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Trump says UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign: 'Failed'
President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Keir Starmer will step down. Trump cited failures in energy and immigration pol
topicUK Bonds Fall as Burnham Win, Oil Prices Renew Fiscal Concerns
UK government borrowing costs decreased following a major speech by Andy Burnham. The 10-year gilt yield reached near two-month lo
topicOwner of car searched by police after Beijing tower plane crash identified
A small aircraft crashed into the CITIC Tower, the tallest building in Beijing, on Friday. The incident killed the pilot and injur
topicTrump piles on Starmer as UK prime minister appears near the exit
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned from his role. President Donald Trump announced the departure on Truth Social on June
topicThe Latest: Senate approves war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
The Senate and House passed a resolution directing President Trump to withdraw military forces from the conflict with Iran. The Se
topicScars mark Britain's economy 10 years after Brexit vote
Ten years after the UK voted to leave the European Union, the move has acted as a persistent drag on economic growth. A Deutsche B
topicUkrainian Forces Target Russian Missile Launcher Factory in Volgograd with “Flamingo” Missiles
Ukrainian forces used FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles to strike the Titan-Barrikady plant in Volgograd. President Volodymyr Zelensky
topicUkraine Launches First Open Tender for Large-Scale Strike Drone Procurement
The Ministry of Defence and its Defence Procurement Agency have initiated the first open competitive tender for heavy bombers and
Germany, Poland poised for soaring temperatures as heatwave moves east
A deadly heatwave is moving east across Europe, bringing temperatures nearing 40C to Germany and Poland. The weather system has al
topicBelarus 'nearing completion' in constructing military infrastructure along Ukraine's border, Zelensky says
President Zelensky states that Belarus is finishing the construction of roads, ammunition depots, and fuel storage facilities alon
topicDriver killed in Bedford train crash named
East Midlands Railway driver Shaun Burton, 60, died after his train hit the rear of another stopped EMR service. The collision occ
topicAustralia pledges tougher enforcement of social media ban for teens
The Australian government is increasing the powers of the eSafety Commissioner and doubling fines for tech companies to enforce th
topicDriver dies and 33 people seriously injured in Bedford train crash
Two trains heading toward London collided south of Bedford on 19 June 2026. The crash killed one driver and injured 162 people. Re
topic'All of Lebanon must burn,' Israeli minister says after IDF reports four soldiers killed
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir urged an end to the Lebanon ceasefire after four Israeli troops were wounded. The IDF s
topicUkrainian drone strike halts operations at Moscow oil refinery, sources say
Ukraine has increased drone attacks against Russian energy infrastructure. A major refinery in southern Russia caught fire on Sund
topicG7 leaders back Trump’s deal to end Iran war as more details of it emerge
G7 leaders at the Evian-les-Bains summit backed a tentative deal between the U.S. and Iran. The agreement aims to end the war and
topicGermany news: Pension overhaul may push retirement age to 70
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is proposing a 33-point reform plan for the German pension system. The strategy includes raising the ret
topicTulsi Gabbard, her guru and the mysterious messages that helped shape her political career
A Washington Post investigation explores whether a reclusive Hawaii guru directed Tulsi Gabbard's actions during her time in Congr
topicRecord stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia
Australian authorities discovered 2.7 metric tons of cocaine hidden in plastic tubs within underground bunkers on the outskirts of
topicU.S. and Iran agree to “roadmap” for final deal; Starmer resigns; GOP funding to Dem super PACs
The United States and Iran have agreed to a 60-day roadmap for a final deal following the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland. Both
topicQatar, Pakistan unveil new Lebanon peacekeeping mechanism, does not include Israel, France, UNIFIL
The US and Iran agreed to create a coordination mechanism following negotiations in Switzerland. Qatar's Foreign Ministry announce
topicHow India sparred with Telegram days ahead of blocking the app
India banned Telegram after the platform refused to remove channels selling leaked exam papers. Telegram is now challenging this b
topicAfghanistan Issues Ban on Smartphones for Civil Servants and Military
The Taliban government has prohibited civil servants and military personnel from using smartphones. A directive from Supreme Leade
topicMacron, Merz attack EU’s stance on Putin talks
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have criticized European Council President Antonio Costa for