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Starmer Announces Resignation as Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader
The embattled PM accepted his parliamentary party's verdict that he is not best positioned to lead Labour into the next general election, speaking with King Charles on Monday morning.
GOP Embraces Speculation About China's Role in Data Center Backlash
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and multiple Republican lawmakers are pointing to reports of foreign influence campaigns as they respond to growing public opposition to AI infrastructure projects.
First Round of US-Iran Talks Ends With Encouraging Progress, Mediators Say
Qatar and Pakistan report roadmap agreement targeting final deal within 60 days as fighting continues in Lebanon despite ceasefire declarations.
U.S.-Iran Negotiations Face Obstacles as Strait of Hormuz Remains Contested; Trump Returns From G7 Summit in France
A memorandum of understanding signed in Versailles has drawn criticism from both factions within Trump's coalition, while domestic concerns include the algae-filled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Colombians Vote in Presidential Runoff Pitting Conservative Outsider Against Progressive Heir to Petro's Movement
More than 41 million voters chose between Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda as the nation grapples with its highest homicide rate since at least 2015.
Xi Meets Kim: China Reaffirms Support for North Korea's Nukes After Summit Omission
Beijing's statement after the Pyongyang summit notably omitted any mention of denuclearization, signaling a policy shift that analysts say tacitly accepts a nuclear-armed North Korea.
What to Know About the Legacy of Brexit, Which Still Divides Britain 10 Years On
Experts estimate Britain's economy is between 4% and 8% smaller than it would have been had voters chosen to remain in the EU.
France Restricts Public Drinking and Outdoor Sports as Heat Wave Bakes Parts of Europe
Temperatures reached 40°C (104°F) in some areas with about a third of France under red alert, prompting mass cancellations and emergency measures.
Vance Meets Top Iranian Officials as U.S. Looks to Get Negotiations Back on Track
The Lake Lucerne Summit marks the first direct high-level engagement between the two nations following an interim ceasefire agreement and comes amid renewed fighting in Lebanon threatening the fragile deal.
Starmer Faces Mounting Pressure as Labour Colleagues Call for Timetable on His Resignation
Mayor Andy Burnham's election to Parliament positions him to challenge Starmer for the Labour Party leadership, with a possible announcement expected Monday.