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Andy Burnham becomes UK’s seventh PM in a decade

New PM ‘acutely conscious’ of revolving door he was walking through at 10 Downing Street

Labour Party leader Andy Burnham and his wife Marie-France van Heel, wave after an audience at Buckingham Palace, London, where Britain's King Charles III invited the leader of the Labour Party to become Prime Minister and form a new government, on July 20, 2026.

Spain, Argentina go into halftime locked at 0-0

Possession-heavy Spain cannot find a way past Messi's resilient side

Spain's forward Lamine Yamal and Spain's defender Alex Grimaldo fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup football final at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026.

World Cup final packed with records waiting to fall

Stats, records and milestones add extra drama to the World Cup title showdown

Argentina's Nicolas Tagliafico (3) passes the ball as Spain's Fabian Ruiz (8) looks on during the World Cup final in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Tanker hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates

Seven armed pirates hijack Tanzanian-flagged vessel near Somalia

MT ASANA held off Puntland amid renewed attacks on shipping lanes

Surprises, stars and controversies: World Cup takeaways

Expanded World Cup delivers drama, controversy and record-breaking stars

From VAR chaos to hydration breaks, a supersized World Cup divides opinion

Pitch debate adds new twist to Argentina-Spain final

FIFA insists the surface meets top standards despite criticism from players and coaches

A general view of the MetLife stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Several players and coaches have offered contrasting views on the hybrid grass surface, with rain expected to influence conditions.

Spain confident ahead of World Cup final

Spain captain says team can raise its level again against defending champions Argentina

Spain's midfielder Rodri speaks to fans at the Javits Center in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina.

Men sue after DNA test uncovers 38-year birth switch

At-home DNA kit exposes decades-old mix-up, prompting lawsuit against hospital

A hospital statement says there's no evidence staff was responsible for the switch.

Boeing to self-certify aircraft again after FAA review

Decision marks a key milestone years after the 737 Max crashes and production setbacks

Since September, Boeing and the agency had been taking weekly turns performing the safety checks.

UK's new PM: Andy Burnham elected Labour leader

Former Greater Manchester mayor will replace Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister

Labour Party's Andy Burnham delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, England, Monday, June 29, 2026.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

SpaceX Starship launch aborted on the pad

Engine glitch halts Starship test as SpaceX probes last-second abort

SpaceX's mega rocket Starship stands ready but was aborted before liftoff, in Starbase, Texas, Thursday, July 16, 2026.

$96-billion Iran war package clear first US hurdle

House budget package ties Iran war funds to farm aid and strict voter ID rules

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, center, speaks with an aide during a markup on the Fiscal Year 2027 spending plan, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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