World News

• Australia Hanukkah terror attack suspect seen for first time in prison

  Naveed Akram appeared via video link in a Sydney court as a suppression order protecting the names of some victims was extended.

• Taiwan 'will not escalate, but will not yield' to Chinese intimidation, foreign minister warns

  Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung warns China's military expansion threatens global stability and semiconductor supply chains, with 90% of advanced chips produced in Taiwan.

• Iran says US must 'prove they want to do a deal' on nuclear talks in Geneva

  U.S. sanctions discussions key to Iran nuclear agreement as Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi says ball is "in America's court"

• Man who burned Quran in London may get US asylum as case draws Trump administration attention

  Free speech controversy erupts as the U.K.'s Crown Prosecution Service appeals the overturned conviction of Hamit Coskun, who burned a Quran outside the Turkish Consulate in London.

• 2 skiers killed in avalanche on popular Mont Blanc skiing route near French-Swiss border

  Two skiers were killed in an off-trail avalanche on Mont Blanc's Italian side, as dangerous conditions plague the Alps during record week of skiing deaths.

• Zelenskyy ally arrested trying to flee Ukraine as massive corruption probe deepens

  Ukrainian authorities detained former energy minister Herman Halushchenko in the Operation Midas probe investigating alleged $100 million kickbacks.

• Doctors Without Borders reduces operations at Gaza hospital over security concerns

  Doctors Without Borders halted noncritical operations at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, citing security concerns.

• Israeli intelligence sources reject claims Jeffrey Epstein was Mossad operative following document releases

  Israeli officials deny alleged Jeffrey Epstein-Mossad conspiracy theories as Israeli PM Netanyahu and ex-leader Ehud Barak clash over newly released court documents.

• US forces board sanctioned oil tanker after vessel tried to evade Trump quarantine, Department of War says

  U.S. forces interdicted and boarded the sanctioned tanker Veronica III in the Indo-Pacific after officials said it defied a Trump administration quarantine.

• Waltz calls UN a 'cesspool for antisemitism' as Trump administration pushes major reforms

  President Donald Trump's U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz calls antisemitism fight central to sweeping U.N. reforms, demanding the world body return to core peace mission.

• Global protests call for Iran regime change in major cities worldwide after bloody crackdown

  Over 250,000 anti-Iran regime protesters rally in Munich as Global Day of Action demonstrations span major cities worldwide calling for leadership change.

• US military in Syria carries out 10 strikes on more than 30 ISIS targets: photos

  U.S. forces conducted ten strikes against over 30 ISIS targets in Syria as part of ongoing counterterrorism operations to prevent the group's resurgence.

• Russia murdered Alexei Navalny with deadly frog poison, European countries conclude

  U.K, Sweden, France, Germany and Netherlands say they're "confident" Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with a lethal toxin from South American poison dart frogs.

• Rubio blasts ‘world without borders’ fantasy, warns mass migration threatens Western civilization

  Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned European leaders at the Munich Security Conference that unchecked mass migration threatens Western civilization.

• Bolsonaro dynasty eyes comeback as Brazil’s socialist president faces challenge from jailed rival’s son

  Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, addresses his brother Flavio's recently launched 2026 presidential campaign against President Lula da Silva.

• Starmer sends UK strike group to Arctic, cites rising Russia threat as Trump pushes Greenland deal

  U.K. to deploy aircraft carrier strike group to Arctic regions amid Russian threat concerns, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces at Munich Security Conference.

• AOC accuses Israel of genocide in Germany where Holocaust was launched, sparking outrage

  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faces intense criticism after claiming U.S. aid "enabled genocide" in Gaza during controversial Munich speech in Germany on Friday.

• Chaotic video shows passengers trading midair blows; plane forced to divert: reports

  Chaotic video captured a midair brawl on a Jet2 flight from Turkey to the U.K., reportedly forcing a diversion to Belgium after passengers exchanged punches.

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  Coach Mo's Clinics at the ARCC

  The 7-week sessions start February 16, at the Aurora Recreation Community Center, 404 Green Blvd, Aurora IN 47001

  Feb 16, 2026 at Aurora Recreation Community Center
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  Feb 17, 2026 at Milan Vfw Post6234
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  St Teresa Fish Fries

  St Teresa Renowned Lenten Fish Fries will run from February 20th through March 27th From 4:30-7:30

  Feb 20, 2026 at St Teresa Parish Community Center

Batesville High School Seeks Community Partners for Work-Based Learning

BHS will host a Work-Based Learning Fair on Thursday, March 12.

Laurel Man Killed in Single Vehicle Crash

The crash happened along U.S. 52 in Franklin County.

Madison Man Killed in Ripley County Crash

The crash happened Sunday afternoon near Holton.

Freshman Phenom is First Lawrenceburg Swimmer to Score Points at State

Erin Burgess competed in the 100 Yard Breaststroke.

Local Sports Report - February 13-14, 2026

Girls Swim State Finals, Boys Wrestling Semi-State, and Boys Basketball results.

Local Stars Named to IFCA Region 10 All-Star Team

Making the IFCA Region Team is the first step in qualifying for the North/South All-Star Game in July.