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Monday briefing: What’s next for no-drama Starmer as his ‘political challenges’ pile up?

Keir Starmer is expected to announce on Monday that we will step down as UK prime minister. Photograph: WPA/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Keir Starmer is expected to announce on Monday that we will step down as UK prime minister. Photograph: WPA/Getty Images Monday briefing: What’s next for …

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Gen Z earning more than millennials did at the same age, says thinktank

The lowest-paid enjoyed the biggest lift in pay due to an escalation in the minimum wage, especially since 2016. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty View image in fullscreen The lowest-paid enjoyed the biggest lift in pay due to an escalation in the minimum wage, especially since 2016. Photograph: Bloomberg…

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Iran hails ‘progress’ as first day of talks with US conclude after shaky start

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (L) shakes hands with Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif (front R) as JD Vance (back R) looks on next to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner (2nd L). Photograph: Nathan Howard/Reuters View image in fullscreen Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (L…

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China's import of custard apples is sparking fears in Taiwan

China's import of custard apples is sparking fears in Taiwan 27 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Koh Ewe Getty Images The atemoya is a hybrid of different custard apple species and a specialty of Taiwan's Taitung county A scaly, heart-shaped fruit could become the latest cause of fr…

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Keir Starmer expected to announce resignation timetable, paving way for Burnham premiership - UK politics live

Good morning. Tomorrow is the 10th anniversary of the referendum to leave the EU, which means that Wednesday is the 10th anniversary of the day David Cameron announced he was resigning as PM. After Cameron was forced out by the result of his own referendum, another three Tory PMs were forced out by …

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Top officer says anti-racism guidance has fuelled myth of two-tier policing

Sir Stephen Watson said forces should be ‘a little less timid about making sure we emphasise our impartiality’. Photograph: Joel Goodman/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Sir Stephen Watson said forces should be ‘a little less timid about making sure we emphasise our impartiality’. Photograph: J…

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In the foothills of the Dolomites, a champion was made

Skip to main content It was in the foothills of the Dolomite mountains that a three-year-old Jannik Sinner took his first steps towards becoming the world's best player. It started on the ski slopes, where he was so good he later became a giant slalom runner-up in the junior national championships. …

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Clearance rates hit six-year low as more than half of Australian homes up for auction fail to sell

Auction clearance rates as low as 47.7% were last seen in April 2020, at the outset of the Covid pandemic. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Auction clearance rates as low as 47.7% were last seen in April 2020, at the outset of the Covid pandemic. Photograph: Bloomberg/Gett…

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Trump-backed outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows

Trump-backed outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows 13 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Ione Wells Barranquilla, Colombia BBC Crowds celebrated on the streets of Barranquilla The right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has narrowly won Colombia's presidential ele…

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Salah's World Cup nightmare ends as he fires Egypt to historic win

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, Salah scores to help Egypt to first World Cup win Published 5 minutes ago Mohamed Salah's - and Egypt's - World Cup nightmares are finally over. The Egyptian King's match-winning second-hal…

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A larger World Cup had some worrying the competition would suffer. It hasn't

This year's edition of the FIFA World Cup continues to be thrilling with unexpected performances from tournament first-timers and surprising results from some of the favorites.

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Salah scores to help Egypt to first World Cup win

Salah scores to help Egypt to first World Cup win To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Salah scores to help Egypt to first World Cup win Close 0 0 Mohamed Salah scores one goal and creates another as Egypt come from behind to beat New Zealand…

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After Burnham’s reign, battle begins for Greater Manchester’s mayoral crown

Andy Burnham’s byelection win in Makerfield fired the starter pistol on another fierce contest. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Andy Burnham’s byelection win in Makerfield fired the starter pistol on another fierce contest. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Gu…

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From mobile jungles to shadow art: how Dutch people try to beat the heat

Researchers in Utrecht working next to a pergola covered with greenery. Photograph: Elzemieke Brouwer View image in fullscreen Researchers in Utrecht working next to a pergola covered with greenery. Photograph: Elzemieke Brouwer From mobile jungles to shadow art: how Dutch people try to beat the hea…

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UK taxpayers want higher levies on big tech companies, survey shows

The survey found most people would prefer to work for and shop with a business that pays its fair share of tax. Photograph: Imagebroker.com/Alamy View image in fullscreen The survey found most people would prefer to work for and shop with a business that pays its fair share of tax. Photograph: Image…

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Colombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows

Colombia wakes up to a sharp political turn to right as Abelardo de la Espriella's preliminary victory redraws the country's path on security, economy, and peace.

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Chris Mason: All eyes on Downing Street - what does the PM say, and when?

Chris Mason: All eyes on Downing Street - what does the PM say, and when? Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google Chris Mason Political editor BBC For the third time in four years, we appear on the brink of a prime minister announcing their plan to leave office, not because they have lost a g…

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Cape Verde continue to surprise with entertaining Uruguay draw

Cape Verde continue to surprise with entertaining Uruguay draw This content is not available in your location. There was an error Cape Verde's gripping debut World Cup campaign continued as they held two-time champions Uruguay to a thrilling draw in Miami. READ MORE: Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde Available…

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Remote town doesn't have a bank anymore and the nearest is an hour’s drive away

'I couldn't sleep when I heard the last bank would close' Just now Share Save Add as preferred on Google BBC Maggie Dodd says she was distraught when she heard the last bank in Lochgilphead was closing When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in her town was closing, she …

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'Oh my word!' - Cape Verde take shock lead against Uruguay

'Oh my word!' - Cape Verde take shock lead against Uruguay This content is not available in your location. There was an error Cape Verde's Kevin Pina scores the opening goal against Uruguay in their Group H match in the 2026 World Cup. FOLLOW LIVE: Uruguay v Cape Verde Available to UK users only. Su…