World News
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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.
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Mexican president in the dark about drug operation after which US, Mexican officials were killed
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks explanations regarding what U.S. and Mexican officials were doing when deadly accident occurred.
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Mexico pyramid shooter who took hostages and killed 1 is identified
Officials identified the gunman who fatally shot a Canadian tourist and wounded others atop a historic pyramid at Teotihuacan in Mexico on Monday.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard sidelines president as military grip expands
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps effectively has assumed control over key state functions and blocked presidential appointments, according to an Iran International report.
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Deadly shooting at historic tourist site leaves one dead, several injured as motive unclear
A shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids left a Canadian woman dead and multiple tourists injured, according to Mexican officials and security reports.
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Who is Ahmad Vahidi? Iran’s new IRGC chief tied to global attacks and ‘Death to America’ ideology
Shadowy IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi is emerging as one of Iran's most powerful figures as Trump's ceasefire deadline approaches, analysts warn.
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Carnival Cruise passenger, 67, found dead while snorkeling off the coast of Australia during excursion
A Carnival Splendor passenger reportedly drowned while snorkeling near Moreton Island, Australia, during a four-night roundtrip cruise from Sydney.
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Massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits off Japanese coast
A strong earthquake erupted off the coast of the nation of Japan, the Associated Press reported, noting the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center indicated the tsunami threat "has now passed."
Events
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Play Café
Drop in with your preschooler for Play Café. Allow children to play, sing, and hear stories with Ms. Olivia.
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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.
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Chair Exercise
Become stronger by participating in video-led chair exercise routines.
at North Dearborn Branch Library
Beginning Sunday, April 26.
The incident took place early Monday morning.
The award recognizes his actions on July 4, 2025, in Decatur County.
Eight earned weekly honors, while several others were recognized.
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A baseball and softball doubleheader will follow the ceremony.
