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Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria at 10 Downing Street. — AFP

UK’s new PM Starmer speaks to world leaders, names top team

Britain’s King Charles III welcomes Britain’s incoming Prime Minister Keir Starmer during an audience at Buckingham Palace in London on July 5, 2024, a day after Britain held a general election. — AFP pic

Buckingham Palace: Keir Starmer officially appointed UK prime minister

Britain’s outgoing prime minister and leader of the Conservative Party, Risihi Sunak, watched by his wife Akshata Murty, delivers a statement after his general election defeat, outside 10 Downing Street in London July 5, 2024. — AFP pic

UK’s Rishi Sunak says ‘sorry’ to public as he steps down as PM and Conservative Party leader

Results of a British general election exit poll are projected onto the BBC Broadcasting House in London July 4, 2024. — Reuters pic

Five key takeways from UK general election

Britain’s Labour Party leader Keir Starmer poses with his wife Victoria before results are declared at the Camden Council count centre in London early on July 5, 2024. — AFP pic

Keir Starmer: Britain’s methodical new leader

Truss—whose shelf-life as premier was lampooned as shorter than that of an Iceberg lettuce—said she had “a lot to think about” when asked if she wanted to stay in politics. — Reuters pic

Liz Truss, the Britain’s ex-PM who served for merely 49 days, loses seat at UK election

In a video, spokesman Abu Rusdan expressed Jemaah Islamiyah’s readiness to contribute to Indonesia’s progress and dignity. — AFP pic

Indonesia's Jemaah Islamiyah disbands, vows collaboration with authorities on anti-terror measures

US President Joe Biden is hoping a televised interview later today will steady his imperilled re-election bid — but a repeat of his disastrous debate performance could be his downfall. — AFP pic

US President Biden shifts into damage control mode with an equally high-risk TV interview after debate disaster

Galloway had served for just four months after winning a by-election triggered by the death of the town’s previous lawmaker. — Reuters pic

UK left-wing maverick Galloway loses his parliamentary seat

Keir Starmer, leader of Britain's Labour party, reacts as he speaks at a reception to celebrate his win in the election, at Tate Modern, in London, Britain, July 5, 2024. —Reuters pic

UK PM Sunak concedes election defeat, says Labour has won

An ardent pro-Palestinian activist, Corbyn said that the people who voted for him were “looking for a government that on the world stage will search for peace, not war, and not allow the terrible conditions to go on in Gaza at the present time.” — AFP pic

Left-wing Champion Corbyn defeats Labour, secures parliament seat

After seven unsuccessful attempts to win a seat in parliament, Friday’s victory finally puts Farage, 60, inside a political institution he has spent decades railing against and will test his ability to deliver on promises to voters. — Reuters pic

Victory at last: Nigel Farage of right-wing Reform Party finally secures seat in UK parliament

(From L) France's midfielder #08 Aurelien Tchouameni, France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe and France's defender #24 Ibrahima Konate react during a MD-1 training session at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg on July 4, 2024, during the UEFA Euro 2024 football championship. — AFP pic

French far right says power within grasp, as football hero Mbappe warns of disaster

Garcia Harfuch earned the nickname

Mexico's 'Batman' returns: President-elect taps ex-police chief as new security secretary

Netanyahu declared yesterday his decision to dispatch a delegation for discussions aimed at securing the release of hostages taken during the October 7 attacks. — AFP pic

Netanyahu agrees to send delegation for hostage talks amid escalating Gaza crisis

US President Joe Biden (R) stands with US First Lady Jill Biden onstage during a Fourth of July celebration for military and veteran families, caregivers, and survivors, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2024. — AFP pic

No 4th of July holiday for Biden as debate crisis cleanup continues