The Global News Podcast for June 16th reports on several major world events. The main story covers the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, including missile strikes, casualties on both sides, and international concerns over Iran's nuclear program. Correspondents in Jerusalem and Vienna provide updates and analysis. The podcast also covers the sentencing of a Syrian doctor in Germany for war crimes, the aftermath of a plane crash in India, the arrest of a suspect in the killing of a Democratic lawmaker in Minnesota, and the murder of a mayor in Mexico. Additionally, the podcast announces the appointment of a woman to lead Britain's MI6 for the first time and features an interview with author Hanif Qureshi about his life after a paralyzing accident.