeated hold-ups in getting vital medical supplies into Gaza could have 'devastating consequences' for residents. Al Jazeera World G7 Nations to Release **100 Million Barrels** of Oil and Diesel to Combat Soaring Prices G7 countries have agreed to release **100 million barrels** of oil and diesel from strategic reserves to ease global energy price spikes and avert a potential US diesel export ban. BBC News World Gaza Voters Seek Jobs and Security as Palestinian Elections Approach Ahead of the first Palestinian national elections in 20 years, people in Gaza are hoping for leaders who can address critical issues like unemployment, security, and reconstruction. Al Jazeera World Latvia Holds Parliamentary Election Amid Rising Costs and Security Concerns Latvia's parliamentary election saw approximately 1.5 million voters cast their ballots, with national security and increasing living costs dominating the political discourse. DW World Decades-Old Standoff Returns to Northern Ireland An old parade dispute between Catholic and Protestant communities in Northern Ireland has reignited decades later, threatening the fragile peace. Al Jazeera World Russia Strikes Second Major Bridge in Kyiv, Mayor Reports According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, Russia has hit the Northern Bridge in the Ukrainian capital, marking the second major bridge targeted in recent days. BBC News World Senegal's Hidden Debt Crisis and IMF Relations Under Scrutiny A new **$2.2 billion** loan program between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Senegal has been announced, bringing the country's previously concealed debts and quest for economic independence Al Jazeera World Flydubai Co-Pilot's Axe Attack on Captain Prevented Disaster A co-pilot's attempt to attack the captain with an axe and seize control of a Flydubai plane was thwarted by passengers and crew, preventing a potential disaster. BBC News World Yemeni Army Reports Over 1,500 Houthi Casualties in Recent Fighting, Key Crossing Closed Yemen's internationally recognized government forces claim significant gains against Houthi rebels, reporting over 1,500 casualties and closing a vital crossing. Al Jazeera World Russia Strikes Key Northern Bridge in Kyiv, Mayor Reports According to Kyiv's mayor, Russia targeted the crucial Northern Bridge in the capital, intensifying its attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. DW World Verstappen Secures First Pole Position of the Season at Malaysian GP Red Bull driver Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position of the season at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Al Jazeera World German Official Calls for Next President to Come from the East Elisabeth Kaiser, Germany's Commissioner for Eastern Germany, has advocated for the next president to be from East Germany during Unity Day celebrations. DW World Yemeni Families Displaced Again as Houthis Advance on Red Sea Coast Thousands of Yemeni families are once again fleeing their homes as Houthi forces make significant advances along the Red Sea coast. Al Jazeera World German President Steinmeier Laments 'Bitter Setbacks' on Unity Day German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in his final Unity Day speech, warned that the hopes of the reunification era have suffered 'bitter setbacks' and that democracy is being challenged anew. DW