World News
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UK government to lower voting age to 16 before next national election despite strong conservative opposition
The U.K. plans to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 before the next national election, with opposition claiming Labour is trying to sway the electorate.
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Pope demands ceasefire after Gaza's Catholic church is hit in apparent Israeli strike
Pope Leo XIV renewed his call for a ceasefire on Thursday after an apparent Israeli strike hit Gaza's only Catholic church, leaving two dead and several others, including the parish priest, injured.
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Russia threatens West with ‘preemptive strikes’ as NATO looks to deliver Patriots 'as quickly as possible'
Former Russian President Medvedev calls for preemptive strikes while Trump gives Putin a 50-day ultimatum to reach peace with Ukraine or face sanctions.
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Hamas losing iron grip on Gaza as US-backed group gets aid to Palestinians in need
While the international community criticizes the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a middle east expert says the U.S.- and Israel-backed organization is taking the power away from Hamas.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy names new prime minister for first time since Russia's war began
Yuliia Svyrydenko becomes Ukraine's new prime minister amid President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's executive branch shake with Russian war in fourth year.
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Trump urged to aid Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces as terror group escalates attacks on shipping
Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have sunk vessels and disrupted shipping routes worth $1 trillion annually, as Middle East experts call for U.S. support of Yemen's legitimate government.
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Rubio says Israel strike on Syrian military headquarters ‘likely a misunderstanding’
Clashes between Druze and Bedouin communities in southern Syria prompt Israeli military action as Secretary Rubio expresses hope for de-escalation amid Middle East peace efforts.
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Who are the Druze? Religious group aids Syrian members under Islamist attack, Israeli members offer support
Israeli military responds to protect Syrian Druze from Islamist militants as local Druze citizens cross the border to aid their brethren, prompting concerns from Israeli officials.
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Iran's leader threatens 'even bigger blow' against US, Trump says he's in ‘no rush’ to talk
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns of further attacks against the U.S. and Israel despite degraded military program, though experts caution that Tehran's missile capabilities remain a threat.
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Israel strikes Syria's military headquarters as the regime clashes with Druze civilians
Israel struck Syrian military headquarters as Ahmed al-Sharaa's regime clashes with the country's Druze minority, which Israel has vowed to protect.
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Icelandic volcano erupts, forcing tourists to evacuate famous geothermal spa
A volcanic eruption in Iceland forced the evacuation of the Blue Lagoon spa and the town of Grindavík as lava is flowing through a fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
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German customs officials seize 1,500 tarantulas smuggled in international spongecake shipment
An unusual smell led German customs officials to uncover approximately 1,500 tarantulas concealed in spongecake packages from Vietnam, and many of the spiders did not survive.
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Huckabee demands Israel 'aggressively investigate' murder of Palestinian-American killed in 'terrorist act'
A Palestinian American visiting family was killed during an attack by extremist settlers, according to the Palestinian Health Authority. The family of Sayfollah Musallet is demanding an investigation.
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Israel slams UN for ignoring aid already in Gaza while demanding more
Israel is calling out international organizations, including the United Nations, for decrying the situation in Gaza as "thousands of pallets" of aid remain undistributed.
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Putin mum on Trump's 50-day ultimatum, Kremlin officials claim Russia 'didn't care'
President Donald Trump issues Russian President Vladimir Putin a 50-day deadline to end Ukraine war or face 100% tariffs, prompting skepticism from the EU's chief diplomat and Kyiv's mayor over 50-day timeframe.
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Zelenskyy shakes up Ukrainian government, with US weapons on the way
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy taps a new prime minister amid a government shakeup as the country continues its fourth year of war against Russia.
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'Squad' members 'decide to lie and twist facts' about Israel's history, says prominent Arab activist
Israeli Arab activist Yoseph Haddad criticizes the "Squad" for undermining Arab-Jewish coexistence and explains how extremist ideologies spread through Middle East movements.
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Iran vows retaliation if UN Security Council issues snapback sanctions on anniversary of nuclear deal
Tehran issues warning against U.N. snapback sanctions amid concerns over its nuclear program, while expert warns that enforcing the U.N. mechanism could prompt Iran to exit non-proliferation treaty.
Events
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Country Shop Hop of SE Indiana
Shop 4 Shops and Win $100
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Country Roads Shop Hop of Southeastern Indiana
Event on July 17, 18, 19
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Start Smart Event
We are having a back to school event for area children to receive supplies along with free vaccines, hearing checks, community services and more.
The workshop is scheduled for July 28th.
Over the course of three days, 10 students learned how to assemble and ride skateboards.
Adding a K9 unit to support community wellness.
The second of six SIRC races was held on Saturday in St. Leon.
The round will be played at Hidden Valley Golf Club.
The next Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit event is July 12 in St. Leon.
