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Meloni, Trump, Netanyahu: Full list of 13 leaders on Iran's 'revenge list'

The 'revenge list' features 13 political and military leaders from the US, Israel and Europe, including Meloni and Trump.

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Updated on Jul 13, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Andy Burnham set to become new UK Prime Minister, gets backing of 322 Labour MPs

Andy Burnham likely to become next Labour Party leader and UK Prime Minister following favourable poll results at the end of the first day

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Published on Jul 10, 2026 12:26 pm IST

What Keir Starmer's resignation as UK PM means for European security

Together with Macron, Starmer was a leader of the so-called "coalition of the willing." The alliance of 35 states supports Ukraine with military aid and, should there be a ceasefire, would then help Ukraine with longer-term defense.

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Published on Jun 25, 2026 12:34 pm IST

Assessing the resignation of Keir Starmer

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Published on Jun 25, 2026 03:44 pm IST

Larry the Cat outlasts 6 Prime Ministers at Downing Street

Larry the Downing Street cat poses for a photo in Westminster as Britain's Prime minister Keir Starmer has vowed to fight any challenge after Andy Burnham's decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election, in London, Britain, June 21, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT

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Updated on Jun 24, 2026 02:02 am IST

Starmer exit marks Brexit anniversary: Is ‘Bregret’ behind UK losing another PM?

"Brexit broke Britain": Activists and political campaign group 'Led By Donkeys' mowed this message into a farmer’s field for the 10-year anniversary of Brexit, near Cricklade in Wiltshire.

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Updated on Jun 23, 2026 06:07 pm IST

Andy Burnham, ‘King of the North’, could become UK PM as early as July

Throwing his hat in the ring, Andy Burnham called for an "orderly and responsible" transition of the Downing Street office.

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Updated on Jun 23, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Fresh power shift in UK as Labour turns to Burnham, Starmer bows out

While speculation of a change had been rife for months, the current dramatic turn of events began to unfold in the early hours of 19 June.

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Updated on Jun 23, 2026 12:32 pm IST

From ‘charismatic’ Johnson to youngest Sunak: A timeline of UK PMs since 2016

FILE - This combo of file photos show the former Prime Ministers of Britain since 2016 during their resignation speeches outside 10 Downing Street in London. Top row, from left, Keir Starmer, Rishi Sunak, and Liz Truss. Bottom row, from left, Boris Johnson, Theresa May, and David Cameron. (AP Photo/File)

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Updated on Jun 22, 2026 08:52 pm IST

The fall of a centrist Labour leader signals a shift in British politics

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Andy Burnham was able to overcome a challenge from the far-right party and increase Labour’s majority in the by-election. This success enhanced his credentials to take on the reins of Labour to fend off the far right in the next election. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

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Published on Jun 22, 2026 10:02 pm IST

Keir Starmer: The British PM who got India-UK FTA over the line

A week in politics is said to be a long time, and even until last week, Starmer was vehement that he plans to contest any leadership challenge that is thrown his way.

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Published on Jun 22, 2026 04:42 pm IST

Larry the Cat outlasts sixth UK Prime Minister as Keir Starmer resigns

Larry the Cat outside 10 Downing Street, UK’s iconic Chief Mouser.

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Updated on Jun 22, 2026 03:58 pm IST

Keir Starmer 6th PM to resign: List of ‘unpopular’ PMs in UK's ‘House of Cards’

Keir Starmer, UK prime minister, returns inside 10 Downing Street, after announcing his resignation on Monday.

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Updated on Jun 22, 2026 06:32 pm IST

From Andy Burnham to Shabana Mahmood: Who could become Britain's next PM?

Among the frontrunners to succeed Keir Starmer are former Labour leader Ed Miliband (top left), Tony Blair-backed Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood (top right), effective communicator Wes Streeting (lower left), soft-left favourite Angela Rayner (lower right) and the popular Andy Burnham (centre), whose recent by-election victory has strengthened his position in the race for 10 Downing Street.

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Updated on Jun 22, 2026 09:00 pm IST

'Heard the answer': Starmer announces resignation as UK PM in tearful goodbye

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday after nearly two years in office as the UK Prime Minister

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Updated on Jun 22, 2026 03:02 pm IST

Who is Keir Starmer? UK PM, who ended 14-year Conservative rule, resigns

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation, following Andy Burnham's decisive victory last week in the Makerfield by-election, outside 10 Downing Street, in London.

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Updated on Jun 22, 2026 03:12 pm IST

Starmer lays out timeline for next UK PM as he announces exit | What we know

Kier Starmer says he will resign as British PM on July 9 and the next PM will be picked by September.

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Updated on Jun 22, 2026 03:02 pm IST

Why did Keir Starmer resign as UK Prime Minister? 5 points on his exit

The calls keir Starmer was facing to resign as UK PM were mostly from his own party MPs and cabinet members

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Updated on Jun 22, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Scandals, rebellions, setbacks: UK PM Starmer pushed to brink of resignation

Mounting pressure leaves UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer weighing his future

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Updated on Jun 21, 2026 01:45 pm IST

UK PM Keir Starmer to resign on Monday, set exit timeline: Report

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer

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Updated on Jun 22, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Andy Burnham wins key UK poll, paving way for bid to challenge PM Starmer

"I do say to my own party, this is a final chance to change," Andy Burnham said in his acceptance speech.

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Published on Jun 19, 2026 04:02 pm IST

'Fastest implementation': India-UK free trade agreement to take effect July 15

The deal is projected to expand bilateral trade by £25.5 billion a year in the long run and lift UK GDP by £4.8 billion and Indian GDP by £5.1 billion annually. It liberalises 99% of UK tariffs and 90% of Indian tariffs.

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Published on Jun 18, 2026 01:15 pm IST

London court convicts 2 men of plot to torch 2 houses and a car linked to UK prime minister

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Published on Jun 15, 2026 05:26 pm IST

'Thanks to Pakistan, Qatar': Meloni, Starmer welcome US-Iran reaching peace deal

Italy's Giorgia Meloni and British PM Keir Starmer welcomed US-Iran peace deal mediated by Shehbaz Sharif-led Pakistan and Qatar.

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Updated on Jun 15, 2026 11:05 pm IST

Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner: Frontrunners to replace UK's Starmer

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.

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Published on May 17, 2026 05:27 pm IST

Left-right dilemma, resignations & more: Why is Starmer govt facing crisis

Farage Speech LIVE: Nigel Farage's Bold Statement Shocks Keir Starmer | Reform UK | Starmer

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Updated on May 17, 2026 09:53 pm IST

Who is Andy Burnham? Popular contender to replace Starmer as UK PM

Farage Speech LIVE: Nigel Farage's Bold Statement Shocks Keir Starmer | Reform UK | Starmer

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Updated on May 17, 2026 07:43 pm IST

Starmer could resign soon: Report claims UK PM 'ready to step down' amid turmoil

From the controversy surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson and his ties to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, to the Labour Party's poor performance in the local elections, calls for Starmer to resign have increased.

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Updated on May 17, 2026 10:42 am IST