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The 7

G-7 summit; Russia strikes Ukraine; overtourism protests; and more

The 7

The Washington Post

Daily News, News

4.61.1K Ratings

🗓️ 17 June 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Tuesday, June 17. The seven stories you need to know today. 


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0:00.0

Iran and Israel are trading fire for the fifth day.

0:07.7

If you don't like humidity, you're going to hate the forecast.

0:11.8

And the taxman might be coming for your office snacks.

0:16.1

That's some of what we'll get to on the 7 from the Washington Post.

0:19.8

I'm Hannah Jewell.

0:22.8

It's Tuesday, June 17th.

0:25.4

Let's get you caught up with today's seven stories.

0:35.0

Number one. President Donald Trump left the G7 meeting in Canada a day early.

0:39.5

World leaders are continuing to meet in Alberta today at the Group of Seven Summit, but Trump has already taken his leave. The White House said he had to attend

0:46.4

to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Before he left, Trump signed a statement backing

0:53.1

Israel and criticizing Iran. It also called for a broader

0:58.0

de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza. Trump had initially

1:04.9

declined to sign the statement, but he reversed his decision after discussions with other leaders

1:10.8

and some changes to the language.

1:13.8

Earlier, Trump had posted to his truth social platform declaring that everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran.

1:21.6

Iran's capital has a population of 10 million people.

1:25.9

Yesterday, an Israeli strike hit a television studio in Iran during a live broadcast, and Iran

1:32.7

sent multiple waves of missile barrages at Israel overnight.

1:44.0

Trump officials reversed guidance exempting some workplaces from immigration raids.

1:50.4

That's number two.

1:52.3

Last week, immigration authorities paused raids at farms, restaurants, and hotels

1:57.6

after President Trump expressed alarm about their potential impact on the food industry.

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