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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, triggering the country's seventh PM in a decade with Andy Burnham emerging as the likely successor. In Colombia, Trump-backed right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella wins a razor-thin presidential election amid vote challenges. Israel continues military strikes on Lebanon's Tyre while holding to a fragile truce. Iran agrees to resume UN nuclear inspections in a deal that triggers U.S. sanctions relief.

UK PM Starmer resigns, seventh British PM in 10 years

UK PM Starmer resigns, seventh British PM in 10 yearsKeir Starmer announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister, adding to a decade of political instability that has seen seven different leaders. The resignation came as a surprise and has thrown British politics into yet another leadership contest. Starmer's tenure faced challenges including economic stagnation and internal party divisions. The move paves the way for a new leadership race within the Labour Party.

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Starmer says he’ll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again (AP News)
UK PM Keir Starmer resigns. And, US and Iran agree to roadmap for final deal (NPR)
Keir Starmer has resigned, paving way for a 7th U.K. prime minister in 10 years (NPR)
Report: UK PM Starmer could resign (China Daily)
Starmer Announces Resignation as U.K. Prime Minister (NYT)

Andy Burnham emerges as favorite to succeed Starmer

Andy Burnham emerges as favorite to succeed StarmerAndy Burnham, the charismatic mayor of Greater Manchester, has emerged as the frontrunner to become Britain's next prime minister following Starmer's resignation. Burnham was swiftly sworn in as a new MP, signaling a rapid transition. Seen as a populist figure within Labour, he brings a mix of northern working-class appeal and record of regional governance. His rise marks a significant shift in the party's direction after Starmer's centrist tenure.

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Andy Burnham: The charismatic mayor who’s likely to be Britain’s next prime minister (CNN)
Andy Burnham sworn in as new MP after Keir Starmer announces resignation (BBC)
Andy Burnham Could Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister. Who Is He? (NYT)

Trump-backed de la Espriella wins Colombia presidential election

Trump-backed de la Espriella wins Colombia presidential electionRight-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia's presidential election in an extremely tight race, with initial counts showing a slim lead. His opponent has challenged the results, raising concerns about the vote's integrity. De la Espriella's law-and-order platform and Trump endorsement helped propel his campaign in a deeply polarized nation. The victory marks a significant rightward shift in Colombian politics.

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Trump-endorsed de la Espriella holds slim lead in Colombia’s election as rival challenges vote (AP News)
Colombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows (NPR)
Far-right millionaire wins Colombia’s razor-tight presidential election (The Guardian)
De la Espriella's law-and-order platform wins Colombia vote after earning Trump's support (CBC)

Israeli strikes on Lebanon's Tyre amid fragile truce

Israeli strikes on Lebanon's Tyre amid fragile truceIsraeli military strikes have shaken the ancient coastal city of Tyre in Lebanon, raising fears of escalating violence. A leading Lebanese conservationist was killed in an airstrike on her home. Israel maintains it is holding to the terms of the Lebanon truce, with troops kept on a defensive posture. The attacks have drawn international concern over the stability of the ceasefire.

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Israeli strikes leave Lebanon’s ancient coastal city of Tyre shaken (AP News)
Leading Lebanese conservationist dies after an Israeli airstrike on her home (NPR)
Israel Holds to Lebanon Truce, With Troops Kept on Defense (NYT)

Iran agrees to UN nuclear inspections in deal with US

Iran agrees to UN nuclear inspections in deal with USIran has agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country as part of a broader agreement with the United States. The development was announced by US Vice President Vance, who also confirmed that the US would ease sanctions. The deal marks a significant diplomatic breakthrough after years of stalled negotiations. Both sides frame the agreement as a roadmap toward a final comprehensive deal.

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Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country (BBC)
Iran agrees to UN nuclear inspectors’ return as part of agreement with US (The Guardian)
U.S. Eases Sanctions as Vance Says Iran Agrees to Resume Nuclear Inspections (NYT)