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How Andy Burnham, ‘King of the North,’ Conquered U.K. Politics

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-17T07:54:02+00:00

A plain-spoken politician from a modest background in northwest England, Mr. Burnham is set to be named Labour leader — and prime minister apparent — on Friday.

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US strikes on Iran reportedly hit airport and bridges – Middle East crisis live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-17T07:45:08+00:00

Iranshahr airport, southern rail station and two bridges attacked, Iranian media saysThe Iranian health ministry said 38 people have been killed in Iran in recent US attacks, with more than 400 others injured.Reporting the figures on X, Hossein Kermanpour, head of public relations for Iran’s ministry of health, said 22 women and nine children were among the injured. Continue reading...

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US strikes on Iran reportedly hit airport and bridge – Middle East crisis live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-17T07:39:33+00:00

Iranshahr airport and southern rail station and two bridges attacked, Iranian media saysThe Iranian health ministry said 38 people have been killed in Iran in recent US attacks, with more than 400 others injured.Reporting the figures on X, Hossein Kermanpour, head of public relations for Iran’s ministry of health, said 22 women and nine children were among the injured. Continue reading...

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Burnham to say his government will be ‘unashamedly Labour’ in first speech as party leader – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-17T07:25:24+00:00

‘Special conference’ to take place at noon where Burnham will be formally announced as Labour leaderGood morning. Today the Labour party is going to formally announce at a “special conference” that Andy Burnham is its new leader. We will get a speech from Burnham at that event, and then he is expected to give another speech at an event later this afternoon.As Kiran Stacey and Rowena Mason report, in his special conference speech Burnham will say he will lead a government that will have the ‘courage to fix the big things that politics has neglected’ and the ‘conviction to argue for our plans’.

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Australia news live: NSW woman arrested over movements of Dezi Freeman; Hanson’s podcast comments ‘ludicrous’, Labor MP says

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-17T07:22:15+00:00

Police arrested a 58-year-old woman as part of ongoing investigations into the movements of Dezi FreemanGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson has been called “un-Australian” over her appearance on a podcast with far-right UK activist, Tommy Robinson.The Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young told ABC RN Hanson must return to Australia and apologise.This is so appalling, and frankly, it’s unAustralian.To go overseas to hang out with a criminal thug … to be laughing on his show about multiculturalism back here in Australia – which are our communities, Australian ci

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Piramal Finance shares slide 5% despite strong Q1 results

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-17T07:13:25+00:00

The stock opened at ₹2,200.50, touched an intraday high of ₹2,218.90 before slipping to a low of ₹2,073.90, with sell orders dominating at 78.23 per cent of total quantity traded.

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Утренний звон по рынку акций 17 июля

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-07-17T07:08:34+00:00

Российский рынок акций начал утро четверга около уровней вчерашнего закрытия.

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Neuf canoéistes cubains font défection au Canada

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-17T07:02:30+00:00

La défection de sportifs cubains lors d’événements internationaux est fréquente. En octobre 2021, l’équipe cubaine de base-ball des moins de 23 ans était revenue du Mexique avec seulement la moitié de son effectif.

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Neuf sportifs cubains font défection au Canada lors de la Coupe du monde du canoë

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-17T07:02:27+00:00

La défection de sportifs cubains lors d’événements internationaux est fréquente. En octobre 2021, l’équipe cubaine de base-ball des moins de 23 ans était revenue du Mexique avec seulement la moitié de son effectif.

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Japan Passes New Law Banning Flag Desecration in Nationalist Push

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-17T07:00:11+00:00

The new law is part of a campaign by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative, to build a more patriotic and assertive Japan. Critics say it undermines free speech.

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Elie Barnavi : « Marwan Barghouti est le seul capable d’unifier le peuple palestinien autour d’un projet national et de la solution à deux Etats »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-17T07:00:06+00:00

L’ancien ambassadeur israélien en France appelle, dans une tribune au « Monde », à la libération de l’homme politique palestinien, détenu en Israël depuis 2002 : il porte selon lui avec constance le projet d’une Palestine souveraine vivant en paix aux côtés de l’Etat hébreu.

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Режиссер Яна Тумина рассказала о различиях московского и петербургского зрителя

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-07-17T07:00:00+00:00

Театральная аудитория двух столиц отличается палитрой эмоциональных реакций, рассуждает в интервью «Ведомостям» режиссер Яна Тумина. По ее словам, в Петербурге спектакль часто идет в тишине и лишь в финале зрители «эмоционально вспыхивают и буквально не отпускают со сцены».

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China ‘strongly dissatisfied’ with nationalisation of British Steel

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-17T06:57:08+00:00

Move dealt ‘severe blow to Chinese companies’ confidence in investing in the UK’, says Ministry of CommerceChina’s government has said it is “strongly dissatisfied” with the decision to nationalise British Steel this week, 15 months after the UK government stepped in to prevent the closure of its steelworks in Scunthorpe and the loss of 4,000 jobs.On Thursday, British Steel was brought under public ownership to protect “the future of steel production”, the government announced. Continue reading...

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Finale Mondiali, parata di stelle: da Trump a Shakira, con un grande assente

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-07-17T06:54:40+00:00

Per la sfida di domenica tra Argentina e Spagna al MetLife Stadium di New York in arrivo diverse celebrità tra cantanti, sportivi, attori. Laura Pausini canterà il brano ‘Desire’ con Robbie Williams

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Andy Burnham’s difficult first cabinet – a visual guide to the options and dilemmas

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-17T06:54:33+00:00

The Makerfield MP enters No 10 as prime minister on Monday. But who will he choose to join him at the table?Keir Starmer is expected formally to resign as prime minister on Monday morning at Buckingham Palace, with Andy Burnham being invited to take on the role shortly afterwards. Once back in Downing Street mid-morning, Burnham will begin assembling his cabinet. Continue reading...

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Uber unveils $13-billion bid for Delivery Hero

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-17T06:42:57+00:00

Uber will offer EUR 41.50 a share in cash, while Delivery Hero will divest businesses in 14 overlapping markets for $1.6 billion to address antitrust concerns

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