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• Trump slams UK island handoff deal that could put key US military base at risk

  President Donald Trump calls the United Kingdom's Chagos Islands transfer plan "an act of great stupidity," warning China could exploit the deal.

• US begins transferring ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq amid security transition

  U.S. forces moved 150 ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq as CENTCOM began a transfer operation involving up to 7,000 radical prisoners.

• 62 Nigerian hostages rescued, 2 militants killed, army says

  Nigeria's military rescued 62 hostages and killed two militants in operations across Zamfara, Kebbi and Sokoto states after weekend church kidnappings.

• Iran will retaliate 'with everything we have' if US attacks, senior diplomat warns

  More than 4,500 protesters killed in Iran as foreign minister threatens forceful response to potential U.S. military strikes in escalating regional crisis.

• Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace after initial pushback

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will join President Donald Trump’s newly formed Gaza Board of Peace after initially criticizing its structure.

• Iranian soldier sentenced to death for refusing to fire on protesters during nationwide unrest

  Iranian soldier Javid Khales was reportedly sentenced to death for refusing orders to shoot protesters during nationwide unrest, a human rights group says.

• Armed militias fire heavy machine guns through Tehran streets in deadly night attacks

  Iran protests entered day 24 with 4,519 confirmed deaths. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei backs security forces amid nationwide demonstrations.

• American flags torched, riot police clash with protesters ahead of Trump Davos arrival

  Swiss riots erupt in multiple cities as anti-Trump protesters march against President Trump's World Economic Forum appearance, with police deploying water cannons.

• Israeli UN ambassador sends stark warning to Iran amid growing unrest

  Israel warns Iran not to test its military readiness amid tensions over ballistic missiles and nuclear capabilities following summer 2025 operations.

• Trump floats ‘Board of Peace’ to replace UN, signals major global power shift

  President Donald Trump invited dozens of countries including Russia, China, and Ukraine to join his Board of Peace initiative, with a signing ceremony planned for Davos, Switzerland.

• US forces apprehend sanctioned vessel in Caribbean maritime operation targeting illicit oil transport

  U.S. military forces apprehended Motor Vessel Sagitta in the Caribbean as part of Operation Southern Spear targeting sanctioned tanker vessels.

• Trump told to 'f--- off' by Danish lawmaker during European Parliament debate about Greenland

  European Parliament member Anders Vistisen confronts President Donald Trump's Greenland interest with profanity-laced rebuke, drawing a reprimand from parliament leadership.

• Top EU official warns Trump's tariff threat over Greenland pushback is 'a mistake'

  EU chief calls President Donald Trump's Greenland tariff threats "a mistake" as European leaders warn of downward spiral in transatlantic trade relations.

• ISIS takes credit for Kabul suicide bombing at Chinese restaurant

  ISIS-K claims responsibility for deadly suicide blast at Chinese restaurant in Kabul, killing seven people, including one Chinese national.

• Fourth shark attack in three days rocks Australia as authorities close beaches and deploy drumlines

  A string of shark attacks near Sydney prompted beach closures across New South Wales. The latest victim attacked at Point Plomer suffered only minor cuts.

• Trump confirms he invited Putin to join his Board of Peace: 'He's been invited'

  U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed Russian President Vladimir Putin was invited to the Board of Peace for supervision of the Gaza plan.

• ISIS fighters break free from Syrian jail amid chaotic government handover

  U.S. military boosts regional presence with F-15 fighter jets and USS Abraham Lincoln deployment as ISIS prison break highlights security risks amid Syria's political realignment.

• Gunmen abduct dozens of worshippers from multiple Nigerian churches using sophisticated weapons

  Gunmen allegedly abducted dozens of worshippers from two churches in Nigeria's Kaduna state, with security forces deployed to track the captors.

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Senate Republicans Champion No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime

The proposal is heading to the full Senate for further consideration.

Proposed Bill Would Allow Advertising on School Buses

The legislation would give school districts the ability to use existing resources as a new revenue stream. 

City of Lawrenceburg Residents Asked to Limit Street Parking Due to Forecast

Snow is in the forecast Saturday into Sunday.

Local Sports Report - January 20, 2026

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Shawe's Barron Breaks Scoring Record, Named ORVC Player of the Week

Milan's Gabe Riehle also earned recognition.

Madison's Davis Named IBCA District 3 Player of the Week

Davis recently became Madison's all-time scoring leader.