World News

• With US unleashing attacks, Iranian official threatens that the Islamic Republic will deliver a 'hard slap'

  Iranian officials issued threats as the United States military has been conducting more attacks against the Islamic Republic this week.

• Drone offensive hits Russian oil tankers and refineries at 'industrial scale' as Moscow bans diesel exports

  Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Trump at NATO to discuss Patriot air defense as Ukraine struck 21 vessels and hit the Omsk refinery deep in Siberia.

• Critics say Turkey's verbal attacks on Israel have crossed into antisemitism

  Turkish FM Hakan Fidan reportedly called Israel a burden humanity can no longer bear, drawing accusations of genocidal rhetoric as Turkey hosts a NATO summit in Ankara.

• Trump says 'Iran lies and cheats' as IRGC emerges as dominant force in negotiations with US

  Trump declared the Iran deal effectively over after Tehran targeted U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, threatening new infrastructure strikes.

• US urges donors to abandon UNRWA funding as UN defends agency's mission

  U.S. Ambassador Jeff Bartos accused UNRWA of becoming a "subsidiary of Hamas" and urged donors to fund the Board of Peace instead at the conference.

• WATCH: Mike Waltz tells Cuban delegation 'this is not Havana' during heated UN speech

  Mike Waltz fired back at the "act of war" claim at the United Nations General Assembly, blaming the communist regime for rolling blackouts and repression.

• French court clears path for conservative presidential candidate, but house arrest threatens campaign

  Marine Le Pen's embezzlement ban was shortened to allow a 2027 presidential run, but she must wear an ankle monitor that could complicate campaigning.

• Hamas says it will dissolve Gaza government, but Israel warns group still seeks Hezbollah-style control

  Critics say Hamas' dissolution of its Gaza governing body is a performative step to preserve armed control while surrendering only civilian burdens.

• Video shows bomb rock Damascus hotel where French President Macron is staying during Syrian state visit

  Bombs placed in a car and garbage can exploded near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus where Emmanuel Macron was staying during his state visit.

• Nigel Farage resigning from UK Parliament

  Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has resigned from Parliament to force a snap by-election following an ongoing parliamentary investigation into a €5 million gift from a crypto billionaire, which Farage defended as necessary funding for his personal security.

• Cuba plunges into third major blackout this year as power crisis worsens

  Cuba suffered another islandwide blackout Monday as its struggling power grid collapsed, leaving millions without electricity while officials worked to restore service.

• Israel fortifies border with Jordan as Iran seeks new terror path

  IDF Division 96 has thwarted more than 20 smuggling attempts this year as Israel reactivates 45 military bases along the Jordan Valley border.

• Who is Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan? How NATO's most unpredictable leader keeps reinventing himself

  Experts say Erdoğan's defining trait isn't Islamism or nationalism but political survival, as Trump calls Turkey's leader "a friend" ahead of NATO summit.

• Zelenskyy pressures US and Europe for more 'air defense' assistance amid ongoing war with Russia

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges the U.S. and Europe to provide more missiles to help Ukraine amid the war with Russia.

• Australian mother healing with 'beautiful messages' after losing arm to shark attack

  Leah Stewart reads global supporter messages during sleepless nights as her recovery from the Coogee Beach shark attack and amputation continues.

• Tens of thousands of far-left protesters clash with police in anti-conservative party riots

  Videos show police deploying batons and anti-riot measures as over 30,000 far-left protesters clashed with officers outside AfD's party conference.

• World leaders, dignitaries pay tribute to America on historic 250th birthday

  King Charles and Pope Leo XIV were among world leaders sending messages to Trump on America's 250th Independence Day. From Jerusalem to the UAE and Japan congratulations were sent.

• Conservative Keiko Fujimori officially declared winner of Peru's presidential runoff election

  Keiko Fujimori won Peru's presidential runoff after defeating Roberto Sánchez by a razor-thin margin, pledging an "iron fist" against surging crime.

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  Beginners' Dungeons and Dragons - APL

  Interested in learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons?

  Jul 9, 2026 at Aurora Public Library
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  Dolly's Summer Tour

  Visit our life-sized Dolly Parton cut-out as she visits local businesses around Dearborn County promoting her Imagination Library.

  Jul 9, 2026
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  Summer Explorer’s Story Time @North Dearborn

  Children will hear songs and stories on a variety of themes while developing early literacy and language skills and complete a fun craft or activity!

  Jul 9, 2026 at North Dearborn Library

Council Adopts Park Board’s Five-Year Master Plan for Sunman Community Park

The plan outlines possible upgrades at the park.

Single Lane Closure on I-74, I-275 This Weekend in Hamilton County

The lane closures are due to a resurfacing and bridge repair project

RCCF Welcomes Summer Intern

This intern will play an active role in strengthening the foundation's work across several key areas.

SEI Trio to Play in IFCA North/South All-Star Classic This Friday

East Central, Milan and Switzerland County will be represented

JCD's Sullivan Earns All-State Honorable Mention

Sullivan pitches, catches and plays shortstop for the Eagles.

Coach Wagner Running Elite Makes Strong Debut at Greendale 5K

The team is made up of some of the top runners in Dearborn County.