World News

• UNRWA fires 70 Gaza staffers amid allegations of Hamas ties, says terminations not admission of guilt

  UNRWA fires 70 Gaza staff members amid long-standing Israeli claims the agency collaborates with Hamas, though it says dismissals are not an admission.

• Woman airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after shark attack at popular Sydney beach

  A 30-year-old woman suffered serious injuries to her arm and leg after a shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach, the latest in a string of incidents.

• Mike Waltz says Gulf allies back Trump’s Iran pressure campaign after regional trip: ‘Zero daylight’

  Ambassador Mike Waltz says Gulf allies back Trump's blockade and economic pressure campaign against Iran, with UAE and Bahrain validating U.S. strategy.

• Expert warns of 'general escalation' of fighting if Houthis resume Red Sea campaign

  State Department calls Houthi Red Sea shipping ban unacceptable as experts warn of potential escalation and Israeli and U.S. strikes on Yemen targets.

• Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to 30 years over North Korea drone flights

  South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years for allegedly ordering drone flights over North Korea to justify martial law.

• Starmer in 'seismic' crisis, UK defense chief quits before high-stakes Trump NATO summit

  U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey resigned over a Cabinet dispute with PM Starmer on military spending weeks before the NATO summit in Ankara.

• Inside Tehran: Iranians describe IRGC's brutal rule, poverty — ask Trump to 'stay the course'

  Iranians inside Tehran describe growing IRGC control, economic collapse and bread lines as Trump threatens to hit Iran hard over nuclear talks.

• Pope Leo hits beaches of popular European migrant entry point after criticizing global immigration policies

  Pope Leo XIV visited Spain's Canary Islands to meet with migrants, calling for legal and safe immigration pathways after criticizing Europe's policies.

• Christian leaders hold emergency summit in Jerusalem to confront global rise in antisemitism

  International Christian Embassy Jerusalem is hosting an emergency summit addressing rising antisemitism and replacement theology amid church leaders' silence.

• UK spy powers draw US scrutiny over alleged Apple encryption backdoor demand

  Rep. Jim Jordan is scrutinizing U.K. surveillance laws over concerns they could expose American officials' communications and strain the Five Eyes alliance.

• Colombian lawmakers seek suspension of Trump foe Gustavo Petro over alleged meddling in upcoming election

  Colombian lawmakers consider suspending President Gustavo Petro from office amid allegations he improperly intervened in the presidential election.

• Britain introduces sweeping new powers to target foreign state-linked groups including Iran's IRGC

  Britain's new National Security Bill would grant sweeping powers to designate foreign state-linked groups involved in assassination plots and sabotage.

• World court prosecutor who went after Netanyahu for war crimes suspended over sexual misconduct

  Karim Khan, who sought arrest warrants for Netanyahu, suspended from the International Criminal Court amid allegations of serious misconduct involving nonconsensual sexual activity.

• British Muslim police group called IDF a terrorist organization, questioned Hamas atrocity reports

  A U.K. Muslim police group's paper allegedly calls IDF a terrorist group and disputes Oct. 7 atrocities, prompting calls for investigation and dismissals.

• Belfast burns after Sudanese migrant arrested in brutal knife attack

  A Sudanese asylum seeker accused of blinding a Belfast man in one eye during a stabbing attack appeared in court as anti-immigrant unrest spread.

• EXCLUSIVE: Serbian President Vučić says support for US 'surged' under Trump, invites him to visit Belgrade

  Serbian President Vučić says relations with the U.S. have transformed under Trump, citing economic cooperation and an invitation for Trump to visit.

• Bystanders hailed as 'heroic' after intervening in brutal knife attack by Sudanese migrant in UK

  A Sudanese man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a knife attack in Belfast, Northern Ireland left a man in his 40s with serious injuries.

• Iran accelerates execution campaign against anti-regime activists amid internet censorship

  Iran accelerates executions of dissidents and protesters amid internet censorship, with actual numbers almost certainly higher than documented figures.

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Parents Pass Away, Children Hospitalized in Dearborn Co. Crash

The crash occurred on the 8600 block of State Road 350.

Volunteer Leader Jim Fulton Brings Dearborn County’s WWII Memorial Back to Life

Behind the scenes of how history is about to come full circle on July 4th in Newtown Park in Lawrenceburg

U.S. Postal Service Will be Closed in Observance of Juneteenth, June 19

Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies when Post Offices are closed

Batesville 6th at Golf Regional; Jon Moody Becomes First Regional Champ in Program History

Moody is going to State!

Lawrenceburg Grad Named Recipient of Prestigious Munoz Foundation Scholarship

Each year the Munoz Foundation awards multiple $20,000 scholarships

Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit Starts June 27 in Rushville

Five races this summer will support local cross country programs.