Burnham, who became Labour leader after securing the backing of 379 Labour MPs and all 11 affiliated trade unions, will become prime minister following a reception with King Charles.
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A White House staff member is under investigation over alleged betting linked to President Donald Trump's speeches.
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A general view of the detained Smyrtos vessel outside the harbour, on June 15, 2026 in Portland, England.
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India's prime minister Narendra Modi flagging off India’s first indigenous hydrogen-powered train
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Two teenage hackers have been jailed after a cyberattack that exposed millions of TfL customers' data and cost £29 million to recover
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Home secretary Shabana Mahmood arrives at Downing Street for Keir Starmer's final cabinet meeting on July 15, 2026 in London, England.
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