Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, has announced he will run to become the leader of the Labour Party and the UK prime minister. Wes Streeting, another Labour politician, said he will not run for leader after speaking with Burnham.
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Andy Burnham won a recent byelection and will officially become a Member of Parliament (MP) soon.
Labour leader Starmer announced he will step down as prime minister, starting a leadership transition.
Burnham expressed his intention to run for Labour leader as part of an orderly process.
Wes Streeting resigned from Starmer’s government last month but decided not to run for leader.
Streeting said Burnham aims to build a more inclusive Labour Party.
Burnham currently holds no national government office but was previously mayor of Greater Manchester.
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Many workers in India dismantle electronic waste by hand without safety gear, exposing themselves to harmful chemicals and injuries. India produces large amounts of e-waste, and much of it is handled informally by people who face serious health risks from toxic substances and unsafe working conditions.
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India is the third-largest producer of electronic waste, after China and the United States.
In 2025-2026, India generated over 1.4 million metric tonnes of e-waste, and about 979,000 metric tonnes were recycled.
New Delhi produces about 230,000 metric tonnes of e-waste annually, nearly 10% of India’s total.
Many e-waste workers work in informal workshops without protective gloves or masks.
Workers often burn plastic and use blow torches to extract metals, releasing toxic fumes.
They work long hours for low pay, approximately $8 per day for 12 hours of work.
Health problems include burns, cuts, infections, and exposure to chemical residues.
Women and men both work in these environments, often from poor or migrant backgrounds.
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The U.S. State Department labeled Brazil's two largest criminal groups, the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV), as terrorist organizations to help fight drug trafficking. This action highlights the serious problem of organized crime controlling parts of Brazil and the country's struggle to enforce law and provide public services.
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The PCC and CV are Brazil's biggest criminal groups and were recently designated as terrorist organizations by the U.S.
This designation allows the U.S. Treasury to impose sanctions on banks and companies linked to these groups.
About 25% of Brazilians live under the control of these criminal organizations.
Suspicious money transactions related to crime in Rio de Janeiro totaled around 44 billion reals (about $8.7 billion) in three months.
Brazil collects high taxes but still fails to provide basic public services like security, healthcare, and education to most people.
The Brazilian government is seen as unable to govern effectively, with inefficiency and corruption affecting its branches.
Citizens feel powerless despite voting, as crime and poor governance dominate daily life.
Brazil's institutions, including the executive, legislature, and judiciary, face serious challenges and controversies.
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Keir Starmer has announced that he will resign as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This will make him the seventh person to hold the position in under ten years.
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Keir Starmer is stepping down as the UK Prime Minister.
The UK will have its seventh prime minister in less than 10 years.
Starmer announced his resignation publicly in a speech.
The resignation speech was given while music played nearby.
No specific reasons or dates for the resignation were provided in the text.
This change continues a period of frequent leadership changes in the UK government.
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Cuba is facing a severe power shortage that has led to limited electricity for its people. Under pressure from President Donald Trump's administration, the Cuban government has announced major economic reforms to gradually open its communist system.
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Cuba has a deepening electricity crisis causing rationing of power.
The Cuban government announced wide-ranging economic reforms.
These reforms mark a gradual shift away from strict communist policies.
The reforms came after pressure from President Donald Trump's administration.
Daily life in Havana remains chaotic due to the power issues.
The situation reflects ongoing challenges in Cuba’s economy and governance.
The report focuses on the impact of the crisis on Havana’s residents.
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Keir Starmer led the UK as prime minister after Labour won the 2024 election, focusing on workers’ rights, international relations, and social policies. His government passed laws to improve workers’ pay and renters’ security, pursued trade deals, and aimed to strengthen ties with Europe. Despite these efforts, challenges and election losses led to his stepping down after two years.
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Labour passed an employment rights bill improving sick pay, parental leave, and conditions for zero-hours contracts.
The national living wage increased by 4.1%, raising pay for 2.4 million low-paid workers by about £900 a year.
The Renters’ Rights Act made it harder for landlords to evict tenants without legal reasons and removed fixed-term tenancy limits.
Starmer negotiated a trade deal with the US that cut tariffs on cars, aluminium, and steel, though its future is uncertain.
He sought closer ties with the EU, including plans to adopt some EU single market rules more easily.
The government ended the two-child benefit cap, aiming to reduce child poverty.
New family hubs and free childcare were made available to support children and parents.
Starmer’s time as prime minister saw some setbacks, including poor election results and political challenges.
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The first round of talks between the US and Iran ended in Switzerland, aiming to find a permanent solution to the conflict involving Iran. These discussions followed a recent agreement but were tense after President Donald Trump threatened military strikes, causing Iran to temporarily leave the talks.
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High-level talks took place in Switzerland between US and Iranian representatives.
The talks followed the signing of a "memorandum of understanding," an agreement to work on peace.
Iran briefly walked out after President Trump threatened possible strikes.
Discussions focus on Iran’s nuclear program and uranium stockpiles.
Technical talks will continue in Switzerland throughout the week.
The negotiations aim to end ongoing conflicts involving Iran in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump has made public threats related to Iran’s support for groups like Hezbollah.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he will resign as leader of the Labour Party and leave office within weeks. A leadership contest will follow to choose his replacement, who will then become the next prime minister.
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Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister and Labour Party leader, announced his resignation on June 22, 2026.
Britain will have its seventh prime minister in 10 years after Starmer steps down.
Any candidate to replace Starmer must have support from at least 20% of Labour MPs, which is 81 out of 403 members.
Candidates also need support from Labour Party groups and related organizations like trade unions.
If multiple candidates qualify, all Labour members and affiliates vote to pick the new leader.
Nominations open on July 9 and close by July 16, before Parliament’s summer break.
The leadership contest is expected to finish by September 1 when Parliament returns.
If only one candidate qualifies, that person becomes party leader and prime minister without a vote.
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Nicola Sturgeon and Michael Gove will appear together on a new reality TV show called The Wargame, where they play roles in a fictional UK government responding to a fake Russian attack. The show features politicians from different parties taking part in emergency meetings to simulate crisis decisions.
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Nicola Sturgeon will act as deputy prime minister, and Michael Gove as prime minister in the show.
The Wargame is a four-part series airing on Sky TV in September.
Other political figures, including Jim Murphy and Penny Mordaunt, will also play government roles.
The fictional scenario is a Russian attack on UK soil, prompting emergency government meetings.
The show includes experts on Russia and international roles like a US secretary of state and NATO secretary general.
Sturgeon recently faced criticism because her estranged husband, Peter Murrell, admitted to embezzling over £400,000 from the SNP.
Nicola Sturgeon denies knowing about her ex-husband’s crimes and says she was deceived.
Some politicians have commented on Sturgeon’s decision to join the TV show amid the controversy.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on June 22, 2026. This resignation opens the possibility for Andy Burnham, who recently won a special parliamentary election, to become the new Labour leader and potentially the next prime minister.
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Keir Starmer was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
He resigned on June 22, 2026.
This will make the UK’s seventh prime minister in just over ten years.
Andy Burnham recently won a special parliamentary election.
Burnham is seen as the leading candidate to replace Starmer as Labour leader.
The resignation was linked to changes in global politics and public mood.
The news was reported by FRANCE 24 and journalist Douglas Herbert.
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The first round of talks between the United States and Iran took place in Switzerland but started with tension. Iran linked the success of the talks to stopping the fighting in Lebanon, while President Donald Trump warned of possible military attacks.
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The US and Iran held their first round of talks in Switzerland.
Iran said ending the fighting in Lebanon is essential for successful talks.
President Donald Trump repeated threats to resume attacks against Iran.
Fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon during the talks.
Iran had recently closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, despite ceasefire efforts.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed at least 16 people amid ongoing conflict.
Non-government groups in Lebanon criticized Israeli attacks on medical workers.
The negotiations come amid increasing tensions in the Middle East involving multiple parties.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he will resign, with a new leader expected before parliament returns in September. His popularity dropped due to his handling of the economy, and pressure increased after Andy Burnham won a seat in parliament, allowing him to challenge Starmer for Labour party leadership.
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Keir Starmer is the Prime Minister of the UK.
Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, June 22, 2026.
A new leader should be in place by September 2026 when parliament returns.
Starmer’s popularity fell because of his economic policies.
Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, won a parliamentary seat recently.
Burnham’s win opens the way for him to challenge Starmer for leadership of the Labour party.
Pressure on Starmer to resign had been growing for several months.
The Labour party is one of the main political parties in the UK.
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France is experiencing a severe heat wave with daytime temperatures over 40°C (104°F) and hot nights, lasting until at least Friday. The government has issued red alerts for many regions and taken steps like school closures and warnings about alcohol and water safety to help people cope.
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Most of France is under a heat wave described as a “plateau” of nonstop high temperatures.
Daytime highs exceed 40°C (104°F), and nighttime temperatures stay above 20°C (68°F), making it hard to sleep.
Hundreds of schools closed or canceled classes to protect children.
Authorities advised people to drink plenty of water and limited public alcohol consumption.
Several drowning incidents occurred as people sought relief in rivers despite warnings.
Climate experts link more frequent and intense heat waves to human-caused climate change.
The UK is also facing record-high temperatures, with heat warnings in southern England and Wales.
The World Health Organization says over 200,000 people died in Europe in recent years due to heat-related causes, many preventable.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned after his party suffered major election losses and faced political challenges. He will stay in charge temporarily until a new leader is chosen by September, while the Labour Party prepares for a leadership contest.
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Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister following poor Labour Party results in local elections.
Labour lost control of Wales’ Parliament, had its worst-ever results in Scotland, and lost many seats in England.
Starmer will remain as caretaker prime minister until his replacement is selected before Parliament reopens in September.
The resignation followed internal party criticism and controversies, including issues with a government appointment linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
Peter Mandelson was fired as UK ambassador to the US amid security concerns and Epstein ties, causing political backlash.
Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct but has denied any wrongdoing.
Starmer was elected prime minister in July 2024 and served just under two years, one of the shortest terms in recent UK history.
Labour leadership candidates like Andy Burnham are expected to compete to replace Starmer soon.
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A dietitian explains that what you eat and drink after 7 p.m. can affect how well you sleep. She avoids sugary desserts, heavy meals, and alcohol at night because they can disrupt sleep. Instead, she chooses light snacks like kiwis and milk, and says the timing of eating is also important for good rest.
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Sugary foods late at night can cause blood sugar swings that make it harder to fall asleep.
Diets high in fiber lead to better, deeper sleep, while high saturated fat and sugar cause more night waking.
Heavy or fatty meals close to bedtime can cause indigestion and disturb sleep.
Alcohol might help you fall asleep faster but reduces important dream sleep and causes broken rest.
Eating light snacks like two kiwis and milk can support better sleep; kiwis are rich in vitamins and fiber.
Milk contains tryptophan, which is linked to the sleep hormone melatonin, though normal milk has only a small effect.
The ritual of having a warm drink may help some people relax before bed.
Eating late meals may increase hunger and reduce the number of calories burned, according to a Harvard study.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he is stepping down as leader of the Labour Party after losing a key election to Andy Burnham. He will continue as prime minister until a new leader is chosen.
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Keir Starmer is the current UK Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
Starmer decided to resign following a recent election loss to his rival, Andy Burnham.
He will stay in his role as prime minister until the party selects a successor.
The decision followed several days of pressure from within his party.
Andy Burnham won a critical election that influenced Starmer’s resignation.
The Labour Party must now choose a new leader to replace Starmer.
This event is significant in UK politics and could affect future government policy.
The resignation announcement was made on June 22, 2026.
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Two students at a high school in Tacloban, Philippines, opened fire, killing three students and injuring seven others. The two suspects have been arrested, and authorities are investigating the incident to understand why it happened.
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The shooting took place at San Jose National High School in Tacloban city, Leyte island, Philippines.
Three students were killed and seven others wounded in the attack.
Two student suspects were arrested; one surrendered later and one was caught immediately.
The suspects used a .38-calibre and a 9mm gun during the shooting.
The victims were taken to hospitals for treatment.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered a full investigation and emphasized school safety.
The Department of Education called the event a “high alert situation” and condemned the violence.
School shootings are rare in the Philippines, with a similar incident occurring in July 2022.
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A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a 17-year-old named Jamal Coombes was stabbed to death in Battersea, London. Several other teens were arrested, with some released on bail and one still in custody.
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Jamal Coombes, 17, was found stabbed and died in Battersea, south-west London.
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 4:20 a.m. on Saturday.
A 14-year-old boy is charged with murder and carrying a bladed weapon.
This boy cannot be named due to legal rules protecting minors.
Two 15-year-olds, a boy and a girl, were arrested but later released on bail.
Another 15-year-old boy was arrested and remains in police custody.
The case is being handled by the Metropolitan Police and youth court.
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The UK and France have changed their “one in, one out” agreement because some migrants who were sent from the UK to France managed to return illegally to the UK by lorry. Both countries agreed to close this loophole by allowing the UK to send back any previously deported migrant no matter how they return. The agreement aims to control illegal Channel crossings and will continue until at least October.
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The “one in, one out” deal lets the UK return one illegal Channel migrant to France for every asylum seeker taken from France to the UK legally.
Some migrants deported to France returned to the UK by lorry, using help from people smugglers.
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez agreed to change the treaty to stop these returns.
The UK has removed 921 migrants to France since August last year.
At least four deported migrants returned by lorry in a two-week span in March.
The deal was first signed by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron in July last year.
So far this year, Channel crossings have dropped roughly one-third, partly because of bad weather.
The UK and France recently agreed on a new £662 million plan to stop migrants crossing the Channel.
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The conflict in the Middle East has shown that Europe faces big problems because it depends on fossil fuels from other countries. This situation is driving prices up, slowing economic growth, and causing inflation. As a result, Europe is focusing more on investing in clean, renewable energy to become more independent and competitive.
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Europe relies heavily on imported fossil fuels, which creates economic risks.
The Middle East conflict has led to higher energy prices in Europe.
Rising energy costs are hurting Europe's economic growth and increasing inflation.
Investing in renewable energy is now seen as essential for Europe’s survival and competitiveness.
Renewable energy helps Europe reduce reliance on foreign energy suppliers.
EU officials describe this shift as critical for Europe’s strategic independence.
The article connects energy security with broader economic and political stability in Europe.
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