Andy Burnham pledges end to political instability as he becomes UK PM
Britain’s seventh PM in a decade pledged major changes in bid to see off populist forces that are making large gains.
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Andy Burnham’s in-tray: The challenges facing the new UK PM
Andy Burnham will become Britain’s next prime minister on Monday, with huge challenges and opportunities.
From: Inside Story
The UK gets its seventh prime minister in 10 years
Incoming PM Andy Burnham will immediately face foreign policy challenges, including the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.
Published On 19 Jul 2026
‘Sacred unity’: Iran’s supreme leader calls for calm amid political divides
Decree comes after hardline backers of the Iranian government accused officials of treason for signing an MoU with US.
From: UpFront
What happened to the Jewish left?
Marc Lamont Hill speaks to Molly Crabapple about the Jewish Labour Bund, anti-Zionism and the Jewish left today.
Published On 19 Jul 2026
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UK nationalises Chinese-owned British Steel: Why Beijing is worried
The UK move to take over British Steel fuels a brewing dispute with China amid political leadership change in London.
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Why have India’s Gen Z protesters called for a march to parliament?
After a prominent activist on hunger strike is forcibly removed, organisers announce a march to parliament.
India’s cockroach politics is no joke
The Cockroach Janta Party has crept onto the political scene at a time when Indian democracy is struggling.
From: NewsFeed
US bombs Iran for eighth-straight night
The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran after two American soldiers were killed by Iranian strikes in Jordan.
Published On 19 Jul 2026
From: NewsFeed
Cockroach Party protest intensifies after Wangchuk forcibly hospitalised
Protest by India’s Cockroach Janta Party has intensified after activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly hospitalised.
Published On 18 Jul 2026
New York’s Mamdani says looking into Netanyahu arrest during city visit
Mamdani had pledged to arrest Netanyahu during campaign for mayor and says he is consulting city’s legal advisers.
