Keir Starmer says the UK will raise defence spending by £15bn over four years, funded by cuts to other government investment budgets. The plan would lift annual defence spending to nearly £80bn by 2029, though critics say it falls short of what the armed forces need.
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Iran denied U.S. claims that it had agreed to allow IAEA inspectors back to damaged nuclear sites, even as talks with Washington produced a 60-day roadmap for a final deal. The dispute comes as the U.S. temporarily eased oil sanctions and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose to its highest level since the war began.
A Montreal police officer, a civilian and a suspected attacker were killed Monday in a shooting in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood. Police warned residents to shelter in place during the operation and said a long gun was seized.
Keir Starmer has resigned as Labour leader and will remain UK prime minister until a successor is chosen. Andy Burnham, fresh from a decisive by-election win in Makerfield, is the clear frontrunner to replace him.
Keir Starmer said he will resign as Labour leader and remain prime minister until the party chooses a successor. He said nominations will open July 9 and pledged an orderly handover before Parliament returns in September if there is a contest.
Keir Starmer has resigned as British prime minister and Labour leader after a revolt by his own MPs. His departure follows plunging approval ratings, policy U-turns, scandals and heavy Labour election losses.
U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland produced a roadmap for further negotiations, deconfliction channels for Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz, and, according to JD Vance, a commitment to resume IAEA inspections. Iran cautioned that detailed nuclear negotiations have not yet begun.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he will resign as Labour leader after mounting pressure from his own lawmakers. Andy Burnham, who returned to Parliament last week, is the frontrunner to replace him.