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Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker seeking to replace Keir Starmer

LONDON (AP) – Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider who aims to be Britain’s next prime ministeThe 56-year-old politician presents himself as an amiable northern everyman who prefers T-shirts to a suit and tie and spends spare time playing soccer or spinning 1990s tunes during DJ battles.r.

Labour's Andy Burnham wins special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer

LONDON (AP) – Labour’s Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country.

UK special election could see Andy Burnham replace Keir Starmer

LONDON (AP) – Keir Starmer isn’t on the ballot, but the U.K. prime minister’s future is on the line in a special election on Thursday. Voters in the Makerfield district of northwest England are electing a new lawmaker, and the leading contender is Andy Burnham of the governing Labour Party.

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Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100

WASHINGTON (AP) – Alan Greenspan, the jazz-playing U.S. Federal Reserve chair who was celebrated for engineering a decade of prosperity but later shared the blame for a devastating financial crisis, died Monday. He was 100.

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China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants

BEIJING (AP) – China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American defense companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts.

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Mexico's president seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba as island's crises deepen

MEXICO CITY (AP) – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that her country seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba soon, a move that could provide much-needed relief as the island’s crises deepen given a lack of petroleum.

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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.

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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.

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Russia strikes civilian infrastructure in various parts of Ukraine

Russia strikes civilian infrastructure in various parts of Ukraine

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Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics
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Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for deal to end war
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Russia strikes civilian infrastructure in various parts of Ukraine
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Starmer challenger Andy Burnham sworn in as UK lawmaker