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The UK has a new prime minister. Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is starting his premiership following Keir Starmer's resignation on July 20. In his first speech since officially becoming prime minister, he has promised a 10-year plan for the country. FRANCE 24's Benedicte Paviot takes a look.
Veteran negotiator assumes Palestinian group's overall leadership following a wartime election process.
In a landmark study, researchers have pinpointed certain mosquito species that spread avian malaria in the UK. Among twelve species analyzed, nine were found to harbor traces of this bird disease. Notably, the Ochlerotatus detritus mosquito is suspected to transmit Plasmodium vaughani to blackbirds, with additional species identified as potential carriers for parasites that threaten various native...
The three-year-old brother of Yamal has been hailed one of Spain's World Cup breakout stars by fans
Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street Monday, July 20th, passing the keys to former Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham. He came to victory with a huge majority in 2024, but just two years later his popularity ratings had sunk to record lows.
We explain how the war has changed for all the parties since their MoU unravelled and as the conflict has escalated.
China appears to be developing one of its largest fast combat-support ships for the future long-range operations of its Type 004 aircraft carrier, which is still under construction. Commercial satellite imagery captured on July 2, provided by Planet Labs and published by defence news outlet TWZ, shows construction progress at the Comec Longxue shipyard near Guangzhou and reveals fresh details of t...
Zoe De La Paz, 26, left her corporate engineering job in Chicago to work as a seamstress at Yellowstone National Park, turning a high-school hobby into a full-time career. After gaining experience through backstage jobs at music venues, she now repairs uniforms at Yellowstone while working towards her long-term goal of joining Broadway and film costume departments in New York City.
‘I want to be honest with you’ says new UK PM Andy Burnham
The parents of the four naturally-conceived girls were taken by "immense surprise" with the pregnancy, the hospital said.
Andy Burnham made a speech at Downing Street moments after being confirmed as the UK's new prime minister, speaking about support for Ukraine, ending rough sleeping and stabilising the economy.
Andy Burnham became Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday, pledging to break with the politics of the past to deliver a new economic model to benefit a nation “fed up” with a revolving door of leaders. In front of dozens of supporters outside his new office and residence at 10 Downing Street, Burnham said politicians had failed to bring the stability needed to raise living standar...
Ukraine launches hundreds of drones towards Moscow a day after Russia unleashed a massive barrage of ballistic missiles.
In a remarkable feat 7,000 years ago, ancient hunter-gatherers transformed Norwegian mountain lakes by introducing brown trout. Archaeologists discovered remnants of intricate fish traps from 5000 BC, highlighting how these early communities intentionally manipulated their ecosystems for sustainable food resources. They even transported live fish through rugged landscapes, paving the way for the f...
Burnham returned to Parliament in June by winning a risky special election and was sworn in as a member on July 12, hours after the unpopular Starmer announced his resignation.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
After 106 minutes, 20 shots and more than 800 passes, Spain's Ferran Torres finally opened the scoring in the World Cup final.
Tyler and Lauren Bouldin bought an abandoned historic Pennsylvania home in 2020. They discovered the neglected grounds had become a thriving habitat for various snakes. The couple learned to manage the wildlife by making the property less attractive to them. They safely captured and relocated snakes encountered near their home. Five years later, the property is transformed into their dream fam...
Experts have begun an excavation in Taiwan to recover the remains of Japanese soldiers from World War II
Judit Polgár to discuss role with prime minister, who says the country needs someone everybody is proud ofHungary’s prime minister, Péter Magyar, has announced plans to ask Judit Polgár, widely considered the greatest female chess player of all time, to take on the largely ceremonial role of president.Magyar said he would meet Polgár on Monday to discuss the matter. “Our country needs unity, peace...
Judit Polgár to discuss role with prime minister, who says Hungary needs someone the whole nation is proud ofHungary’s prime minister, Péter Magyar, has announced plans to ask Judit Polgár, widely considered the greatest female chess player of all time, to take on the largely ceremonial role of president.Magyar said he would meet Polgár on Monday to discuss the matter. “Our country needs unity, pe...
A teenager died and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain’s victory in the World Cup after a fountain collapsed in western Spain, local authorities and media said on Monday. “The city hall of Ciudad Rodrigo expresses its sadness and presents its condolences for the death of a boy of 13,” the municipality said in a Facebook post. “What should have been a celebration of Spain’s te...
🏆🇪🇸 After Spain’s World Cup 2026 victory over #Argentina, Donald Trump appeared determined to stay in the spotlight during the trophy presentation, with #FIFA President Gianni #Infantino stepping in so the champions could take centre stage. 🎤
Defense department says 1Lt Tyler James Feehan of Hawaii and Pvt Isabella Gonzales of Texas were killedThe US military on Monday identified two soldiers killed in action recently as part of the war with Iran.The defense department said in a statement that 1Lt Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, were killed in Jordan, where they were su...
Thousands of mostly young people have marched on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is run.
Some protesters demanding education reforms said they werew injured in clashes with police who banned the march.
Rohit struck 138 off 110 balls in defeat by England in third ODI, which some speculated could be his last for India.
