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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing pressure to resign after Andy Burnham won a by-election by a large margin. Burnham, a rival within the Labour Party, plans to challenge Starmer’s leadership as Labour suffers from declining support and recent election losses.
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Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester mayor, won the Makerfield by-election with a big lead.
Burnham plans to challenge Keir Starmer to lead the Labour Party.
Starmer’s popularity has dropped, with only 19% of Britons viewing him positively.
Labour recently lost local and regional elections in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Starmer may announce a resignation timetable soon, possibly as early as Monday.
Labour figures, including Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, have called for Starmer to step down.
Starmer has been involved in controversy linked to his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.
Burnham is expected to be sworn in as a lawmaker on Monday and could become prime minister if he takes Labour leadership due to the party’s large majority.
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President Donald Trump explained that his "I'm the boss" comment at the G7 summit was a joke, not a serious claim of authority. He said the remark came from the seating arrangement and was meant to be funny during the meeting with other world leaders in France.
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The "I'm the boss" comment happened at the G7 summit, where leaders of major Western countries met.
President Trump said he was joking and not trying to assert control over other leaders.
The comment was linked to how the leaders were seated at a large table meant for more people.
Trump stated all leaders understood the comment was a joke.
He described his second term as president as more powerful than the first.
Trump called the G7 summit successful and described it as "very dominant."
The summit also included a dispute with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over a photo request.
Meloni denied Trump's claim that she begged for a photo, calling the story made up.
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France is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C in many areas. Authorities have issued high heat alerts, canceled some events, and restricted alcohol at a nationwide music festival to protect public health.
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More than one-third of France is under a red heat alert, affecting 35 departments.
About 76% of the population faces level 1 or 2 heat alerts, totaling around 53 million people.
Temperatures could reach 42°C or higher in some parts from Monday onward.
The annual Fête de la Musique festival has alcohol restrictions and some event cancellations due to heat risks.
Paris banned strong alcoholic drinks in public near the Seine and Canal St-Martin to reduce accidents.
Nearly 5,000 police and 2,500 emergency workers are deployed in Paris to ensure safety.
Over 800 schools closed and 1,800 rescheduled classes because of the heat.
Heat warnings have also been expanded in Italy and Spain due to similarly high temperatures.
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The Get on the Bus program helped families visit incarcerated fathers at a California prison by providing free transportation, food, and a special Father's Day event. This program supports children's mental health and strengthens family bonds by allowing rare, meaningful visits with their imprisoned parents.
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The event took place on June 13 at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad, California.
More than 100 families attended, traveling by bus and passing security checks.
The Get on the Bus program provided free rides and meals to the families.
Incarcerated fathers could spend quality time with their children and families during this visit.
The program aims to help children deal with feelings like abandonment and shame due to their parent's incarceration.
Typical prison visit costs, including vending machine food, can be very high, around $100 or more per family visit.
Families could bring up to five people, and the event included activities like board games, photo booths, and sharing meals together.
Special moments included celebrating a high school graduation and giving children teddy bears from their fathers.
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Most Americans want the war with Iran to end, especially those who have felt the impact of high gas prices. However, many do not believe that the U.S. has achieved its main goals in stopping Iran’s nuclear program or threats, and they feel the cost of the conflict has not been worth it.
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Many Americans hope for lower gas prices and support ending the Iran conflict.
Most believe Iran’s nuclear program has not been permanently stopped.
The majority think Iran will continue to threaten its neighbors in the region.
Many Americans feel the U.S. has not advanced its economic or strategic interests through the conflict.
Opinion among Republicans is divided, with 40% wanting the war to continue until Iran gives up more.
Few Americans believe the current agreement benefits the U.S. more than Iran.
About half of Americans do not accept ending the war while Iran’s current leaders remain in power.
The public largely thinks the Trump administration is focused on ending the war quickly rather than having fully met its goals.
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Parts of India are experiencing very hot nights, with temperatures staying above 46 degrees Celsius even after sunset. This heat makes it harder for people to sleep well, which can harm their health, especially for vulnerable groups like women, children, elderly, and low-income communities. Experts warn that as the world gets warmer due to climate change, these sleep problems and health risks will increase.
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Some areas in India have nighttime temperatures above 46°C.
Humans need to cool down to fall asleep, but hot nights prevent this.
Poor sleep is linked to heart problems and depression.
Women, children, elderly, and poorer people in hot countries are most affected.
Climate change is causing global temperatures to rise.
Rising temperatures will likely cause more sleep difficulties worldwide.
The show features interviews with a sleep expert and a reporter from India.
It also offers practical advice for staying cool during hot nights.
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The United States and Iran have started direct talks in Switzerland following an initial agreement to end their conflict. The deal includes a goal to reach a final agreement within 60 days, ending fighting on all fronts, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting US sanctions on Iran.
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US and Iranian officials are meeting in Switzerland to negotiate a peace deal.
Both countries signed an initial agreement last week to stop the war immediately.
The deal aims to finalize terms within 60 days.
Fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group in Lebanon.
Iran briefly closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, but ships have continued to pass.
The agreement includes a $300 billion plan to rebuild Iran.
The US will end all types of sanctions on Iran as part of the deal.
Pakistan is acting as a mediator in the peace talks, with its top leaders attending the meetings.
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency due to a large fire at a cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights. Firefighters continue to work on controlling the fire and smoke, which has affected air quality, leading to shelter-in-place orders and the opening of relief centers.
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The fire started on June 17 at a 500,000-square-foot cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles.
A solar-panel system on the roof caught fire, and an ammonia refrigerant line ruptured, making the situation more dangerous.
Ammonia is flammable and can produce toxic fumes, complicating firefighting efforts.
Firefighters had to retreat and fight the fire from a distance using water drops from helicopters.
Smoke and air pollution have caused shelter-in-place orders for local residents.
Los Angeles city and county opened relief centers to help residents affected by the smoke.
Officials expect to remove about 85 million pounds of spoiled food from the facility after the fire is out.
The emergency declaration asks Governor Gavin Newsom to speed up state aid under the California Disaster Assistance Act.
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The Met Office has extended an extreme heat warning in the UK until Thursday, forecasting temperatures up to 38°C (100°F) in parts of England. The heatwave comes from a severe hot spell in continental Europe and is expected to cause health risks, disruption, and pressure on services across England and Wales.
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The amber heat warning runs from 1:00 AM Monday to 11:59 PM Thursday BST.
Temperatures could reach 38°C (100°F) in some areas of England.
Overnight temperatures may stay unusually high, above 20°C (68°F) in some urban areas, causing "tropical nights."
The heatwave spreads from Europe, where places like western France may reach 43-44°C (109-111°F).
Heatwaves in the UK are defined as three days in a row with temperatures over 25-28°C (77-82°F), depending on location.
The warning covers large parts of England and Wales, extending northward midweek.
The heat poses health risks, especially for vulnerable people, and may disrupt work, transport, energy networks, and water safety.
Cooler weather may arrive late next week, but exact timing is uncertain.
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The UK Met Office has issued an extreme heat warning, predicting temperatures up to 38°C (100.4°F) this week. The heatwave may break June temperature records and could cause health and infrastructure problems, especially for elderly and vulnerable people.
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The Met Office expects very high temperatures from Monday to Thursday.
The predicted high of 38°C could break the UK’s June heat record of 35.6°C set in 1976.
High humidity will make the heat feel more oppressive and harder for people to recover from.
Overnight temperatures will stay above 20°C in many southern and urban areas, called “tropical nights.”
The heatwave warning initially covers southern England, central and eastern Wales, and the Midlands, then expands to areas including Greater Manchester and Yorkshire.
People are advised to drink lots of water, avoid the sun from 11 am to 3 pm, and reduce physical activity during the heatwave.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued heat health alerts and warns that health services should be prepared.
Simple precautions like staying hydrated and keeping homes cool can help reduce health risks during hot weather.
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Colombians are voting in a runoff election to choose their next president between Iván Cepeda, a left-wing candidate, and Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing candidate. Both promise to address the high violence and social problems in Colombia, but they have very different plans and political styles.
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Over 41 million Colombians are eligible to vote in the runoff election.
Iván Cepeda is the candidate from the left-wing ruling party and supports continuing President Gustavo Petro’s policies.
Abelardo de la Espriella is a right-wing lawyer who models his approach after President Trump and El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele.
De la Espriella has received an endorsement from President Trump.
Colombia faces ongoing violence, including car bombs, kidnappings, and clashes between armed groups.
The previous peace deal with guerrillas has failed to stop violence, partly due to drug trafficking.
Cepeda seeks dialogue with illegal armed groups and aims to continue social reforms.
De la Espriella plans a tough law enforcement approach, including building very large prisons to cut crime.
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Vice President Vance arrived in Switzerland to participate in talks about Iran’s nuclear program. The visit comes after increased fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Vance met with Pakistan's Prime Minister and Army Chief as part of his trip.
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Vice President Vance traveled to Switzerland for discussions on Iran’s nuclear activities.
The talks happen amid rising conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Vance was joined by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law.
They met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The group also met with Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Meetings took place at a resort outside Pakistan’s capital.
The focus is on negotiating and reducing tensions related to Iran’s nuclear program.
This diplomatic effort involves multiple countries and leaders in the region.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s board will take over the Sarasota-Manatee campus of the University of South Florida (USF) next month. This will triple the size of New College of Florida, which DeSantis has turned into a center for conservative higher education, despite opposition from students, faculty, local leaders, and Democrats.
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New College of Florida will acquire the 32-acre Sarasota-Manatee campus of USF.
The Sarasota-Manatee campus has about 2,000 students and includes new buildings like a residential hall and student center.
New College currently has about 900 students and is focused on a conservative, “anti-woke” agenda.
USF students, faculty, local businesses, and education leaders oppose the takeover.
The Sarasota-Manatee campus offers nursing, tourism, hospitality, and health programs that serve local employers and students.
USF President Moez Limayem said programs will continue for four years before closing, allowing current students to finish their degrees.
Florida Democrats say the handover was pushed through quickly and unfairly as part of DeSantis’s wider political agenda.
Critics highlight significant state funding for New College under DeSantis’s administration.
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Prince William celebrated his 44th birthday and Father’s Day with a family photo shared by the Princess of Wales. The royal family also shared birthday messages and photos, while reports say Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to visit the UK with their children, possibly staying in a royal residence.
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Prince William turned 44 and was shown in a photo with his daughter Charlotte.
The photo was taken at Kensington Palace after the Trooping the Colour event.
The Princess of Wales and their three children shared a message wishing him a happy birthday and Father’s Day.
The King and Queen posted a separate birthday message with a photo of Prince William and King Charles taken last year.
Buckingham Palace shared a photo of a young Charles with his father, Prince Philip, to honor all fathers.
Prince William attended Royal Ascot with the Princess of Wales, her first time there since her cancer treatment.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to visit the UK with their children Archie and Lilibet.
Harry and Meghan have been offered a royal residence for their stay, signaling improved relations with the royal family.
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Reports suggest that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer might be close to resigning. Cabinet Secretary Peter Kyle indicated the prime minister is reconsidering his position, which contrasts with earlier statements that he would continue.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer may soon resign.
Peter Kyle, the Cabinet Secretary, said Starmer is thinking about the current political situation.
This is a change from earlier messages saying Starmer planned to stay in office.
Experts are discussing when he might resign and who could take over.
The information comes from a BBC Newscast episode dated June 21, 2026.
Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell hosted the program.
The program delivers daily political news analysis in the UK.
Listeners can access the podcast via smart speakers and online platforms.
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David Hockney, a famous British artist, died at age 88 and had a private funeral with only his partner and great-nephew attending, as he wished. His life and work will be honored with public memorial services in London and other cities in the coming years.
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David Hockney died peacefully at home on June 11 at the age of 88.
Only two people attended his funeral: his partner Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima and great-nephew Richard Hockney.
Both attendees are trustees of the David Hockney Foundation, started by Hockney in 2008.
Memorial services to celebrate his life will be held in London in spring 2027, followed by events in Yorkshire, Paris, and Los Angeles.
Hockney created about 35,000 artworks over 60 years, including a stained-glass window in Westminster Abbey.
Around 8,000 of his works, worth over £1 billion, have been donated to his foundation.
His works are featured in current and upcoming exhibitions in London.
Demand for Hockney’s art surged by over 1,200% shortly after his death at Art Basel, an international art fair.
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President Donald Trump used a Father’s Day message on Truth Social to say the U.S. economy is doing very well and praised the military. Recent data shows the economy has good job numbers and low unemployment, but some challenges like inflation and cost of living remain.
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President Trump posted a Father’s Day message on Truth Social praising the economy and military strength.
He claimed there are “record” job numbers and the “best economy ever.”
The U.S. labor market is strong, with low unemployment and steady job growth.
Inflation has decreased from its highest point but still affects many families.
Stock market indexes have stayed near record highs recently.
Public opinion on the U.S. military and foreign policy is mixed.
Many Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy, hurting his political standing.
This year’s Father’s Day message was more combative compared to previous years.
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Many Americans agree on the idea of increasing taxes on billionaires, showing strong support for this change. However, despite this popularity, it has been difficult for lawmakers to pass laws that raise taxes on the very wealthy.
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Most Americans support raising taxes on billionaires.
Taxing billionaires is less controversial than other political issues.
Efforts to increase taxes on the superrich have faced obstacles in government.
The difficulty in passing tax changes involves political and legislative challenges.
Public opinion favors tax increases on the wealthiest individuals.
The debate focuses on how to make the tax system fairer for very rich people.
Lawmakers are divided on the best way to implement these tax changes.
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President Donald Trump hosted a UFC event called “Freedom 250” on the White House South Lawn on June 14, 2026. After the event, aerial photos showed significant damage to the grass at the Ellipse and South Lawn, prompting cleanup and restoration efforts supported by ScottsMiracle-Gro and the National Park Service.
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The UFC fight event took place on the White House South Lawn and coincided with President Trump’s 80th birthday.
Tens of thousands of people watched the event from the nearby Ellipse, which showed major grass damage afterward.
Temporary structures, including a UFC octagon and lighting rigs, were installed on the South Lawn.
Cleanup and restoration began immediately after, with a $1 million commitment from ScottsMiracle-Gro to restore the grounds.
The UFC fight card ended with every match finishing by knockout or technical knockout; Justin Gaethje won the headline fight.
Five men were arrested for a foiled plot targeting senior officials during the UFC event.
The event averaged 7 million viewers in the U.S. and 17 million viewers across the U.S. and Latin America.
The event is part of broader physical changes to White House grounds made since President Trump returned to office, including demolition and proposed new structures.
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France has taken emergency actions like banning public drinking and canceling some outdoor events due to a heat wave hitting parts of Europe with temperatures around 104°F. Other European countries, including Spain and Italy, have also set heat alerts and precautions to protect people from the extreme temperatures.
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About one-third of France is under a heat red alert, with temperatures near 104°F expected.
France banned public alcohol drinking in high-risk areas to help emergency services focus on vulnerable people.
The French government ordered 845 schools to close and canceled some outdoor sports and cultural events.
Authorities warned about the dangers of heat, especially to elderly people and those without air conditioning.
Similar heat warnings and cancellations are in place in Spain’s Basque Country and eight cities in Italy.
The heat wave is linked to human-caused climate change, which increases extreme weather events.
France increased wildfire readiness and monitored water supplies for nuclear reactors due to the heat.
Public cooling measures, like misting stations at landmarks and people seeking relief in fountains, are being used.
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