The Papers: 'Keir's tears... Andy's crown' and 'Messiah without a mandate'

Sir Keir Starmer's resignation and Andy Burnham's "coronation" lead Tuesday's papers.

UK ‘irritated’ by EU move to delay key summit after Starmer’s resignation

July meeting about closer relations postponed as Brussels prepares for prospect of Burnham becoming PM

The indifferent fall of Keir Starmer

Economic gloom, defense cuts and scandal took down Britain’s prime minister.

By Quentin Letts

Tuesday briefing: How might Andy Burnham bring his Makerfield magic to Westminster?

In today’s newsletter: Correspondents across the UK reveal the challenges that Labour’s newest MP will face from day one in the job Good morning. It seems inevitable that Andy Burnham will become the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade, after Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday morning and, hours later, Burnham’s most likely challenger, Wes Streeting, rowed in behind the former mayor of Greater Manchester. Starmer leaves office barely two years after his landslide victory tha...

By Libby Brooks

Trump says Colombia's 'El Tigre' will be a 'great president' as socialist opponent launches legal challenge

Trump congratulated de la Espriella on his apparent Colombia election win. With 99.9% counted, he leads 49.7% to 48.7%, but rival Cepeda has launched a lchallenge over voting irregularities.

Iran war live: Tehran to access billions in frozen funds

US President Donald Trump says Iran “will agree” to have weapons inspections.

After 6 prime ministers in 10 years, can anyone fix the UK?

On Monday morning, ⁠Keir Starmer emerged into the sunshine in Downing Street flanked by his staff and ⁠wife, his voice thick with emotion as he said he was no longer the right person to lead Britain. Starmer, who won one of the biggest landslides in British political history, is out after less than two years. The sixth leader to quit in 10 years. The highest rate of political turnover in almost two centuries. Like his predecessors, Starmer failed to stem popular anger over living standards,...

By Reuters

Trump loves talking about his renovation projects and mentions them 70% more than Iran

The president’s approval ratings have been sliding since the outbreak of the Iran war

By Josh Marcus

Former IRS officials call for judge to scrutinize Trump's immunity from audits

'He hurt himself very, very badly': Trump's blunt response to Starmer's resignation as UK PM

US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's policies on energy, immigration, and foreign relations, suggesting they contributed to his downfall. Trump specifically pointed to Starmer's approach to North Sea oil and the UK's energy independence. He also mentioned a disagreement over the use of a British military base in Cyprus for US strikes on Iran, which he believes "hurt him badly."

By TOI WORLD DESK

Will anyone oppose Andy Burnham?

The Socialist Campaign Group is concerned about Shabana Mahmood and Josh Simons

By Megan Kenyon

Andy Burnham, 'King of the North', sworn in as MP hours after Starmer's exit; could become next UK PM as early as July

Even though Keir Starmer set out a timeline for September while stepping down from PM office, Andy Burnham could also take office as early as July.

‘Supersedes depression’: Trump explains why he is ready to risk global economic collapse over Iran’s nuclear weapons

Billy Crystal Roasts Trump’s UFC Match, L.A. Mayoral Race at Hollywood Bowl Opening Night

Halle Bailey, Darren Criss, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Lea Salonga were among the performers for the Broadway-themed event that kicked off the venue's summer calendar.

By Ryan Gajewski

The Mistakes That Sealed Keir Starmer's Fate

Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister after poor election results and political difficulties.

UK PM Starmer leaves behind mixed record on antisemitism

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he was stepping down outside 10 Downing Street on Monday and will remain in the position until a successor is chosen.

The Irish Independent’s View: Andy Burnham’s first test as UK prime minister will be to show he is a man with a plan

Keir Starmer restored a semblance of normality to Anglo-Irish relations and his likely successor often references his Irish roots

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Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with Downing Street in his sights

The man who appears destined to be Britain's next Labour prime minister received a hero's welcome in parliament Monday, after incumbent Keir Starmer announced his resignation. Veteran politician Andy Burnham, fresh from his UK by-election victory last week, was sworn in as a member of Parliament. Afterward he greeted supporters in parliament's medieval Westminster Hall with a fist pump and snapped a selfie in front of a group of around 200 Labour colleagues. The newly-elected member of Parliamen

By The Korea Herald

Starmer to leave Downing Street without ever managing to explain what he stood for

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's stolid managerialism helped Labour woo a nation tired of Tory government, but it was out of step with the times in which he came to govern.

Why Keir Starmer is stepping down — and what happens next

The UK will now prepare for its seventh prime minister as Labour seeks a political reset following months of falling popularity.

'He thinks it's all over': UK papers spotlight the rise of Andy Burnham (and slag off Starmer)

The outgoing PM is already yesterday’s man across the water.

Keir Starmer Resigns: Can Anyone Survive as Prime Minister in Today’s Britain?

Starmer post-mortems raise questions about what next for what passes for UK leadership.

By Yves Smith

Starmer's Gone, But UK's Right May Have Little To Cheer About

Starmer's Gone, But UK's Right May Have Little To Cheer About Authored by Remix News via Modernity News, The deeply unpopular British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announced his resignation on Monday morning, but despite his upcoming departure, the right may have little to cheer about. During a speech outside Downing Street, Starmer announced he was stepping down after holding office since July 7, 2024. In that election, his Labour Party won 412 seats, securing a comfortable...

By Tyler Durden

European leaders to converge in Berlin over Ukraine, NATO summit

Leaders of Europe's top military powers will meet in Berlin Wednesday to discuss the Ukraine conflict and preparations for the upcoming NATO summit, the German government said...

Macron thanks Starmer for support of Ukraine and strengthening UK–France cooperation

French President Emmanuel Macron thanked British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has announced his resignation, for his support of Ukraine and his contribution to strengthening Franco-British cooperation.

Starmer resigns as UK PM, likely replacement, Burnham sworn in as Labour MP

British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, yesterday announced his resignation, saying a new leader would be in place before Parliament returned in September. The post Starmer resigns as UK PM, likely replacement, Burnham sworn in as Labour MP appeared first on Vanguard News.

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K.M., the donations and shipowners’ €50bn, M.M. and Avramopoulos, Tsipras’s sector chiefs, the Norwegians in Greece (what they want), the new Bakos-Kaimenakis structure ///

Hello. Today I will begin with Britain, so that we do not forget where things stand, on the occasion of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation. He is the seventh prime minister to leave office in the past 10 years because of the political instability created by Brexit. Britain, once an economic powerhouse, with London in […] The post K.M., the donations and shipowners’ €50bn, M.M. and Avramopoulos, Tsipras’s sector chiefs, the Norwegians in Greece (what they want), the new Bakos-Kaimenakis...

By Αλεξία Αμβράζη

Colombia’s close call: analyzing the presidential election

To view this content, you must be a member of Colombia's Patreon at $1 or more - Click "Read more" to unlock this content at the source The post Colombia’s close call: analyzing the presidential election appeared first on Colombia News.

By Adriaan Alsema