World News

• Israel confirms recovery of last hostage's remains from Gaza

  The remains of Ran Gvili, the final Israeli hostage held by Hamas, have been recovered from Gaza. The police officer died defending Israel on Oct. 7.

• Zelenskyy says US security guarantees document is '100% ready' for signing

  Ukraine's Zelenskyy says U.S. security guarantees document is "100% ready" for signing as trilateral peace talks with Russia expected to continue in Abu Dhabi.

• USS Abraham Lincoln Aircraft Carrier Strike Group makes move amid threat from Iran

  USS Abraham Lincoln entered CENTCOM waters Monday amid escalating threats from Iran and the potential for a "credible" drone attack on the U.S.

• Iranian drone swarms pose 'credible threat' to USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group, defense expert says

  USS Abraham Lincoln strike group approaches Middle East amid warnings that Iranian drone capabilities worth "tens of millions of dollars" threaten U.S. naval vessels.

• Emory fires Iranian official's daughter after campus protests over controversial hiring decision

  Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, daughter of sanctioned Iranian official Ali Larijani, lost her position at Emory University as activists called for review of her immigration status.

• Israel announces limited reopening of Rafah Crossing under Trump’s 20-point plan

  Netanyahu agrees to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing under President Trump's 20-point peace plan, pending the recovery of the final Israeli hostage.

• Syrian militiaman shows off what he claims to be severed Kurdish fighter's braid as Damascus asserts control

  A video of a Syrian fighter holding a braid he claims was taken from a Kurdish woman in Raqqa sparked outrage and protests as Damascus expands control amid a fragile ceasefire.

• Italy’s Meloni rebukes Trump remarks on NATO’s role in Afghanistan

  Italian PM Giorgia Meloni calls Trump's NATO comments about Afghanistan "unacceptable," defending Italy's sacrifice of 53 soldiers killed in the conflict.

• Macron says children's brains are 'not for sale,' urges fast-track to ban social media for kids under 15

  French President Emmanuel Macron pushes lawmakers to ban social media for kids under 15, saying children's emotions won't be manipulated by "American Platforms" or "Chinese algorithms."

• How the Oct 7 Hamas terror attacks exposed long-running concerns about UNRWA, new film charges

  Tracing UNRWA from 1949 to today, the film examines refugee policy, weak oversight and alleged links to Hamas control in Gaza, raising questions about the agency’s role and accountability.

• After Trump strikes Islamist terrorists, US general travels to Nigeria with militants 'on the run'

  Lt. Gen. John Brennan details U.S. military support helping Nigerian forces combat Islamic State and Boko Haram terrorists following strikes that disrupted terror networks.

• China's top general ousted, placed under investigation in latest military purge

  Chinese President Xi Jinping removed China's top general Zhang Youxia amid an investigation for violating party discipline in latest military purge.

• Zelenskyy touts ‘constructive’ trilateral talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi

  Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls recent US-Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi "constructive," marking potential breakthrough in diplomatic efforts to end the war.

• Boy, 12, dies after shark attack while swimming at popular cliff-jumping spot: 'We are heartbroken'

  Nico Antic, 12, died from injuries after a shark attack at Sydney Harbour's Jump Rock. Friends heroically pulled him to safety after the attack.

• Lindsey Graham says there's 'strong consensus' to protect Kurds as Syrian forces advance on territory

  Sen. Lindsey Graham and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warn of dire threats to Syrian Kurds as Syrian forces attack Kurdish-controlled territory in northern Syria.

• Iran Revolutionary Guard commander says regime has 'finger on the trigger' as US warships head to Middle East

  Iran's Revolutionary Guard chief warns the U.S. it has a "finger on the trigger" as American warships head to the Middle East amid anti-regime protests.

• Another Christian community at risk in Africa as extremists and war take their toll

  Sudan's civil war has reportedly killed 150,000 people and displaced 13 million as Christians face daily terror. Government forces allegedly killed 11 Christians on Christmas Day.

• Russia, Ukraine to discuss territory as Trump says both sides 'want to make a deal'

  Abu Dhabi hosts trilateral meeting with the U.S., Ukraine and Russia in a possible sign that the nearly four-year war could be coming to an end.

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Indiana Senate Passes Comprehensive Reform Package

SB 1 aims to protect taxpayers, end waste, fraud, and abuse in Indiana’s Medicaid and SNAP programs.

ISP Announces 2026 Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative Results

The initiative took place January 12-16.

Southeast Indiana Travel Advisories

Winter Storm Warning runs until Monday at noon.

IHSAA Unveils Girls Basketball Sectional Pairings

The state tournament starts on February 3.

Local Sports Report - January 23-24, 2026

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SEI Football Stars Earn Academic All-State Honors

Congratulations to all the honorees!