News To Know: Monday, June 16, 2025

Authorities Capture Man Suspected of Killing Minnesota Lawmaker

After a two-day manhunt in which hundreds of law enforcement officials left their families to run into danger and deliver justice for Melissa and Mark Hortman, Vance Boelter has been apprehended.
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) in a statement Sunday night. The “largest manhunt in the state’s history” ended with authorities capturing the suspected shooter accused of killing state Rep. Melissa Hortman (D-MN) and her husband, Mark, and injuring state Sen. John Hoffman (D-MN) and his wife, Yvette.

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Authorities Capture Man Suspected of Killing Minnesota Lawmaker (SmartHER News)

Israel Continues Attacks on Iran; Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles on Israel

We can now say that 1/3 of the Iranian regime’s missile launchers have been dismantled.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Monday morning after overnight missions in Iran. As the conflict enters its fourth day, Israel continues to target nuclear and military infrastructure and officials within Iran, as Iran conducts counterstrikes through the use of drones and ballistic missiles. Both sides accuse the other of targeting civilian areas. Iran’s Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson says Israel hit a hospital and residential areas, calling the attacks a “grave violation of int’l law and war crime” while IDF says Iran is “firing at population centers with the aim of hitting civilians.”

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Live Updates: Israel Says It Attacked Headquarters of Powerful Iranian Military Unit (New York Times)
Live updates: Israel claims aerial superiority over Iran’s capital, Tehran (NBC News)

G7 Summit Starts Today in Canada

As global challenges intensify, the @G7 must meet this moment with purpose and with force. Canada will lead with strength—and bring the G7 nations together to protect communities, build energy security, and secure the partnerships of the future.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney ahead of the G7 Summit, which kicks off Monday in Canada. This marks the 50^th anniversary of the first G7 Summit. The G7 represents the seven countries with the most advanced economies in the world — Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States — that come together to discuss global policies. This year’s summit comes in the midst of the Iran/Israel conflict, the continuing conflict in Ukraine, the war in Gaza and continuing trade talks between the United States and multiple countries.

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