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The schedule for the four men and one woman, who also have Iranian passports, to board a plane in Tehran, Iran, is unknown. As part of the trade, which was arranged by Qatar, five Iranians who are now detained in the US are anticipated to be released simultaneously.

Satellite data reveals that the sea ice surrounding Antarctica is well below any previously seen winter level, setting a troubling new standard for an area that previously appeared to be impervious to global warming. Walter Meier, who monitors sea-ice for the National Snow and Ice Data Centre, said it is "so far outside anything we've seen, it's almost mind-blowing." The vast area of ice that makes up Antarctica controls the planet's temperature by reflecting the Sun's energy back into the atmosphere. Polar specialists have feared that an unstable Antarctica might have far-reaching effects.

A week after significant flash floods, there have been calls for a complete evacuation of Derna In eastern Libya. Following storm Daniel, two dams burst, destroying entire city areas and killing thousand of people. The mayor of the city warns that with many still missing and varying death toll estimate of between 6,000 and 11,000 the final tally may approach 20,000.

Mojgan Eftekhari, the mother of Mahsa Amini, has given her first interview since her daughter passed away a year ago. After being jailed in Tehran by Iran's morality police, Mahsa passed away in September 2022. Unprecedented protests spread across the nation as a result. She had been charged with improper hijab [veil] adornment. Witnesses said the 22-year-old was abused while in detention, but authorities denied abuse and said "sudden heart failure" was to blame for the woman's passing.

Former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales has been ordered by a judge not to approach midfielder Jenni Hermoso within 200 metres. As the national court in Madrid examined a criminal charge of sexual assault and coercion, prosecutors asked for the restraining order. After Spain won the Women's World Cup, Mr. Rubiales made his first appearance in court and denied kissing Ms. Hermoso inappropriately. Attorney for Ms. Hermoso insisted categorically that it was a "non-consensual kiss".