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Andy Burnham is becoming the new prime minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Labour Party. His style, called "Manchesterism," combines support for business with strong government involvement in public services and local control. President Trump described Burnham as very liberal and said he might not support more oil drilling in the North Sea.
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Andy Burnham replaced Keir Starmer as UK prime minister and Labour leader.
Burnham was previously mayor of Greater Manchester and is known for a business-friendly approach.
His "Manchesterism" policy focuses on investment in transport, housing, and infrastructure using both public and private money.
He supports giving more power to local city and regional leaders.
Burnham aims to create new industrial jobs and improve education.
He wants greater public control over privatized water and energy companies.
Experts say Burnham’s policies align with European social democracy, not radical socialism.
President Donald Trump described Burnham as very liberal and doubted he would support increased oil drilling.
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Israel's embassy in Canberra publicly criticized the Australian Labor Party's draft policy on Palestine, saying it unfairly blames Israel for the Gaza conflict and does not focus enough on Hamas's role. This unusual intervention highlights tensions between Israel and Labor ahead of the party's national conference where the policy will be debated.
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Israel's embassy issued a four-page statement opposing parts of Labor's draft Palestine policy.
The draft platform criticizes Israeli actions like settlement annexation and calls to end settler violence in the West Bank.
The embassy said the draft overly blames Israel and underplays Hamas's responsibility for terrorism.
The draft removed a line saying “Hamas must disarm,” but still singles out Hamas for violent extremism.
Israel called settler violence “marginal” and said it gets too much attention in the draft policy.
The intervention by Israel is unusual because foreign states rarely comment on internal political party debates.
Labor's 2023 policy on Israel-Palestine was shorter and focused only on recognizing a Palestinian state.
Labor’s conference will see debates between pro-Palestine and pro-Israel supporters within the party.
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A Ukrainian drone attack struck the Moscow region on Monday night, injuring at least 10 people, including a child. Ukraine said the strikes targeted an oil depot and logistics facilities, while Russia reported having shot down many drones during the attack.
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Ukraine launched dozens of drones into the Moscow region on the night of July 19-20, 2026.
At least 10 people were wounded in the attacks, including one child and three Chinese citizens.
Damage occurred to homes and industrial sites in the towns of Podolsk, Domodedovo, and Odintsovo near Moscow.
Ukraine said it targeted logistics facilities and an oil depot more than 400 km from its border.
Russia reported shooting down nearly 400 drones near Moscow during the incident.
The attack followed recent Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian warehouses.
Ukrainian strikes have increased in effort to disrupt Russian activities and pressure Moscow amid the ongoing conflict.
Moscow’s airport area and nearby towns reported fires and damage from the drone strikes.
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Thousands of people in India have joined a protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a group that began as a joke but is now calling for changes to the education system. The largest protest so far took place recently near India’s parliament in Delhi.
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The protest is led by the Cockroach Janta Party, which is not an official political party.
The group started its activities as satire or humor.
Their main demand is reforming the education system in India.
The movement has grown from hundreds of participants to thousands.
The most recent protest was the largest one held by the group to date.
The protest took place near India’s parliament in the capital city, Delhi.
A BBC correspondent attended the first protest in early June and reported from Delhi.
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Jeff Bezos and the UK government have invested in CuspAI, a British artificial intelligence startup valued at £2 billion. CuspAI uses advanced AI to discover and develop new materials that could improve technologies like computer chips, energy networks, and batteries.
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CuspAI is a two-year-old startup based in Cambridge, UK, valued at $2.6 billion (£2 billion).
The company has raised $450 million (£330 million) from investors including Jeff Bezos and the UK government’s sovereign AI fund.
CuspAI created the AI Materials Foundry, a group of over 48 tech and industrial companies collaborating to find new materials.
The startup aims to reduce or eliminate rare metals like iridium and ruthenium used in making computer chips.
Members of the coalition include Nvidia, Meta Platforms (owner of Facebook and Instagram), and Hyundai.
CuspAI plans to use frontier AI, which is the latest and most advanced type of AI, to speed up material discovery.
The new funding will help CuspAI expand globally with offices in Singapore, Cambridge, Amsterdam, Berlin, Tokyo, and the US.
John Giannandrea, formerly of Apple and Google, recently joined CuspAI to help develop its US operations.
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Smoke from over 940 wildfires in Canada is causing poor air quality in several northern U.S. states. President Donald Trump said Canada should do more to control the fires and suggested they might have to pay damages or face tariffs.
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More than 940 wildfires are burning across Canada.
Smoke from these fires is affecting air quality in multiple U.S. states, including Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Air quality alerts are in place in these states as of Monday morning.
The National Weather Service reported on the spread of smoke and air quality concerns.
President Donald Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney about the need to stop the fires.
Trump suggested Canada might have to pay damages or face tariffs because of the cross-border air pollution.
Newsweek sought comment from Canada’s Prime Minister office outside regular hours.
The situation is ongoing and developing.
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Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester and leader of the Labour Party, is set to become the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister on Monday. He has promised to improve living standards in the UK, but his plans face challenges due to the country’s financial situation and previous commitments.
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Andy Burnham will take office as UK Prime Minister soon.
He is the leader of the Labour Party.
Burnham aims to raise living standards for people in the UK.
His plans face limits because of the UK’s current financial conditions.
Previous promises he made restrict how much he can change policies.
His policies include goals for short-term and long-term economic growth.
The article notes ongoing impacts of Brexit on the UK’s economy.
The story is part of broader business and economic news coverage.
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Millions of Americans will receive their Social Security monthly payments this week, with some getting as much as $5,181. Payment amounts vary based on a person’s earnings history and the age they start claiming benefits.
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Social Security payments for July 2026 will be distributed on July 22 for people born between the 21st and 31st of a month.
Over 75 million Americans rely on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Payment schedules depend on recipients’ birth dates, except for some groups who get paid at the start of the month.
The highest monthly retirement benefit in 2026 is $5,181 for those who wait until age 70 to claim and have earned at the taxable wage cap for 35+ years.
The average monthly Social Security payment was about $1,937 in June 2026.
Only 1 to 2 percent of beneficiaries receive the maximum possible benefit.
People are advised to wait three mail days after the payment date before reporting a missing check.
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Ukraine is facing problems recruiting men to fight in the war against Russia, which has lasted for almost five years. Many people are scared or unwilling to join, leading to violent attacks on recruitment officers trying to force men to join the army.
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Ukraine has struggled to get men to join the military during its long conflict with Russia.
Many people do not want to fight because they fear the dangers or the war’s unclear end.
Recruitment officers have been attacked more than 600 times, with increasing violence.
In April, some recruiters were stabbed, and one person died from the attack.
Recently in Lviv, about 200 protesters blocked officers trying to arrest a man avoiding the draft and damaged their car.
President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke out against violence toward soldiers and recruitment officers.
The rise in violence is creating problems for Ukraine’s efforts to keep its army staffed.
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Edward Stourton, a broadcaster and journalist known for his work with BBC Radio 4 and other news programs, has died at age 68. He had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014 and passed away surrounded by family.
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Edward Stourton was a presenter on several BBC programs, including Today, The World At One, and Sunday.
He was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and began his career with Channel 4 News in 1982.
Stourton worked as a Washington correspondent and diplomatic editor, covering major global events such as the Gulf War and the end of the Soviet Union.
He joined the BBC in 1988, left for ITN, then returned to the BBC in 1993.
He hosted his own Radio 4 phone-in show called Call Ed Stourton and contributed to programs like Panorama.
Stourton wrote several books, including a memoir in 2023 where he disclosed his cancer diagnosis.
His last book, Made in America (2025), discusses US history and the presidency of Donald Trump.
He is survived by his wife Fiona and four children.
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A gay couple in the UK struggled with expensive and slow surrogacy options at home, leading them to seek surrogacy services in Mexico where the process is commercial and legal for same-sex parents. They found the arrangement in Mexico more transparent and straightforward, but concerns remain about surrogacy laws and protections for women there.
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Gay couples in the UK face long waiting times and high costs for surrogacy, with some attempts failing.
UK surrogacy is altruistic, meaning surrogates only get expenses paid, not fees.
Mexico legalized surrogacy for same-sex parents in 2021 and allows commercial surrogacy in some states.
Commercial surrogacy in Mexico means surrogates and egg donors are paid, making the process clearer for all involved.
The couple uses a UK-based, queer-founded agency that works only in Mexican states with surrogacy-friendly laws.
Some Mexican states ban surrogacy, and there are worries about the exploitation of poor women and lack of regulation.
Mexico City is one of the states with legal frameworks aiming to protect both surrogates and intended parents.
The Mexican agency emphasizes working with human rights experts to ensure ethical surrogacy practices.
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The United States conducted its ninth night of attacks on Iran after a US soldier died in Iraq during the safe removal of an unexploded Iranian drone bomb. The US targeted Iranian military sites to reduce Iran’s ability to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by shooting down a US drone and launching missile attacks on US bases in Jordan.
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A US soldier was killed in northern Iraq while handling an unexploded Iranian drone.
The US launched attacks on Iranian military command centers, air defenses, missile sites, and communication networks.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said two oil tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz and blocked the waterway.
Iran shot down an MQ-9 US drone over western Iran’s Kermanshah province.
IRGC fired ballistic missiles at US aircraft and facilities in Jordan, claiming damage to planes and hangars.
The US embassy in Bahrain warned of possible Iranian threats in central Manama and advised caution.
The UK maritime agency reported a ship caught fire near Oman, but the cause is unclear.
President Trump said the attacks honor American soldiers killed and emphasized preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
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A mass shooting in downtown Tucson, Arizona, injured nine people early Sunday morning. Police shot and wounded the suspect, who is in the hospital with serious injuries, and are investigating the incident.
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The shooting happened around 2 a.m. on Sunday in the 100 block of East Congress Street, a busy area with bars and restaurants.
Nine people were injured and treated by officers before going to the hospital.
Most victims were shot in their arms or legs, and all were adults.
Police officers heard the gunfire while on patrol and rushed toward the suspect.
Officers gave commands before shooting the suspect, who has life-threatening injuries.
No police officers were hurt during the incident.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is leading the investigation.
Police ask anyone with information to call the 88-CRIME tip line.
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Andy Burnham is becoming the new prime minister of the UK, replacing Keir Starmer. Burnham plans to introduce a 10-year plan for the country and has shared some ideas about tax policy.
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Andy Burnham is set to become the UK prime minister today.
This is the sixth change of prime minister in just over ten years.
Burnham will deliver a speech from Downing Street after being appointed by the king.
He intends to present a "10-year plan" addressing the country's long-term challenges.
Burnham denied being a simple tax raiser and suggested he might reverse a personal tax allowance freeze.
The personal allowance freeze means people pay more tax over time as their pay rises.
Keir Starmer will resign and give a final speech before Burnham takes over.
Burnham will appoint his cabinet later today.
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Singapore’s acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Faishal Ibrahim, resigned after online and in-person interactions with a woman led to mutual harassment allegations. The police are investigating the case, but no criminal charges will be filed; however, Faishal stepped down from both his government and party roles due to concerns about his conduct.
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Faishal Ibrahim was Singapore’s acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and a member of parliament since 2006.
He resigned from his cabinet position and the ruling People’s Action Party following allegations linked to his interactions with a woman.
Most interactions happened through online messages, with some meetings at public events.
Both Faishal and the woman accused each other of harassment, and police are investigating.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said no criminal offences were committed, but Faishal’s actions did not meet expected political standards.
Faishal stated there was no physical relationship and admitted to poor judgment in managing the interactions.
The ruling People’s Action Party has faced several scandals in recent years affecting its reputation.
Prime Minister Wong expressed sadness over Faishal’s departure from politics.
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Edward Stourton, a broadcaster and journalist with over 40 years of experience including a decade on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, has died at age 68. He had prostate cancer since 2014 and continued working until recently before passing away surrounded by his family.
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Edward Stourton died at the age of 68 after a long battle with prostate cancer.
His career included time at ITN, BBC Paris correspondent, diplomatic editor, and a presenter on Radio 4's Today programme.
He was known for his calm reporting and coverage of major events such as the 9/11 attacks.
Stourton wrote several books including a biography of Pope John Paul II and a book on American history linked to President Donald Trump.
Colleagues and friends praised his intelligence, kindness, and courage throughout his illness.
He remained active in journalism until shortly before his death.
Stourton's Catholic faith influenced much of his work.
He was born in Nigeria, educated at Ampleforth College and Cambridge, where he led the student union.
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Ryanair’s profits dropped by 34% between April and June because war in the Middle East raised jet fuel prices and made people hesitant to book flights. The airline had to lower ticket prices to encourage customers, and it expects fares this summer to be slightly cheaper than last year.
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Ryanair’s pre-tax profit fell to €593 million (£503 million) from April to June.
Sales stayed about the same, but fares were cut to boost demand.
The war in the Middle East caused jet fuel prices to rise sharply.
Ryanair had fuel price agreements (hedges) but some fuel costs outside these deals more than doubled.
Rising crude oil prices passed $90 per barrel after conflict between the US and Iran intensified.
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, stopped due to the conflict.
Ryanair warned its full-year results depend heavily on events in the Middle East, Ukraine, and fuel prices.
Experts say if the conflict continues, oil prices could jump to around $150 per barrel.
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The United States, under President Donald Trump, has been conducting daily military strikes against Iran for nine consecutive nights. These attacks target Iranian military sites, aiming to reduce Iran's power in the Strait of Hormuz, while nearby countries like Kuwait and Bahrain face drone attacks and air raid sirens.
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President Trump announced major military operations against Iran starting February 28, 2026.
U.S. and Israeli forces have targeted Iranian military, government, and infrastructure locations.
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran started in June to try to end the conflict, but fighting continues.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key area of conflict, important for global shipping routes.
Kuwait reported attacks by Iranian drones, and Bahrain sounded air raid sirens multiple times.
U.S. fighter jets, including F-16s from Germany and F-35s from the U.K., were sent to the Middle East.
There are about 50,000 U.S. troops currently deployed in the Middle East.
Seventeen U.S. service members have died in the conflict so far; one was killed recently handling unexploded Iranian drone ordnance.
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President Donald Trump was asked to leave the stage during Spain’s trophy presentation after they won the FIFA World Cup in New Jersey. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to become the new world champions.
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Spain won the FIFA World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time.
The winning goal was scored by Ferran Torres.
Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez was sent off (received a red card) during the match.
The final took place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
President Trump was on stage during the trophy presentation but was then asked to leave by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Other leaders present included Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Spain’s King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
The moment when President Trump left the stage was noticed and discussed by broadcasters.
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The Christian Brothers, a Catholic group in Australia known for child abuse cases, has told the court it is running out of money and cannot fully pay compensation to abuse survivors. This could force the Australian government to pay up to $65 million for hundreds of claims because the group’s assets are not enough to cover the costs.
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The Christian Brothers announced they are going broke and cannot pay abuse survivors.
There are currently 340 redress claims worth about $25 million.
Another 590 claims, estimated at $40 million, are expected in the future.
Total claims against the Christian Brothers could reach $65 million.
The government will have to pay if the Christian Brothers cannot, as it is the “funder of last resort.”
The Christian Brothers plan to sell 36 properties, but this will not cover all claims.
Survivors are upset because the group transferred valuable properties to a separate entity for $1 each.
The government is closely reviewing the Christian Brothers’ financial plans to protect survivors and taxpayers.
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