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Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:38:53 +1000
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns
The UK will have its seventh prime minister in 10 years after Keir Starmer quits.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +1000
A ransom note about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance says she died, CNN reports
Some media outlets had previously reported receiving ransom notes tied to the case in the days after Guthrie’s disappearance in early February.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:36:30 +1000
Why Trump has been attacking the Supreme Court with three key rulings ahead
As the court prepares to rule on several of the president’s priorities, tensions are running high – even with the president’s own appointees.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:44:03 +1000
Inside Andy Burnham’s vision for the UK
Following British PM Keir Starmer’s resignation, the former Manchester mayor’s dream of a high-tax, high-spending state could become reality.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:14:41 +1000
Iran-US talks wrap up in Switzerland
Iran will allow nuclear inspections, says US Vice President JD Vance.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:14:23 +1000
Three students killed in Philippines shooting
Two students have been arrested over a deadly school shooting in the Philippines.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:28:44 +1000
Two children, aged 2 and 4, die in hot car as Europe heatwave smashes records
At least 18 people are dead in France as Europeans brace for days of sweltering through a heatwave with highs above 40 degrees.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000
This is the Australia that Pauline Hanson has been waiting for – a frightened country
The latest Lowy Institute poll helps explain why One Nation is gaining such traction among voters. Australians are in a dark and fearful mood.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:04 +1000
This is a desperate attempt to save UK Labour from itself
In a radical departure from the leadership spills seen over the years, Andy Burnham emerged as the clear leader to replace Keir Starmer before he was even sworn into parliament on Monday.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:10:25 +1000
Emotional Starmer steps down less than two years after landslide win
His decision set off dramatic moves to install his main challenger, Andy Burnham, as the country’s seventh leader in just over a decade.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:58:10 +1000
Keir Starmer resignation as it happened: British PM resigns, Andy Burnham declares intention to run as successor
Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the British Labour Party, paving the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:44:47 +1000
Four things to know about Andy Burnham, the man likely to be the UK’s next PM
The man likely to become Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade styles himself as a likeable everyman with his finger on the pulse.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +1000
Royal family wish ‘best Papa’ Prince William happy birthday
The Wales family shared a recent photo of the prince with his daughter to mark his birthday and Father’s Day in the UK.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:26:26 +1000
Iran says ‘major progress’ in talks, despite Trump’s threat of fresh strikes
The US president threatened to restart the war over Iranian support of Hezbollah or moves to close the Strait of Hormuz, even as JD Vance met Iranian officials for “messy” talks on a peace deal.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:16:19 +1000
US-Iran peace deal talks underway
Trump threatens Iran with more strikes over its support of Hezbollah.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:14:08 +1000
British PM expected to resign soon
Calls are growing for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:10:00 +1000
They were told Brexit would fix things. Instead, Britain is set to get its seventh PM in a decade
Britain is still searching for someone who can deliver on the grand promise of a better future. Can a seventh prime minister finally deliver? Labour is about to roll the dice.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:32:59 +1000
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is ready to resign, say allies
Starmer is expected to announce his departure within the next 24 hours, said a Labour MP who is usually considered to be a loyalist to the prime minister.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:38:00 +1000
As Stonehenge hosts midsummer revels, dig unearths mystery nearby
Thousands have gathered at Stonehenge for the summer solstice. Archaeologists believe people were doing the same thing on a nearby hillside 5000 years ago.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:29:07 +1000
UK PM Starmer ‘ready to resign’
Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is poised to challenge UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the job amid reports the prime minister is ready to resign.

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