The speculation about his exit has grown after former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, defeating Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon by more than 9,000 votes.
Russia pauses fuel sales as Ukrainian strikes kill four in Crimea
A massive Ukrainian barrage in Russian-occupied Crimea killed four people, Moscow-backed authorities there said on Sunday, adding that fuel sales at Crimean petrol stations were subsequently suspended. Ukraine said it targeted military and energy faci…
Vance and Iranian officials in Switzerland for talks on deal to end war
The vice-president is leading the Washington delegation at the summit near Lake Lucerne on Sunday.
Protests in Albania against Kushner resort swell to tens of thousands
Albanians have gathered for the 21st day in a row to protest plans to build a resort on Albania’s coast.
Ukraine hits Russia-controlled Crimea in deadly drone attack – dw.com
Ukraine hits Russia-controlled Crimea in deadly drone attack dw.comRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 20, 2026 Institute for the Study of WarUkraine strikes hit oil facilities in Crimea, Russia’s Krasnodar Al J…
The deal with Iran may be imperfect but it is what the American people want
The Iran war has put the US in a difficult position, but Trump has made the most of it.
Spain PM’s wife Begoña Gomez to stand trial for corruption
On Saturday, a Spanish judge ordered Begoña Gomez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, to stand trial for corruption. She is accused of using her position as the PM’s wife for personal gain by securing work contracts. Gomez is now banned fro…
Middle East war drives up bitumen costs for African road builders
War in the Middle East is pushing up the price of bitumen, the material used to make asphalt and road surfaces – and the effects are being felt across Africa, where few countries produce their own. Higher costs and longer delivery times are forcing fi…
10 years after Brexit, could the UK rejoin the European Union?
It has been nearly a decade since Brexit and calls for the United Kingdom to rejoin the bloc are growing – particularly amongst progressives. The issue has been further spotlighted amid the current political uncertainty, with Prime Minister Keir Starm…
Fête de la Musique: France bans alcohol consumption in public spaces because of heatwave
France issued a red alert for the heatwave across more than a third of the country for Sunday. It coincides with the country’s Fête de la Musique celebrations and as a result, alcohol consumption will be banned in public spaces during the festivities….