Andy Burnham has become the new prime minister of the United Kingdom following Keir Starmer's resignation on July 20, 2026. In his first speech as prime minister, Burnham promised to create a 10-year plan for the country.
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Andy Burnham, former mayor of Manchester, is now the UK prime minister.
He took office after Keir Starmer stepped down on July 20, 2026.
Burnham's first speech highlighted his intention to develop a long-term, 10-year plan for the UK.
The change in leadership comes amid growing voter skepticism in the UK.
Keir Starmer’s time as prime minister is now being reassessed as Burnham begins his term.
Burnham has expressed a desire to lead the UK differently than his predecessor.
The article was published by France 24 on the day of Burnham’s first speech.
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Hamas has chosen Khalil al-Hayya as its new top political leader after the previous leader was killed by Israel. Al-Hayya survived several assassination attempts and has a long history with Hamas, including leadership roles in diplomacy and politics.
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Khalil al-Hayya was elected head of Hamas's political bureau in 2024.
The previous leaders, Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh, were killed by Israeli forces earlier in 2024.
Al-Hayya survived a drone attack in Qatar that killed his son and others in 2025.
He helped lead Hamas’s diplomatic talks during ceasefires and prisoner exchanges.
Born in Gaza in 1960, al-Hayya studied Islamic sciences and was active in Hamas since its founding in 1987.
He was imprisoned and tortured by Israel during the first Palestinian Intifada in the 1980s.
Al-Hayya served as a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council starting in 2006.
His family has suffered multiple losses to Israeli attacks, including the deaths of his wife and several children.
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Keir Starmer stepped down as the United Kingdom's Prime Minister on July 20, 2026. He was succeeded by Andy Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester. Starmer won a large majority in the 2024 election but saw his popularity drop significantly over the next two years.
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Keir Starmer was the UK Prime Minister until July 20, 2026.
Andy Burnham took over as Prime Minister on that date.
Starmer won the 2024 UK general election with a huge majority.
Starmer's approval ratings fell to very low levels two years after winning.
Andy Burnham was formerly the Mayor of Greater Manchester.
The transition happens as UK voters have growing skepticism toward politicians.
This leadership change may bring a shift in how the UK is governed.
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The United States and Iran have been attacking each other’s military targets for nine nights, breaking a truce signed in Islamabad on June 17. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil, raising oil prices and hurting economies, especially in Gulf countries. Both sides say the truce is over, and military conflict and economic disruption continue.
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The US and Iran have been attacking each other’s military and maritime targets for nine consecutive nights.
Both countries accuse each other of breaking the June 17 memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route that moves 20% of the world’s oil and gas during peacetime.
The closure caused oil prices to rise sharply and disrupted global oil and gas supplies.
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries’ economies and energy exports have been severely affected by the conflict.
Iran’s economy suffers from high inflation, currency devaluation, and losses in foreign exchange revenue due to US naval blockades and renewed attacks.
The US has reported 17 military deaths linked to the conflict, with one death confirmed last week.
US President Donald Trump declared the truce over, and Iran has stated it will no longer follow the MoU.
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F-16 fighter jets intercepted several non-commercial planes flying in restricted airspace over Bedminster and East Rutherford, New Jersey. The jets used flares to signal the pilots and safely escorted the planes out of the area during a temporary flight restriction related to the 2026 World Cup final.
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F-16 jets intercepted 3 out of 10 general aviation planes that entered restricted airspace over northern New Jersey.
Flares were used in two encounters to get the pilots' attention.
General aviation planes are non-commercial aircraft like private or business planes.
The restricted airspace was temporary and issued by the FAA, with notifications sent through Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs).
Violating temporary flight restrictions can lead to warnings, fines, or other penalties.
The restricted zone was near MetLife Stadium, where the 2026 World Cup final was held.
NORAD urged pilots to check NOTAMs before flying to avoid entering restricted areas.
Similar flight restrictions often occur during major events and near President Trump’s properties for security reasons.
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The Pentagon named two U.S. soldiers who died in a drone attack by Iran on an American military base in Jordan. The attack happened on Friday and resulted in the deaths of these soldiers.
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Two U.S. soldiers died in a drone attack.
The attack was carried out by Iran.
The target was a U.S. military base located in Jordan.
The Pentagon officially identified the soldiers.
The incident took place on a Friday.
CBS News reported the information with updates from correspondent Charlie D'Agata.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami after British prosecutors charged them with serious crimes including rape and sex trafficking. The US is now considering a request to send them back to the UK to face these charges under an extradition treaty.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by US Marshals in Miami.
British prosecutors added 38 new charges against them, including rape and sex trafficking.
The brothers have denied all allegations.
They are dual British-US citizens and are set to appear in a US federal court.
The crimes they are accused of allegedly happened between 2010 and 2017.
The UK and US have an extradition treaty allowing suspects to be sent from one country to the other if accused of serious crimes.
The US Secretary of State will make the final decision on their extradition.
The Tates have previously lived in Romania, where they are also under investigation.
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Andy Burnham of the Labour Party has become the new prime minister of the United Kingdom. In his first speech, he said he will focus on problems that affect many people, like the high cost of living and poor public services.
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Andy Burnham is the new UK prime minister.
He is the seventh person to hold this role in the last ten years.
Burnham belongs to the Labour Party.
He spoke in London after his appointment.
He promised to focus on issues important to the public.
Key issues he mentioned include the cost-of-living crisis and weak public services.
He emphasized being honest with the people.
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The U.S. carried out military strikes against Iran after Iran attacked U.S. service members, resulting in the deaths of three American soldiers. Two soldiers were killed in Jordan and one died in Iraq during the handling of an Iranian drone.
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At least two U.S. service members died in an Iranian attack in Jordan.
A third U.S. service member died in Iraq while managing a controlled explosion of an Iranian drone.
The U.S. responded by conducting military strikes targeting Iran.
The attacks were linked to Iran's hostile actions against U.S. personnel.
The incident involved multiple locations: Jordan and Iraq.
CBS News reported on the events and included analysis from military experts.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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An Australian woman gave birth to rare identical quadruplet girls at 28 weeks through a cesarean section. The pregnancy was very risky because the quadruplets came from a single fertilized egg splitting into four, sharing the same placenta, which is extremely unusual.
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The mother is 34 years old and had four children before these quadruplets were born.
The babies were born on July 14 at 28 weeks and four days by cesarean section at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
Identical quadruplets occur in about one in 15 million pregnancies, and sharing the same placenta is very rare.
The pregnancy was considered extremely high risk, with the mother admitted to hospital at 25 weeks for monitoring.
The four girls are named Emily, Harriet, Catherine, and Alexa (named after the obstetrician Dr. Alexa Bendall).
The babies are currently in neonatal intensive care and doing well.
The mother started an online fundraiser to help buy a large van to care for the newborns and her other children.
Naturally conceived quadruplets occur in about one in 700,000 births, making this case especially rare.
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A Russian attack on a ship near Odesa killed at least 10 people, while Ukraine launched hundreds of drones to strike Moscow. This comes after heavy missile attacks on Kyiv and continued fighting between the two countries.
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Russia struck a ship near Odesa carrying corn, killing at least 10 people and rescuing 8 crew members.
The Odesa region experienced intense Russian attacks, with 28 people killed there in July alone.
Russia hit fuel reservoirs at Odesa’s port as part of its attacks.
Ukraine launched over 400 drones against Moscow and nearby areas overnight, wounding at least 10 people.
Moscow intercepted most drones, destroying 85 as they approached the city.
Ukrainian attacks targeted Russian logistics centers and an oil depot far from the border.
Some Russian regions, including Moscow’s suburbs, reported fires and injuries from drone attacks.
Ukraine struck seven Russian ships in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov and hit several power stations in Crimea.
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Andy Burnham has become the new prime minister of the United Kingdom, replacing Keir Starmer. After Starmer’s final speech at 10 Downing Street, Burnham and Starmer visited King Charles at Buckingham Palace, and Burnham then gave a speech outlining his plans for major changes in Britain.
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Andy Burnham officially took over as UK prime minister today.
Keir Starmer stepped down from the prime minister role.
Starmer delivered his last address at the prime minister’s residence, 10 Downing Street.
Both Starmer and Burnham met King Charles at Buckingham Palace as part of the transition.
Burnham called for a "circuit-breaker" and promised big changes not seen in 40 years.
This leadership change involves the Labour Party leadership.
The event marks a significant moment in UK government and politics.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate, social media influencers, were arrested in Miami after the U.K. prosecutors announced many new charges against them. The brothers say they are not guilty.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate are known as social media influencers.
They were arrested in Miami on a Saturday.
Prosecutors in the United Kingdom announced dozens of new charges against them.
The charges relate to an ongoing legal case.
Both brothers have denied any wrongdoing.
The arrest was covered by CBS News.
The case involves authorities from more than one country.
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The dry and hot weather at Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire has revealed the outlines of a formal garden designed in 1699. Known as The Great Parterre, the garden's patterns have become visible again because the grass above burns faster in dry heat, exposing the old design hidden beneath newer landscaping from the 1730s.
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The Great Parterre garden was designed in 1699 for the 1st Duke of Devonshire.
It is located under the south lawn at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire.
The garden was covered over with new landscaping in the 1730s by the 3rd Duke of Devonshire.
Recent hot weather with temperatures over 30°C and dry conditions revealed the garden’s outline.
The garden’s flower beds and pathways are visible because the newer grass has shorter roots and dries out faster.
Similar reveals happened during dry spells in 2022 and 2018.
The garden was European-style, measuring about 144 meters by 69 meters.
An old engraving from 1709 shows the original design of The Great Parterre.
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Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar plans to nominate Judit Polgár, a famous chess player, as the country’s new president. This move follows a political conflict with the current president and efforts to change the constitution and reduce the influence of the previous leader’s party.
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Péter Magyar is Hungary’s Prime Minister and leader of the Tisza party.
Magyar wants Judit Polgár, known as the greatest female chess player, to become president.
The current president, Tamás Sulyok, appointed under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, was forced to end his term early after a constitutional change.
Magyar’s party has a two-thirds majority in parliament, making it easy to pass laws.
Some human rights groups criticized the rapid constitutional changes as a return to past undemocratic practices.
Judit Polgár was a top female chess champion, youngest grandmaster at 15, and beat male world champions.
Magyar said Polgár’s role as president would last until a new constitution is made, with a maximum five-year term.
Magyar’s government is quickly undoing many policies and institutions linked to Orbán’s time in power.
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At least 930 people have died in an Ebola outbreak in Congo, according to the country's Ministry of Health. The ministry reported 37 new deaths in one day, with a total of 2,344 confirmed cases so far.
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The Ebola outbreak is happening in Congo.
As of Saturday, there are 2,344 confirmed Ebola cases.
At least 930 people have died from the outbreak.
37 people died within a 24-hour period recently.
The data comes from Congo's Ministry of Health.
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In Delhi, tens of thousands of young people are protesting against India's education system and calling for the resignation of the education minister. The protests are led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth movement that started as a joke on the internet but grew after issues with a national medical entrance exam caused anger and distress.
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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) began as a satirical online group but quickly grew into a large youth protest movement.
The movement’s leader is Abhijeet Dipke, a 30-year-old former student from Boston University.
The protests intensified after Sonam Wangchuk, an engineer and activist supporting CJP, was forcefully taken to hospital during his 20-day hunger strike.
The CJP name mocks India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and originated from a comment by India’s Chief Justice comparing certain youths to cockroaches.
The main issue is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), a medical college entrance exam that was cancelled over exam paper leaks.
Around 2.28 million students took the exam, and some 20 students reportedly died by suicide linked to the exam situation.
CJP demands include reforming the education system, better accountability for exam leaks, and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Monday’s protest was the largest recent demonstration in Delhi against Prime Minister Modi’s government and drew support from opposition politicians.
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Andy Burnham has become the new prime minister of Britain after Keir Starmer resigned as leader of the Labour Party. Burnham was chosen by Labour lawmakers, so he became prime minister without a general election. The next national election will not take place until 2029.
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Andy Burnham is the new prime minister of the United Kingdom.
He replaced Keir Starmer, who resigned as Labour leader last month.
Labour holds the majority in the UK government, so its leader becomes prime minister.
Burnham won the Labour leadership contest with support from 379 out of 401 Labour lawmakers.
In Britain’s parliamentary system, prime ministers can change midterm without a general election.
Starmer resigned after Labour’s heavy losses in local elections and political controversies.
Burnham is the seventh UK prime minister in the past decade to assume office without a general election.
The formal transfer of power involved meetings with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.
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Andy Burnham became the United Kingdom’s new prime minister after being asked by King Charles III to form a government. Burnham promised to improve politics, end homelessness on the streets, and bring stability to the country after recent political changes.
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Andy Burnham officially became prime minister following a meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.
Burnham succeeded Keir Starmer, who resigned after two years as prime minister.
Burnham is the seventh UK prime minister since 2016.
The handover ceremony where Burnham was asked to form a government is called "kissing hands," a tradition with no real political power today.
Burnham promised to address homelessness and improve the political system.
Starmer said he was proud of his achievements before leaving office.
The UK can change prime ministers without a general election.
The next national election is not required until 2029 unless called earlier by the new prime minister.
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Thousands of people from the Cockroach Janta Party protested in Delhi, trying to march to India’s parliament to demand the education minister’s resignation. Police blocked the march with barricades and used batons, causing injuries, while protesters camped and held demonstrations despite the restrictions.
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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is a youth-led protest movement in India.
Protesters marched to parliament to demand the education minister resign over exam paper leak allegations.
Police blocked the march with barricades and used baton charges, injuring some protesters.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike supporting the movement and was forcibly hospitalized.
The movement’s name comes from a comment by India’s chief justice comparing unemployed youth to “cockroaches.”
Protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, despite heavy rain and police warnings.
Mobile internet services were suspended in parts of central Delhi during the protests.
Health Minister JP Nadda met with CJP representatives and promised to raise their concerns with the government.
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