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Pledging to ‘rewire Britain’, ‘King of the North’ Burnham becomes PM

Andy Burnham faces a long list of issues to be tackled, including Britain’s underperforming economy and utilities.

Fire forces evacuations in south France town

A Dash aircraft drops fire retardant on a wildfire burning between Taradeau and Les Arcs-sur-Argens, near Arc-sur-Argens, southern France on July 19.

Madrid erupts in cheers and honking horns after Spain win

Spain fans celebrating after their side beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup for a second time on July 19.

Hungary's PM Magyar to ask chess champion Judit Polgar to become president

Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar holds a press conference after the 17th constitutional amendment was approved in Budapest, Hungary, July 13, 2026. REUTERS/Marton Monus

Russian strike on cargo ship in Black Sea kills 5, Kyiv says

Ukraine blames Russia for deadly strike on Turkish cargo ship

Putin meets North Korea’s foreign minister, hails war support

With security lines and star-studded spectacle, World Cup prepares for final showdown

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 19, 2026 Spain's Rodri and Argentina's Lionel Messi lead out their teams before the match REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Body of sports journalist found burnt in Italy

Buildings in Naples, Italy, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

London mayor says schools need aircon as extreme heat forces rethink

British homeowners have so far faced significant hurdles when trying to install external shutters and shading.

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