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A Minnesota state senator, John Hoffman, and his wife, Yvette, survived an attack where they were shot a total of 17 times at their home. Police are searching for the suspect, Vance Luther Boelter, who is accused of also killing another lawmaker, Melissa Hortman, and her husband. The suspect fled and is still at large, and authorities believe the attack may be politically motivated.
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John Hoffman and his wife Yvette survived being shot 17 times in their home.
Vance Luther Boelter is the suspect and is still on the run.
The suspect is also linked to the deaths of Melissa Hortman and her husband.
The suspect wore a mask and pretended to be a police officer.
Police found a car connected to the suspect, along with a cowboy hat nearby.
The FBI is involved and has added Boelter to its most-wanted list, offering a reward.
Authorities believe the attack may be politically motivated, targeting Democratic politicians.
A list with names of other Minnesota Democratic politicians was found in the suspect’s vehicle.
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The article examines former President Donald Trump's claim that $12 trillion in business investment was committed during his term, highlighting that much of the investment was already planned before he took office. Official figures and analyses show the actual new investment amount is likely far lower, with estimates closer to $134 billion or even $30 billion.
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Trump claimed that over $12 trillion in business investment was committed during his presidency.
Official US data on business investment is updated every three months and does not support Trump's claim.
Some business investments credited to Trump were initiated before he took office, such as Corning's $1.5 billion plant.
The White House reported $5.3 trillion in new investments as of June, which is less than Trump's claim.
Analysis by Goldman Sachs estimated new investments could be as low as $134 billion, and possibly just $30 billion when considering risks and pre-existing plans.
Some investment announcements include spending that is not traditional investment, such as wages and taxes paid by companies like Apple.
Economic uncertainty and concerns over policies have only led to incremental investment increases, according to experts.
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Iranians in Tehran describe feeling "stuck" as Israel's air strikes have hit the city, causing chaos and fear. People are struggling to leave due to heavy traffic, and there are no attack warnings, intensifying their anxiety.
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Israel launched significant air strikes on Iran, the largest in years.
People in Tehran tried to escape the city, but traffic made it difficult.
There are no alarms or warnings for the attacks, adding to residents' fear.
Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Israel.
Israeli authorities reported at least 10 deaths, while Iranian reports stated 128 deaths due to the strikes.
Many people queued for petrol, trying to move to safer locations.
Internet instability has made it hard for people to communicate.
Israel warned Iranians to leave areas near military sites.
Destruction of residential buildings in Tehran shocked many people.
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Police in Minnesota are looking for a suspect named Vance Luther Boelter in connection with shootings that targeted two state lawmakers and their spouses. The attacks resulted in two deaths and left two others injured. Authorities found a car connected to Boelter in Sibley County and are searching for him with assistance from the FBI, who has included him on their most wanted list.
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The shootings targeted two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed; John Hoffman and his wife were injured but survived.
Vance Luther Boelter, the suspect, allegedly wore a police disguise during the attacks.
Boelter's car was found in Sibley County, about 50 miles from where the crimes occurred.
A list of state Democratic politicians was found in another vehicle linked to the suspect.
Boelter's wife and relatives were briefly detained but then released during a separate traffic stop.
The FBI placed Boelter on their most wanted list and offered a $50,000 reward for information.
The attacks are believed to be politically motivated.
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Footage shows recent attacks between Iran and Israel, resulting in at least ten deaths in Israel due to Iranian missiles, with over a hundred injured. Iran's foreign minister stated the attacks would stop if Israel ends its military actions, while there is no confirmed report on casualties in Iran from Israeli retaliation.
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Iranian missile attacks on Israel killed at least ten people overnight.
Over a hundred people in Israel were injured, and some are missing.
Iran's foreign minister stated that their strikes would cease if Israel stops its military campaign.
No casualties in Iran have been reported by Iranian state media from Israeli attacks.
Israeli attacks included a strike on the Shahran oil depot in Iran.
There was no mention of Iranian casualties from the strikes by their state media.
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Satellite images reveal damage to important nuclear and military sites in Iran, including sites at Natanz and Isfahan, as well as missile complexes near Tabriz. The images show facilities affected by strikes, with evidence of significant damage. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed the damage but reported no increase in radiation levels.
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Satellite images show damage at Iran's nuclear site in Natanz, affecting the plant where uranium is enriched.
The International Atomic Energy Agency reports no increase in radiation at damaged sites.
Images reveal damage to the Isfahan site, including the Uranium conversion facility.
Evidence from missile sites near Tabriz and Kermanshah shows damage to weapon storage and missile shelters.
Israel is targeting multiple sites in Iran, leading to retaliatory actions.
"Bunker buster" bombs, previously used by Israel, might have been involved in the strikes.
Additional images showed damage to military bases but not to Iran's Arak reactor or the Fordow facility.
There were significant damages to Iran's IRGC ballistic missile base near Tehran and a radar site in West Azerbaijan Province.
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A plane crash in Ahmedabad, India, involving an Air India flight resulted in the deaths of 270 people, with only one survivor. The crash involved a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and occurred shortly after take-off, impacting a residential building. An investigation is underway with support from the US and UK, and India's aviation authority has ordered additional safety checks for similar planes.
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270 bodies have been recovered from the plane crash site in Ahmedabad.
The crash left one survivor, a 40-year-old British man.
The aircraft lost altitude and crashed into a residential area used by doctors.
India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is leading the inquiry with international help.
A black box was found and is expected to help with the investigation.
The plane was a Boeing 787-8, 11 years old, frequently flying between Ahmedabad and London.
As a preventive step, India's aviation regulator ordered safety checks on similar Air India planes.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Air India's CEO visited the crash site and the injured.
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A former commander in the Syrian Republican Guards, Bassam Al Hassan, claims that Bashar al-Assad, the former president of Syria, ordered the execution of missing American journalist Austin Tice. Tice disappeared in 2012 near Damascus, and information from the BBC suggests he was held by a group linked to the Syrian regime. Al Hassan reportedly shared this information with US law enforcement, but investigations are still ongoing to verify the claims.
Key Facts
Austin Tice, an American journalist, vanished in 2012 near Damascus, Syria.
Bassam Al Hassan, a former Syrian military commander, claims Bashar al-Assad ordered Tice's execution.
Al Hassan was part of Assad's inner circle and linked to the group that held Tice.
Al Hassan met with US law enforcement officials to discuss Tice's case.
Investigations continue to confirm Al Hassan's claims about Tice's fate.
Al Hassan fled to Iran after the Syrian regime's collapse and later met US officials in Lebanon.
Tice’s mother, Debra, still believes her son is alive and continues efforts to find him.
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Women engineers like Fathi Mohamed Abdi and Saadia Ahmed Omar are playing a significant role in Mogadishu’s construction boom, despite Somalia’s traditionally male-dominated society. They have overseen major projects and helped transform the city, which is now experiencing rapid development with improved security and increased construction.
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Fathi Mohamed Abdi and Saadia Ahmed Omar are two female engineers working on large construction projects in Mogadishu, Somalia.
They are involved in overseeing a 10-floor apartment complex in the Hodan District.
Over 6,000 buildings have been built in Mogadishu in the last five years.
Somalia's civil war left many parts of the city in ruins, but now construction is changing its landscape.
Only about 5% of engineers in Somalia are women.
Ms. Omar had difficulty finding internships because companies doubted women could handle engineering.
More women are entering engineering due to high demand and a shortage of professionals.
Improved security in Mogadishu has led to more high-rise buildings being constructed.
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Aerial images shared by environmental groups show that nickel mining has damaged the forests and waters of Raja Ampat, a biologically rich area in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has revoked mining permits for most companies in the region, though concerns remain about the environmental impact and possible legal challenges from mining companies.
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Raja Ampat in Indonesia is known for its rich marine biodiversity and is sometimes called the "Amazon of the Seas."
Nickel mining, which is important for electric vehicle batteries, has increased recently in the region.
The Indonesian government recently cancelled mining permits for four out of five companies in Raja Ampat.
Aerial photos reveal environmental harm, including lost forests and polluted water, in the area.
Since 2020, mining has expanded by 500 hectares in Raja Ampat, equivalent to about 700 football fields.
A company on Gag Island, with rich nickel deposits, is still allowed to operate.
Dr. Mark Erdmann, a marine ecologist, praised the government’s decision to revoke the permits.
Indonesia produces over half of the world's nickel, but mining has caused environmental damage, including deforestation and local flooding.
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A Russian soldier, Dmitriy Kurashov, is on trial in Ukraine, accused of executing a Ukrainian soldier named Vitalii Hodniuk during a battlefield incident. This is the first trial of its kind in Ukraine, and Kurashov is the first Russian soldier charged there for such an act.
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Dmitriy Kurashov is the first Russian soldier on trial in Ukraine for an alleged battlefield execution.
The trial is happening in a courthouse in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.
Kurashov is accused of executing Vitalii Hodniuk, a Ukrainian soldier known as 'Penguin,' during a surrender attempt.
Kurashov initially pleaded not guilty but changed to guilty to speed up the trial process.
This trial is rare, with only a few suspects available to stand trial among many war crimes cases.
Three soldiers from Kurashov's unit have agreed to testify against him.
If convicted, Kurashov could face a life sentence.
The UN reports an increase in battlefield executions by Russian forces, with evidence of 79 such instances since August 2024.
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The article discusses paternity leave policies across Europe, highlighting that the UK's leave for new fathers is among the least generous. The UK allows two weeks of paternity leave, while countries like Spain and France have increased their allowances, offering more time off with better pay.
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In the UK, new fathers can take up to two weeks of paternity leave.
UK statutory paternity pay is £187.18 a week or 90% of average earnings, whichever is lower.
Spain offers new fathers 16 weeks of paternity leave at full pay.
In France, paternity leave was extended from two to four weeks in 2020.
The UK government has acknowledged the need to review and improve parental leave policies.
Self-employed fathers in the UK are not eligible for statutory paternity leave.
Spain’s policy applies equally to self-employed and employed fathers.
Protests, like the "dad strike" in the UK, are advocating for better paternity leave.
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French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Greenland to meet with its prime minister and Denmark's prime minister. The visit signals European support for Greenland, especially in light of U.S. interest in the island. Macron's discussions will cover security issues, climate change, and economic development.
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French President Macron is visiting Nuuk, Greenland's capital.
Greenland is a semi-autonomous region of Denmark with about 56,000 people.
The visit shows European unity and support for Greenland.
U.S. President Donald Trump has previously expressed interest in acquiring Greenland.
Macron's visit will include talks on security, climate change, and economic issues.
Greenland's leaders see Macron's visit as a response to U.S. pressure.
Macron will proceed to the G7 summit in Canada after Greenland.
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A missile hit Rishon LeZion, Israel, early on Saturday, killing two people and injuring around 19 others. The attack was part of a series of Iranian strikes following Israeli air strikes on Iran, which have resulted in casualties and damage in both countries.
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A missile hit Rishon LeZion, a city near Tel Aviv, killing two people and injuring about 19.
The attack occurred early on Saturday morning.
The missile strike was part of Iranian retaliation for Israeli air strikes.
Houses were damaged, and numerous cars were destroyed in the area.
Israeli air strikes, named "Operation Rising Lion," targeted Iran's military and nuclear sites.
In Iran, an estimated 78 people have died, and around 800 have been injured.
An Israeli attack reportedly killed 60 people, including 20 children, in Tehran.
Rescue efforts in Rishon LeZion involved searching for unexploded ordnance.
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A couple accidentally damaged a crystal-covered chair in an Italian museum and left without informing the staff. The museum has asked visitors to respect art, and the chair, which has since been repaired, is now back on display.
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A couple broke a chair covered with crystals at the Palazzo Maffei museum in Verona, Italy.
The incident was caught on camera in April, and the footage was released on June 12.
The chair, made by artist Nicola Bolla, is covered in Swarovski crystals, which are machine-cut glass.
The chair is called the "Van Gogh" chair, named after Vincent van Gogh’s painting of a simple chair.
The chair appeared sturdy but had a mostly hollow frame; a note warned people not to touch it.
The chair has since been repaired and returned to the museum's display.
The Palazzo Maffei museum opened in 2020 and features 650 pieces, including works by Picasso and ancient Egyptian art.
The museum director emphasizes the need for visitors to treat art carefully and with respect.
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A Minnesota lawmaker, Melissa Hortman, and her husband were killed in their home, and State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were injured in a related shooting incident. The suspect, posing as a police officer, is still at large, and authorities have launched a manhunt involving local police and federal agencies. The public has been advised to be cautious and follow safety measures.
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Melissa Hortman, a Minnesota state lawmaker, and her husband were killed in their home.
State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also targeted and injured in a related shooting.
The suspect pretended to be a police officer and used a fake police vehicle.
A manhunt is underway with the participation of local police, the FBI, and SWAT teams.
The incident led to a shelter-in-place order for areas near Edinburgh Golf Course.
Authorities warn against opening doors for a single police officer, suggesting there should be two officers.
The State Emergency Operations Center has been activated in response to the shootings.
Increased security measures are in place for elected officials and public servants.
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Israeli city Rishon LeZion, near Tel Aviv, was hit by over 200 missiles fired by Iran overnight in response to Israeli attacks. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have warned residents to stay alert, signaling this could be the start of an extended conflict.
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Rishon LeZion, a city near Tel Aviv, was targeted by Iranian missile strikes.
Over 200 missiles were fired by Iran in response to Israeli actions.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have communicated a warning for residents to remain careful and aware.
Israeli authorities suggest this might be the beginning of a longer conflict with Iran.
The missile strikes are reported to be part of Iran's reaction to large-scale Israeli attacks.
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Intense fighting occurred between Israel and Iran, with both countries exchanging attacks. Israel reported missile strikes that resulted in three deaths, while Iran claims many civilians were killed in earlier Israeli strikes. Iran's attacks were retaliation for these Israeli offensives.
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There was heavy fighting between Israel and Iran with missile exchanges.
Explosions were reported in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Tehran.
Israeli authorities reported that ballistic missiles hit parts of Israel, killing three and injuring dozens.
Iran launched these attacks as retaliation for earlier Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities and military bases.
Iran's UN representative stated that 78 people, mostly civilians, were killed in the Israeli attacks on Friday.
Iran also reported at least 320 people injured from these strikes.
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Israel and Iran recently exchanged air strikes, prompting concerns about escalating conflict. While the fighting is currently limited to these two countries, there are fears it might spread, involving other nations such as the US or Gulf countries. The situation could worsen if Iran strikes US or Gulf targets, or if Israel's attempts to neutralize Iran's nuclear capabilities fail.
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Israel and Iran exchanged air strikes recently.
The conflict is currently limited to Israel and Iran.
The United Nations and other countries have called for restraint.
There are fears that the conflict could spread, involving the US or Gulf nations.
Iran believes US forces tacitly supported Israel and might target US locations in the Middle East.
Iran's Gulf neighbors might be drawn in if they perceive a threat or get attacked.
Israel's attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities might not be fully successful, potentially escalating the situation.
"Mowing the grass" is a term used in Israel to describe ongoing military actions against perceived threats.
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Two violent attacks at schools in Austria and France occurred within a couple of hours on the same day, leading to public calls for change. In France, a 14-year-old stabbed a school assistant during a bag check, while in Austria, a 21-year-old with legal guns killed nine students and a teacher before taking his own life.
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A 14-year-old student in Nogent, France, fatally stabbed a school assistant with a kitchen knife.
Shortly after, in Graz, Austria, a 21-year-old former student shot and killed nine students and a teacher.
The Austrian shooter used a Glock 19 handgun and a sawn-off shotgun, both legally owned.
The Austrian government and public are debating whether to tighten gun laws following the shooting.
The shooter in Austria had been rejected as "psychologically unfit" for military service.
Austria's president has stated that gun laws may change to enhance safety.
The incidents have raised concerns about mental health support and youth violence in both countries.
The mayor of Graz suggested that only police should carry weapons, criticizing how easily licenses are issued.
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