Star Tribune News Bulletin

Thursday, August 28, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS - Two children were killed and 17 others wounded Wednesday morning when a gunman opened fire during the first all-school Mass of the year at Annunciation Catholic School. The shooting, which began outside the church before the assailant reloaded and fired dozens more rounds into the crowded pews, prompted a massive law enforcement response. Mourners packed a vigil at Holy Angels Academy, where community and religious leaders pledged to seek action against gun violence.

BRUSSELS - The European Commission summoned Russia’s top diplomat in response to a recent missile attack that damaged an EU building in Kyiv. The meeting, held Thursday morning, underscored growing tensions over ongoing hostilities in Ukraine and the Commission’s insistence on accountability for attacks on civilian infrastructure.

KIGALI - Rwanda confirmed the arrival of seven migrants transferred from the United States under a deportation agreement with Washington. The group, part of an August transfer, is being housed by an international organization with oversight from Rwandan social services and the International Organization for Migration.

DUBAI - An Iranian diplomat warned that it “will make no sense” for Tehran to cooperate with UN nuclear inspectors if sanctions are reimposed. Speaking Thursday, the official said renewed restrictions would undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts to monitor Iran’s nuclear activities and could derail progress on nonproliferation.