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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 42 MIN

Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister

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Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned, less than two years after taking office. His resignation makes him the latest in a series of short-lived UK leaders, with the country now set to see its seventh prime minister in 10 years. Also, in Colombia, a conservative pro-Trump lawyer won the country’s presidential election on Sunday, as expected, but by only 1%. And, officials in the Crimean Peninsula have suspended its sale of fuel to the public indefinitely. Plus, a round-up of the latest in World Cup excitement.Photo credit: Kin Cheung/APTime is running out and we need your help to reach our goal before our 2:1 match ends! Give now.

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