Today in History - What Happened on This Day

Today in History – What Happened on This Day

News Minute Video - World Update in 60 Seconds - June 22

News Minute Video – View an update of the major world stories and events in 60 Seconds. From Trump’s latest actions to the wars in Iran and Lebanon. From Russia to the Ukraine War and everything in between. Updated daily.

Keir Starmer went from election landslide to downfall

LONDON (AP) – Dutiful rather than dynamic, Keir Starmer was elected Britain’s prime minister to be a safe pair of hands who would end years of political chaos under the Conservatives.

Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics

LONDON (AP) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he will resign, forced out by his own party after missteps and mistakes soured voters’ goodwill following a landslide election victory two years ago on a promise of steady leadership and economic growth.

How Keir Starmer will be replaced as UK PM and will anyone stand against Burnham?

LONDON (AP) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer conceded Monday that he had lost the support of his rank-and-file Labor Party members in Parliament and that he will step down once his successor as party leader is chosen, possibly as soon as the middle of July.

The Trump Report: The Latest Updates

Vice President JD Vance said Monday peace talks with Iran created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” to end the war that began at the end of February. Vance’s comments came after he and Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf wrapped up a lengthy round of initial talks aimed at solidifying a permanent end to the war between the countries.

Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for deal to end war

Vice President JD Vance said Monday peace talks with Iran created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” to end the war that began at the end of February. Vance’s comments came after he and Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf wrapped up a lengthy round of initial talks aimed at solidifying a permanent end to the war between the countries.

A Russian drone strike in Ukraine kills 3 from one family, including a 13-year-old boy

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – A Russian drone strike on the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine killed three members of the same family, including a 13-year-old boy and his father, and wounded two other people, a regional official said Monday.

Top Asia Pacific Breaking News: Latest Updates

BEIJING (AP) – China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts. The Commerce Ministry said that Chinese companies would be blocked from exporting “dual-use” items to the 10 companies.