World News
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Iran escalates Hormuz 'tit-for-tat,' seizes ship tied to billionaire close to Trump, Macron
Analysts say the IRGC seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz in a tit-for-tat move after a U.S. naval blockade and seizure of an Iranian ship.
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Nuclear experts warn Iran’s uranium ‘right’ is a myth, say Trump is right to hold firm
Experts say the U.S. must permanently ban Iran's uranium enrichment program, warning Tehran could resume its nuclear weapons path if infrastructure stays.
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Ships seized by Iranians 'armed to the teeth' along Strait of Hormuz have been taken toward port: report
The two container ships seized by Iran this week in the Strait of Hormuz have been moved toward the port of Bandar Abbas along the key waterway, a report said.
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2 trains collide in Denmark, leaving 5 people critically injured
Two trains collided near Copenhagen, Denmark, early Thursday, leaving five critically injured and roughly a dozen others with minor injuries, police say.
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Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges
The ICC confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for allegedly overseeing deadly drug crackdowns.
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Hezbollah disarmament deadlock risks civil war, analysts say, as US prepares for Israel–Lebanon talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington as diplomats confront the unresolved question of Hezbollah's disarmament.
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Former Mexican beauty queen found shot dead as investigators examine possible family involvement: reports
Prosecutors investigate the death of Carolina Flores Gómez, a former Mexican beauty queen found shot in her Mexico City apartment in the Polanco area.
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Landlords allegedly posting 'Muslim-only' apartment ads in violation of country's equality act: report
Some London landlords are reportedly advertising 'Muslim-only' rental listings on Facebook and other platforms, allegedly violating Britain's Equality Act.
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Iran agrees not to execute eight women tied to anti-regime protests after Trump's public appeal
President Donald Trump says eight women protesters will no longer be executed in Iran after he urged their release during ongoing negotiations.
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Freed hostage Rom Braslavski details abuse, starvation during 738 days in Gaza captivity
Rom Braslavski, abducted from the Supernova festival Oct. 7, describes brutal abuse, starvation and sexual violence during his captivity in Gaza.
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Trump envoy to Turkey doubles down after backlash, pushes ‘peace through strength’ policy
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Syria envoy Tom Barrack defends controversial remarks on Hezbollah, Turkey’s F-35 access and Middle East governance as pragmatic realism, not policy shifts.
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Voice for kids: 11-year-old Israeli boy uses social media to battle antisemitism
Ben Carasso, Israel's 11-year-old "Spokeskid," advocates for children affected by conflict, speaking out despite facing antisemitic abuse online.
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Iran reportedly fires on three ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Republic of Iran reportedly opened fire on three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday amid ongoing tensions in the region.
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Tokyo theme park worker dies after being trapped inside ride mechanism during routine maintenance
An employee conducting routine maintenance at Tokyo Dome City Attractions reportedly died after becoming trapped in the "Flying Balloon" ride mechanism.
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Pope Leo urges Africans to stay and 'serve your country' instead of migrating as displacement climbs
Pope Leo XIV urged African youth to stay and improve their own countries rather than migrate while speaking to university students in Cameroon's capital.
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Israel unveils game-changing artillery against Iran-backed Hezbollah amid fragile ceasefire
Israel deploys its new self-propelled Ro'em howitzer against Hezbollah targets as ceasefire talks between Israel and Lebanon slated to continue in Washington later this week.
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Mexico temple gunman ranted about pyramid's gruesome history to hostages: ‘Don’t move, or I’ll sacrifice you’
Video shows the Teotihuacan pyramids gunman reportedly bragging about sacrificing victims before killing a Canadian tourist and wounding others.
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UK’s elite soldier unit faces exodus over ‘lawfare’ fears — warning sign for US military?
Britain's elite SAS faces a growing exodus as soldiers resign over fears of legal scrutiny for actions in Afghanistan and other conflicts, report says.
Events
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Pokémon Club
Expand your Pokémon knowledge at this month's meeting by playing the card game and making a 3D Paper Bulbasaur.
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Teen Content Creation - APL
Are you in your influencer era? Help us not embarrass ourselves!
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All-Member Spring Art Show
Members of the Southeastern IN Art Guild will have their ALL NEW artwork creations on display for your viewing pleasure.
at Siag Gallery (southeastern Indiana Art Guild)
The closure will begin in early May.
S.R. 250 to reopen west of Township Line Road, to close east of Fairview Road.
The report for February 2026 was released this week.
The IU commit was on fire on Wednesday night.
The record was set at Wednesday night's quad meet in Vevay.
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