World News

• Netanyahu's bloc falls short as longtime allies reportedly weigh move that could end his rule

  Netanyahu's bloc secured only 53 Knesset seats as ultra-Orthodox allies reportedly explore breaking ranks to back Gadi Eisenkot's opposition.

• Albanian opposition lawmakers disrupt parliament with smoke flares and furious attacks on socialist PM

  Sali Berisha's microphone was cut after he declared ruling lawmakers "deserve tear gas" as Democratic Party members lit flares inside parliament.

• Houthis hold 37 UN food workers as Trump-backed WFP chief inherits humanitarian crises across globe

  Luke Lindberg says 37 World Food Programme employees are detained by Houthis in Yemen, with some separated from families for nearly two years.

• ASRA NOMANI: 106 far-left groups in 'red-green' alliance target global ports

  Communist parties, Palestinian solidarity groups and socialist activists are coordinating strikes at 113 ports across five continents on Oct. 30.

• Netanyahu falls short of majority as Israel faces three possible paths to a new government

  Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition falls short of a majority as Arab parties surge to 19 seats, giving the opposition a potential 67-seat block.

• Netanyahu alleges fraud as Arab parties score record gains — emerge as potential kingmakers

  Benjamin Netanyahu alleges Israel's election was "stolen by Arab parties," demanding police investigate as Arab voter turnout hit record levels.

• GOP lawmakers urge Rubio to weigh visa restrictions on corrupt officials as Albania rocked by protests

  Two Republican Congressmen urge Marco Rubio to impose visa restrictions on corrupt Albanian officials as violent protests demand Edi Rama's resignation.

• 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 railway crash kills at least 68 after train stopped on tracks

  A high-speed RENFE train slammed into a stopped IRYO train in Toledo province, derailing two cars and killing at least 68 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.

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Events

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  StoryWalk

  In October, stroll down to Todd-Creech Park in Lawrenceburg to read the new StoryWalk story!

  Oct 30, 2026 at Todd Creech Memorial Park
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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 30, 2026
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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 30, 2026 at Dearborn County Recycling Center

Fully Involved Truck Fire Reported in Dearborn County

The blaze broke around 11:45 a.m.

Halloween Events, Trick-or-Treat Times in Eagle Country

It is that time of the year to put on your favorite costume and chow down on candy!

Indiana State Police Offer Halloween Safety Tips

Motorists are reminded to slow down and look for trick-or-treaters.

Lawrenceburg Native Wins World Series Ring with Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in five games.

Nominations Open for South Ripley Athletic Hall of Fame

Nominations are for the 2027 Hall of Fame class.

Oldenburg Academy Seeking Storybook Ending at Class A State Championship Match

The Twisters will have to topple a team that has not lost a match over the past two seasons.