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• France records more than 5,700 excess deaths during historic early summer heat wave

  More than 5,700 excess deaths were recorded during France's unprecedented June heat wave, making it the country's deadliest since 2003, health officials said.

• Italy shuts down effort linked to Gaza flotilla group to track Jewish, Israeli tourists

  An anonymous online form asked the public to report locations of Israeli tourists and Italian Jews, drawing comparisons to fascist-era persecution.

• Rubio accuses Iran of flying IRGC personnel into Yemen as Houthi threat escalates

  Marco Rubio accuses Iran of flying IRGC members into Yemen, saying the flights helped ignite a renewed confrontation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.

• Israel's new exhibit exposes years of Hamas terrorist planning before Oct 7 massacre

  A 600-square-meter exhibition features Hamas tunnel replicas, attack vehicles, and documents revealing Hezbollah and Iran's roles in the Oct. 7 assault.

• Nigerian pastor highlighted by Trump says he’s next after militia kills his relatives

  Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo says Fulani militia killed nine of his family and now threatens his life as the State Department condemns Christian persecution.

• Iran regime change talk resurfaces as Trump says Tehran 'wants to meet' amid US strikes

  Trump administration officials are reportedly debating whether to support Iran's downfall, even as Trump says Iran is desperately seeking talks.

• $290M cocaine haul found ‘skillfully concealed’ in massive banana shipment

  Italian officials said the 1,700-pound haul of cocaine, hidden among banana pallets, could have generated roughly $290 million on the street.

• Canada reportedly scraps joint bridge celebration with US after Trump renews tariff threat

  Canada canceled a joint celebration for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, after President Donald Trump renewed tariff threats.

• UK's Burnham names Trump critic Ed Miliband foreign secretary; ex-Thatcher aide brands pick 'disastrous'

  Ed Miliband’s appointment as the United Kingdom's foreign secretary sparks warnings of tension with President Trump over his past attacks, net-zero policies and foreign affairs.

• Nicaragua's Ortega says country will 'never again' hold elections, shutting out opposition

  Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega said the country will hold no more elections, eliminating any path for opposition to challenge his rule when his term ends.

• Sinaloa Cartel boss 'El Mayo' sentenced to life, ordered to pay $15B in drug trafficking profits

  Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada Garcia received a life sentence and was ordered to forfeit $15 billion in drug trafficking profits.

• Europe's 'green ideology' climate agenda risks crushing its industry, environment minister warns

  Czech Environment Minister Igor Červený warns Europe will "crush" its industrial base unless leaders retreat from aggressive climate policies.

• Tate brothers to remain behind bars for now as UK seeks extradition on rape, trafficking charges

  Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain behind bars for now after appearing in a Miami federal courtroom as they begin fighting Britain's extradition request on 59 charges, including rape and human trafficking.

• Ukraine unleashes more than 400 drones near Moscow in one of war's biggest attacks

  More than 400 drones targeted Moscow in one of Ukraine's largest attacks, striking an oil depot and logistics facilities more than 250 miles from the border.

• Andy Burnham takes over as UK prime minister, calls for 'new political model'

  Andy Burnham enters Downing Street vowing to shift power away from London, but his past criticism of Trump could create early friction with Washington.

• Steve Forbes urges Trump to keep the Strait of Hormuz open at all costs

  Publisher Steve Forbes calls for maximum pressure on Tehran regime, urges Trump administration to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as a non-negotiable imperative.

• Ex-counterterrorism official Joe Kent continues calling for US military withdrawal from Middle East

  Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent is continuing to advocate for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the Middle East.

• ISIS poised to exploit historic US Iraq exit, terror group 'actively waiting in the gaps,' expert warns

  ISIS fighters in Syria may have grown from 2,000 to 10,000 as the U.S. prepares to complete its Iraq withdrawal by Sept. 30, an expert warns.

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Lawrenceburg Kroger to Host Community Cookout and Fundraiser

Shoppers are encouraged make monetary or canned good donations to the Clearinghouse

North Vernon Man Arrested on Drug Charges

He allegedly told investigators he was dealing meth to "people who needed it."

Two Charged Following Alleged Armed Robbery, Search in Lawrenceburg

The incident took place on Monday.

Indiana's Top Schools for Athletes: East Central Makes Top 25

The list was compiled by USA Today.

LHS Announces Free Admission to Games for Lawrenceburg Students

Only adult Tiger All-Sport Passes will be sold this school year.

Lawrenceburg Teen Wins Tiger Trail 5K

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