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What would ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T09:51:40+00:00

From public ownership, to devolution and the cost of living, the policies of the potential Labour leadership challenger will face intense scrutinyUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham’s victory in Makerfield sets up a battle for Downing Street. Allies of the outgoing Greater Manchester mayor want him to be installed as prime minister as quickly and painlessly as possible, while those close to Keir Starmer want the Labour leader to fight on.If he does become prime minister, Burnham will be expected to deliver on the “change” he promised after his win on Thursday night. But what would th

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Syrian activist Hassan Akkad detained in Damascus

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-06-19T09:49:00+00:00

Syrian journalist Mousa al-Omar reportedly filed a complaint about Akkad’s social media comments prior to his arrest.

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Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-06-19T09:48:12+00:00

The ruling comes after India said channels on the app were selling leaked questions for undergraduate entrance ​exams.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : des drones russes ont touché deux navires civils en mer Noire, faisant un mort et cinq blessés ; suivez notre live

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-19T09:46:02+00:00

« Un membre d’équipage d’un navire battant pavillon panaméen a été tué et deux autres marins ont été blessés, dont un grièvement », a affirmé le vice-premier ministre ukrainien. Trois marins d’un second navire ont également été légèrement blessés, a-t-il ajouté.

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Світиться від дотику: вчені створили дешевий матеріал, який генерує світло без електрики

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-19T09:45:00+00:00

Японські дослідники розробили новий тип матеріалу на основі оксиду цинку, який починає світитися під дією тиску, вібрації або деформації.

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Свобода розпорядження коштами, облігації серії А

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-19T09:42:00+00:00

Коли ми чуємо слово "заощадження", у голові часто виникає образ сейфа або банківського депозиту, де гроші лежать нерухомо до закінчення певного терміну. Знімаєш достроково - втрачаєш дохід. Це класична...

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Da Renzi a Vannacci, la politica italiana è una app di appuntamenti

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-06-19T09:38:54+00:00

La prevalenza dell'uomo nuovo. Giro dopo giro il fallimento del bipolarismo coatto produce forme di populismo sempre più grette e incentiva il più impolitico degli slogan: proviamolo!

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Labour peer and Reform MP clash over ‘brown people’ and domestic abuse

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T09:37:01+00:00

Thangam Debbonaire and Sarah Pochin argue in Sky News interview at Makerfield byelection countUK politics live – latest updatesThe Labour peer Thangam Debbonaire has clashed with Reform UK’s Sarah Pochin at the Makerfield byelection count, asking the MP: “You don’t like being on television with brown people, do you Sarah?”The row erupted during a testy interview on Sky News that included an exchange about the £5m personal gift that Nigel Farage accepted from Thailand-based crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne in the months before he stood as an MP in the 2024 general election. The gift, fir

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Shoppers splash out on fans and paddling pools as retail sales in Great Britain hot up

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T09:36:28+00:00

May heatwave drives up volume of sales 1.2%, the strongest monthly growth since January, says ONSRetail sales bounced back to growth in May as record hot weather spurred sales of fans and paddling pools, while online purchases also soared.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the volume of retail sales in Great Britain grew 1.2% in May compared with the previous month, the strongest monthly rate of growth since January. Continue reading...

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US-Iran talks abruptly called off after Israel and Hezbollah trade deadly attacks

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T09:35:02+00:00

JD Vance’s staff were at an airbase ready to fly to summit in Obbürgen before trip was suddenly cancelledMiddle East crisis – live updatesTalks due to take place on Friday between the US ⁠and ​Iran in Switzerland to implement a peace deal were cancelled as Hezbollah killed four Israeli soldiers and Israel carried out a wave of retaliatory airstrikes in south Lebanon and the Bekaa valley that killed at least 18 people.The talks were to begin in the Swiss village of Obbürgen two days after the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that opened a 60-day window to negotiate a permanent und

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L’Ukraine fait évoluer la guerre à son profit

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-19T09:30:10+00:00

La « remobilisation » du camp occidental, selon la formule d’Emmanuel Macron, lors du G7 à Evian, permet à Kiev de revenir en tête des priorités de la diplomatie.

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VA Tech Wabag wins large order for desalination plant in Kuwait

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-19T09:18:32+00:00

Upon completion, the facility will leverage advanced desalination technologies to produce high-quality potable water, helping address Kuwait’s growing water demand

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Starmer says he ‘will stand’ in any Labour leadership contest after Burnham’s decisive byelection win – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T09:18:21+00:00

Burnham earlier hailed a ‘turning point’ for the country after a resounding victory over Reform UK and RestoreFull report: Andy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challengeBurnham brings in top economists before possible leadership runDavid Blunkett, the former Labour cabinet minister, has suggested that Keir Starmer should stand down after the Makerfield byelection.In an interview on the BBC’s Newsnight, Blunkett suggested that Starmer standing aside would be the best option for the party regardless of whether Andy Burnham wins tonight or lo

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Starmer says he will stand in any Labour leadership contest against Burnham

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T09:16:50+00:00

Prime minister suggests he will not ‘walk away’ despite Burnham’s comfortable victory in Makerfield byelectionUK politics – live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?Keir Starmer has said he will stand in a Labour leadership contest should one be triggered after Andy Burnham’s decisive victory in the Makerfield byelection, adding he will not “walk away”.The prime minister’s comments follow Burnham’s victory with 55% of the vote in Makerfield. In his victory speech, Burnham said the result “could be a turning point” and that people had “voted for change, they have voted for more power for

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Heathrow third runway likely to harm health of millions nearby, official report warns

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-19T09:14:29+00:00

Expansion could also hit access to housing, education, healthcare, open spaces and transport, analysis saysConstruction of a third runway at Heathrow is likely to have significant adverse effects on the health and wellbeing of up to 3 million people living nearby, an official report has said, as the government launched the next stage of its rapid airport expansion plan.An analysis for the Department for Transport (DfT) has found that expanding London’s hub airport could have “major adverse” impacts on the health of the most local population. Continue reading...

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