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• South African president thanks Putin after 17 men ‘lured’ to Russian front lines begin returning home

  South African President Cyril Ramaphosa thanked Vladimir Putin after 17 South African men who were "lured" to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine began returning home.

• Louvre Museum director resigns following $102M theft of crown jewels

  Louvre director Laurence des Cars resigns after thieves stole $102 million in crown jewels. Macron praised her decision as "an act of responsibility."

• Iran vows to do 'whatever it takes' to make a nuclear deal happen: report

  Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said Tuesday, "We are ready to reach an agreement as soon as possible" over Iran's nuclear program.

• Moscow rocked by apparent suicide bombing

  Moscow bombing kills police officer as Vladimir Putin reportedly claims attacker was recruited online and was unknowingly given a device that was detonated remotely.

• UK officials to consider the release of confidential documents related to Epstein-linked former Prince Andrew

  The U.K. Parliament is set to debate the release of confidential files on former Prince Andrew following his arrest on misconduct allegations.

• Iran nears China anti-ship supersonic missile deal as US carriers mass in region: report

  Iran reportedly nears deal with China for supersonic anti-ship missiles that could target U.S. carrier strike groups deployed in Middle East waters.

• Leavitt says Trump chooses diplomacy first for Iran, but remains 'willing to use' lethal force if necessary

  White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump is willing to use the "lethal force" of the U.S. military "if necessary," regarding Iran.

• US forces interdict another fugitive tanker ship in Indian Ocean

  U.S. forces intercept fugitive oil tanker "Bertha" in Indian Ocean as President Donald Trump's sanctions blockade reaches global waters, officials announced Tuesday.

• ‘Delaying, stalling and blaming’: Russia shows little sign of compromise as war enters fifth year, expert says

  Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war shows no clear end in sight as costly battlefield advances continue and renewed diplomatic efforts struggle to deliver a breakthrough.

• New study proposes major shift in US-Israel strategic partnership approach

  Henry Jackson Society study argues Israel's quantum computing and cyber capabilities could counter China while strengthening U.S. and Western defense alliances.

• Man sentenced for selling fake airplane parts for popular engine

  A London airline parts executive was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for selling over 60,000 fake aircraft components that prompted global aviation safety concerns.

• Australian prime minister evacuated from residence for security reasons

  Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated Tuesday from The Lodge in Canberra — his official residence — over an alleged security incident.

• UK’s Starmer calls Russia-Ukraine war ‘most critical issue of our age’ on invasion anniversary

  U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the Russia-Ukraine war “the most critical issue of our age," according to a press release about Ukraine aid.

• Russia’s war against Ukraine enters fifth year as experts outline 3 possible outcomes

  Experts say three scenarios emerge for Ukraine war: prolonged stalemate, Ukrainian momentum reshaping talks or dangerous erosion of Western resolve against Russia.

• Putin puts 'nuclear triad' on fast track, Zelenskyy claims ‘World War 3’ underway

  President Putin prioritizes Russia's nuclear triad strengthening as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns the Russian leader has launched "World War III."

• UK government to unseal former ambassador Mandelson documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein probe

  Former U.S. ambassador Peter Mandelson faces police investigation over allegations he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as business secretary.

• 'El Mencho' tracked to secret rendezvous with romantic partner before deadly raid

  Mexico's most-wanted fentanyl kingpin "El Mencho" reportedly killed after military forces tracked his romantic partner to secret meeting location.

• Cruz warned Mexico officials 'President Trump was going to' act if they didn't fight cartels

  Drug lord "El Mencho" killed as U.S. pressure reshapes Mexico's cartel strategy. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas., warned officials last year of stronger action under Trump.

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Speed Limit to be Reduced on U.S. 50 in Aurora

The reduced speed limit is intended to improve safety along U.S. 50.

INDOT Implements New Roadway Worker Safety Initiative

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