World News

• Holocaust educator says Mamdani could learn from UK's targeted approach to antisemitism in schools

  Britain accepted all 27 school antisemitism recommendations, drawing a sharp contrast with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's broader plan.

• Attacker shouting 'Allahu Akbar' killed outside Israeli Embassy in Serbia, police say

  An assailant shouting Allahu Akbar attacked a Gendarmerie officer outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade before being fatally shot by the officer.

• Spain high-speed train crash kills at least 64

  A high-speed RENFE train slammed into a stopped IRYO train in Toledo province, derailing two cars and killing at least 64 people on Wednesday.

• Netanyahu defies exit polls as vote shifts in his favor, but majority remains elusive

  With 70% of votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud leads, but three possible paths to government formation keep Israel's election uncertain.

• Netanyahu gains overnight as Israel election heads toward political deadlock

  Israel election exit polls show Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud and Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar locked in a fight with neither bloc reaching 61 Knesset seats.

• Sen Flávio Bolsonaro flees Brazil for US after election loss, will be issued visas: State Department

  The Brazilian far-right senator has reportedly headed to Florida two days after losing the presidential runoff to leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

• Serbia’s student movement topples Vucic’s party after 14 years, but political agenda remains unclear

  Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat to the Student List after a landslide victory ended his 14-year rule over Serbia in a historic election day.

• UK charges 2 men in suspected Iran-linked incident at RAF Fairford after US bombers pulled

  Two men face charges under the U.K.'s National Security Act after a September incident at RAF Fairford, a key base for U.S. military bombers.

• Pakistan’s top court upholds Christian man’s death sentence for blasphemy

  Pakistan’s Supreme Court upheld a Christian man’s death sentence for blasphemy in a historic ruling that advocates warn could have far-reaching consequences.

• Ceasefire negotiated by Melania Trump holds in Russia-occupied Ukrainian city

  A ceasefire in the Russian-held Ukrainian city of Oleshky, where first lady Melania Trump said the situation "is dire," went into effect on Tuesday.

• Israel heads into deeply divided election as Oct 7 reckoning looms: What to know

  Will Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold power? Israel's election becomes a referendum on Oct. 7 failures as no bloc secures a clear majority.

• Former Colombian president accused of exploiting dozens of women for presidential parties

  Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected claims he traded public contracts for sex amid broader allegations of corruption and drug trafficking.

• Netanyahu fights for political future as Israel heads to polls with Iran threat looming

  Israel heads into a high-stakes election with Benjamin Netanyahu's political future and legacy on the line as voters weigh his security record and the continuing Iran threat.

• Former Israeli PM emerges as wild card in high-stakes election with Middle East's future at stake

  Naftali Bennett's Middle East vision includes expanding the Abraham Accords, but polls show him trailing Gadi Eisenkot and Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of Israel's election.

• Israel drills for surprise attack with massive military exercise as expert invokes 1973 war

  Israel's largest military drill in years mobilizes multiple divisions to counter border infiltrations, as an analyst invokes the 1973 Yom Kippur War.

• Conservative wave hits roadblock in Brazil as Lula holds off Bolsonaro challenge

  In a tight election, incumbent President Lula da Silva bested Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil.

• Zelenskyy can leverage Moscow ties from comedy days to make peace deal, says former key aide

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earned his first millions in Moscow and should leverage those ties to negotiate with Vladimir Putin, says ex-aide.

• Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado makes surprise return home after nearly a year abroad

  María Corina Machado's return to Venezuela could reshape opposition dynamics as Edmundo González vows to join her and push for democratic elections.

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Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Events

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  Ghost Brothers of Darkland County

  Live music at Whiskey City's Liberty Theater in Lawrenceburg at 7:30 PM on October 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th.

  Oct 28, 2026 at Liberty Theater
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  Dearborn County Recycling Center Costume Swap

  Bring a costume, take a costume. Community members are invited to shop sustainably and creatively by swapping gently used Halloween costumes.

  Oct 28, 2026 at Dearborn County Recycling Center
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  Dolly Parton Imagination Library Wall Calendar Sale

  Reserve your Imagination Library Wall Calendar to Help Dolly's Legacy of Literacy Live On!

  Oct 28, 2026

Indiana Awards Nearly $110 Million for Local Road and Bridge Improvements

Several local cities, towns and counties received funding for local projects

INDOT Updates Completion Date for State Road 46 Bridge Project

The project started in June of 2025

East Central Student-Athlete Injured in Serious Vehicle Accident

A GoFundMe has been launched to support his long road to recovery.

Six Local Soccer Stars Named to ISCA All-District Teams

One area coach was also recognized.

Dominate Performances Cap First Round of Sectional Play

Several area teams will look to keep their seasons alive this Friday in the semifinal round.

Batesville Star to Represent SEI at Cross Country State Finals

See more results from the Cross Country Regionals.