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Starmer to quit as Labour leader, opening race for No 10
The prime minister says he will stay in office until Labour chooses a successor, with Andy Burnham already confirming he plans to stand
Vance says U.S.-Iran talks made ‘great progress’ in Switzerland
The vice president said Tehran agreed to readmit IAEA inspectors, while disputes over Hormuz and regional escalation remain central to the talks
Trump-backed rightist De La Espriella appears headed for win in Colombia
The lawyer has no previous political experience; a victory would mark another gain for the right in Latin America
Chevron to power Microsoft’s West Texas data center with natural gas
The 20-year agreement for Project Kilby underscores how rising AI power demand is pushing Microsoft beyond renewables and nuclear toward gas-fired electricity
Chicago resident living in shadows of Obama Presidential Center reveal chaos caused by years-long construction
A Chicago resident describes flooding, shaking and years of construction disruption from the Barack Obama Presidential Center built across the street.
Salah sparks Egypt’s first World Cup win in comeback over New Zealand
Egypt overturned a halftime deficit in Vancouver, with Mohamed Salah’s second-half goal helping lift the team to the top of Group G
Starmer to quit as Labour leader, triggering race for next prime minister
Sir Keir Starmer said he will stay in Downing Street until Labour chooses a successor, with nominations due to open on 9 July
Alan Greenspan, longtime Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100
Greenspan led the U.S. central bank from 1987 to 2006, becoming a symbol of 1990s prosperity and a target of criticism after the financial crisis
Stock futures are little changed as investors weigh Iran deal progress: Live updates
U.S. equity futures were lower on Monday as Wall Street awaited the release of inflation data that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve.
China Places Two U.S. Rare-Earth Producers on Export-Control List
The restrictions target manufacturers tied to Washington’s push to rebuild domestic supply chains for critical magnets, raising the risk of another trade clash