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18 August 2026
World News

World News

Evening Edition 22 June 2026 10 stories
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Why has Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister?

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after just two years in office.

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What are the key outcomes of the Iran-US talks in Switzerland, what next?

Experts warn unresolved questions over Lebanon could complicate efforts to secure a lasting agreement.

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‘Another day, another leader’: Britons react to Keir Starmer’s exit

Londoners shared mixed reactions to Keir Starmer's resignation.

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Qatar PM on preventing US-Iran talks from escalation

Qatar's PM said that safeguards have been put in place to prevent US-Iran negotiations from regional escalation.

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Canadian police officer, suspect among three dead in Montreal shooting

Few details are available after law enforcement said the suspected attacker was 'neutralised'.

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Far-right lawyer De La Espriella wins Colombia’s tight presidential race

Far right lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella, who won backing of Donald Trump, seals narrow victory in run-off election.

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Fire at animation studio in India’s Lucknow kills at least 14

The blaze broke out in a commercial building with a library and animation studio, killing mostly college students.

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Lionel Messi scores brace as Argentina beat Austria 2–0 at World Cup 2026

Messi scores twice to become all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history as Argentina reach knockout rounds.

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Kenyan court finds minister in contempt over US Ebola site

Health Minister Duale disobeyed an order to halt construction at the proposed facility for infected US nationals, court says.

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Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978

Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".

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