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Andy Burnham becomes United Kingdom’s Prime Minister
He succeeds Keir Starmer after the latter steps down on 20 July 2026.
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Replay: Andy Burnham gives first speech as UK Prime Minister
Reported by france24.com and The Independent. First detected July 20, 2026 at 12:03 UTC.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar will meet with former world chess champion Judit Polgár on Monday to ask her to become the country's next president.
The proposed interview follows last week’s removal of the incumbent president amid allegations of political puppet status.
Business
India’s Monsoon Session of Parliament Begins on 20 July 2026
Prime Minister Modi’s opening address, a slate of new bills and opposition protests set the tone for the legislature’s summer sitting.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Sends Warning to United States About Nuclear Capabilities in Hormuz
Araghchi claims Iran has nuclear assets in the Strait of Hormuz and will not be swayed by threats or bribery.
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Jens Spahn resigns as parliamentary leader of CDU
Spahn steps down over surrogate‑mother controversy
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Wike says Tinubu’s projects in Abuja have silenced opposition
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory claims extensive infrastructure delivery neutralises critics
Foreign policy
Dismissal of Ukraine’s Former Defence Minister Sparks Nationwide Protests
The ousting of Mykhailo Fedorov has triggered demonstrations across Ukraine.