Wednesday, September 2, 2026

World

June 22, 2026

New British PM to emerge before September; nominations for new leader start in July: Starmer

He said he would remain in office until his party completes the process of choosing his successor.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
June 22, 2026

UK to deploy ankle tags to keep 7,300 offenders off alcohol during 2026 World Cup

5,000 offenders have already been fitted with a tag since the World Cup started, while the remaining 2,300 will soon be tagged.

Ankle tag
June 22, 2026

Who is Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer’s potential successor?

Mr Burnham joined the Labour Party at the age of 15 and rose through the ranks.

Andy Burnham
June 22, 2026

Iran-U.S. War: Tension persists over Strait of Hormuz as Switzerland peace talks end

Mediators said the parties made “encouraging progress,” but tension persisted over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz.

Strait of Hormuz
June 22, 2026

UK develops long-range strike weapons for Ukraine

The system is designed to hit targets at distances of more than 500km while carrying a 225kg warhead.

Fired missile
June 22, 2026

UK govt introduces £7,000 penalty for unsafe rental homes

The penalty applies to 21 serious housing hazards, such as mould, freezing conditions, faulty electrical systems, fire risks, structural problems, and unsafe housing layouts.

A dilapidated house in the UK
June 22, 2026

From Gordon Brown to Keir Starmer: List of UK PMs from 2007 to 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, becoming the sixth politician evicted from No 10 Downing Street in 10 years.

Rishi Sunak, Mary Elizabeth Truss, Boris Johnson, Keir Starmer, Theresa May, David Cameron, Gordon Brown
June 22, 2026

UK health agency issues heat alert across England as temperature rises

The alerts will continue until 11 p.m. on Friday, 26 June.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
June 22, 2026

Alan Greenspan dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, a prominent U.S. economist and chairman of America’s Federal Reserve for two decades, is dead.

Alan Greenspan
June 22, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned amid an internal party crisis and demands that he step aside, barely two years after he assumed leadership of the country.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer