QtrendsKeir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister after losing Labour Party support, just 10 years after the Brexit vote that reshaped British politics. A severe European heatwave has killed at least 18 people in France, with widespread drownings as people sought relief. A shooting in Montreal leaves three dead including a police officer, with the gunman reportedly targeting law enforcement.
Ten years after the UK voted to leave the European Union, British politics remains deeply unsettled. NPR examines how Brexit has left the country's political system in disarray, while the Guardian fact-checks key promises from the Leave campaign. The New York Times reports that the UK is still counting the economic and political cost of the decision.
A severe heatwave sweeping across Europe has turned deadly, with at least 18 people drowning in France as they attempted to escape the extreme temperatures. NPR reports the heat may rewrite record books, while Al Jazeera puts the death toll at around 20. CBC confirms at least 18 fatalities as the continent grapples with dangerously high temperatures.
A gunman opened fire at a Montreal hotel, killing a police officer and another person before being shot dead by authorities. CNN reports the attack appeared to target police, while NPR confirms the officer was among the two killed. The Guardian describes the event as a 'nightmare' shooting that has stunned the city.
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister after support from his Labour Party collapsed in just two years since his 2024 election landslide. Multiple AP News reports detail his rapid fall from Labour hero to stepping down, while NPR notes the resignation comes alongside progress on US-Iran nuclear talks. The departure launches a contest for his successor.
With Starmer's resignation, attention has turned to potential successors. China Daily reports that Andy Burnham is a strong contender for the position. CBC analyzes how Starmer's support eroded over just 24 months in office, from a commanding election victory to an abrupt exit.