World News
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Netanyahu coalition threatened by conscription standoff with religious parties
Israel's political crisis deepens as ultra-Orthodox parties threaten to leave Netanyahu's coalition over military conscription exemptions, potentially triggering early elections.
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Merz says US in 'strong position' to stop Putin, Trump says 'let them fight for a little while'
Trump compared war in Ukraine to children fighting in a park during a meeting with German Chancellor Merz, who emphasized that Trump is "the key person" who can pressure Russia to end the conflict.
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Russia vows to repair planes damaged by Ukraine in massive drone attack, claims they were 'not destroyed'
Russia is vowing to repair the planes that were seen heavily damaged by Ukraine over the weekend in a massive drone attack across multiple airfields.
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Pope makes plea for peace with Ukraine in call with Putin
In their first call, Pope Leo emphasized dialogue with Putin about the Ukraine war, while the Kremlin leader claimed Kyiv was escalating the conflict after recent infrastructure attacks.
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French report identifies Muslim Brotherhood threat as Ted Cruz seeks US terror designation for group
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz announced he is reintroducing his bill to designate the Muslim Brotherhood. This comes after a French report flagged the group as a threat.
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Hamas working to 'sabotage' Trump-backed aid group with 'fake news': Israeli official
Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Oren Marmorstein says Hamas is trying to sabotage a U.S. and Israeli-backed humanitarian aid group so it can retain control in Gaza.
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Germany's Merz to 'adapt' to Trump during high-stakes meeting on tariffs, defense
German Chancellor Merz's meeting with President Trump is expected to cover trade disputes and defense concerns, with Merz backing Trump's call to increase NATO's military spending.
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Russia drone strike kills 5 in Ukraine after Putin promised retaliation in Trump call
At least five people, including a 1-year-old, were killed in a Russian attack on Ukraine just hours after a phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Israel recovers bodies of 2 hostages from Gaza Strip: ‘May their memory be blessed’
Israel has recovered the bodies of two hostages who were abducted during Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 massacre that ignited the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
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EXCLUSIVE: 'Refugees in their own country': Samaritan's Purse steps into Israel's war zones with needed relief
Edward Graham visits Israel’s war zones as Samaritan’s Purse delivers armored ambulances, builds trauma centers and helps restore hope to terror-struck communities.
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Communist country dumps decades-old 2-child policy as birth rates plummet to alarming levels
Vietnam's National Assembly ends the two-child policy implemented in 1993 to combat overpopulation, now facing declining birth rates and a significant gender imbalance of 111 boys per 100 girls in 2024.
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Trump admin stands by Israel, rejects UN resolution backed by UK and France
The U.S. rejected a one-sided U.N. Security Council resolution backed by the U.K., France, Russia and China calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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WWII bombs found in European city force massive evacuation operation
Three U.S. World War II bombs found in Cologne defused after prompting the evacuation of 20,000 residents and the closure of hospitals, businesses and transportation routes.
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Israel vows to 'act accordingly' as Thunberg sails toward Gaza on Palestinian-flagged vessel
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg sets sail for Gaza with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition under Palestinian flag, prompting Israel's military to confirm they are monitoring the vessel's approach.
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Iran's Khamenei rejects US zero uranium enrichment demand as '100% against' its interests
Iran opposes US demands to halt uranium enrichment, with Khamenei asserting Iran’s capability to produce nuclear fuel and its nuclear program as a matter of national pride.
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Israeli officials object to expected UN Security Council ceasefire resolution
Israeli officials are voicing objections to a draft resolution that calls for a ceasefire, the return of the hostages and the lifting of aid restrictions which is set to go before the U.N. Security Council.
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Several feared dead in a stampede outside a cricket stadium in India
A deadly stampede occurred outside Bengaluru’s cricket stadium during Indian Premier League winner celebrations, with reports of multiple fatalities and numerous injuries amid large crowds.
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China, Rubio exchange jabs on 36th anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre
On the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square attack, China faces criticism over its censorship and refusal to acknowledge the deadly 1989 pro-democracy protests.
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Tween Time - APL
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Firefly Storytimes
Each week we are featuring a Firefly nominated book at Storytime! Come to all 5, win a prize!
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Switzerland County Angel Tree Annual Yard SaleAnnual yard sale to benefit Angel Tree program
at Switzerland County Fairgrounds
The clean-up happens Saturday, June 14.
The program is entering its fifth year.
The IHSAA Boys Golf State Tournament got underway on Thursday.
IHSAA Softball Regional Results
Conf. Champ Southwestern and Switz. Co. led the way with four selections each.
