United Kingdom — news through its media
Stories followed in this country, with their framing set against the rest of the world.
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Death of Alan Greenspan: the world weighs the contested legacy of the Fed's 'maestro'
Alan Greenspan, chair of the US Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006, has died at 100. From Washington to Seoul, the global press weighs a contested legacy: hailed as the markets' 'maestro' or blamed for the deregulation that fed the 2008 financial crisis.
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US-Iran talks conclude: Strait of Hormuz deal and asset release
Technical talks between Washington and Tehran concluded in Switzerland on 23 June 2026, yielding working groups, the release of 12 billion dollars in Iranian assets and a US waiver on oil sanctions. Iran will administer the Strait of Hormuz, where oil traffic has returned to normal, while Donald Trump warned Tehran against breaking the deal.
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Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on 23 June 2026 amid a cost-of-living crisis and Labour Party turmoil. Andy Burnham is the likely successor, set to become the country's sixth premier in seven years. International reactions ranged from Donald Trump's criticism to Emmanuel Macron's thanks.
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Memory War: Poland Strips Zelensky of Its Highest Distinction
Warsaw strips the Ukrainian president of its highest distinction amid a memory war over the Volhynia massacres. The rift between two allies, which also touches grain and Polish domestic politics, benefits Moscow and weakens the front supporting Kyiv.
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Iran Closes the Strait of Hormuz and Declares the Nuclear Deal 'in Danger'
Tehran announces the closure of the Strait of Hormuz despite the ceasefire, following continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon, and warns Washington that the nuclear deal is 'in danger.' Trump threatens a passage toll as oil prices and global shipping waver.
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Extreme Heatwave in Europe: Overheated Rails, Red Alerts and Strained Infrastructure
An extreme heatwave grips Europe with peaks near 45°C. In France, 58 departments are placed on red alert and rails overheat, threatening train traffic. The heatwave reignites debates over climate adaptation, infrastructure and protecting the most vulnerable.
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The US-Iran Nuclear Deal Wavers as Tehran Postpones Talks
Tehran postpones the talks scheduled in Switzerland over Israeli strikes in Lebanon, jeopardizing the nuclear deal with Washington. The agreement divides the United States and Israel, which is defying Donald Trump. Observers speak of a '60-day test' for the deal's survival.
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UK: Andy Burnham Elected MP, Poised to Challenge Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, wins a by-election and enters the Commons, poised to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership. The weakened prime minister vows to run in any internal contest. The British press anticipates 'political drama.'
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Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon, Straining the Ceasefire With Hezbollah
At least 18 killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah. An Israeli minister declares that 'all of Lebanon must burn,' Lebanon's president appeals to Washington, and the escalation jeopardizes the nuclear deal with Iran.
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Ukraine Strikes Moscow: the Deepest Drone Attack Yet on the Russian Capital
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow, hitting an oil refinery and other sites — the deepest strike on the Russian capital since the war began, reviving questions about escalation and the conflict's reach.
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The United States Reassesses Its Military Presence in Europe
Washington announced a review of its military presence in Europe, signaling possible troop withdrawals and a shift of part of the security burden onto NATO allies, unsettling European capitals.
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